LPN HESI ENTRANCE EXAM / HESI LPN ENTRANCE EXAM
ACTUAL EXAM 2026 COMPLETE ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION
|GUARANTEED PASS A+
1. A client complains of kidney pain. The nurse understands that the kidneys
are located where?
Answer-- A. On the retroperitoneal posterior abdominal wall at the
costovertebral angle
2. A client has a prescription for a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
(TENS) unit for pain management during the postoperative period following
a lumbar Laminectomy. What information should the nurse reinforce about
the action of this adjuvant pain modality?
Answer-- B. Pain perception in the cerebral cortex is dulled by the unit's
discharge of an electrical stimulus
3. A client has a prescription for enteric-coated (EC) aspirin 325mg PO daily.
The medication drawer contains one 325mg aspirin. What action should the
nurse take?
Answer-- C. Administer the aspirin with a full glass of water or a small
snack
4. A client has a prescription for lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg for anxiety. The
medication is supplied as 0.5mg tablets. How many tablets should the client
take? (enter numeric value only)
Answer-- 2
,5. A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Pneumonia. Which
intervention should the nurse implement to prevent complications associated
with Pneumonia?
Answer-- A. Encourage mobilization and ambulation
6. A client is admitted for observation after experiencing a Transient Ischemic
Attack (TIA). The nurse anticipates implementing care for which client
problem?
Answer-- B. Altered breathing patterns
7. A client is admitted to the hospital with second and third degree burns to the
face and neck. How should the nurse best position the client to maximize
function of the neck and face and prevent contracture?
Answer-- A. The neck extended backward using a rolled towel behind
the neck
8. A client is admitted to the rehabilitation unit after a Thrombotic
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) with Right Hemiplegia and expressive
aphasia. What intervention should the nurse implement to communicate with
the client?
Answer-- D. Dysphagia precautions
9. A client is admitted with a fever of unknown origin (FUO). During rounds,
the nurse finds the client diaphoretic, and the linens are damp. What should
the nurse do first?
Answer-- B. Check the client's vital signs and pain scale
10.A client is admitted with a newly diagnosed case of active tuberculosis (TB).
Which intervention should the nurse teach the client about controlling
, transmission of tuberculosis (TB)?
Answer-- A. Proper disposal of tissues when coughing
11.A client is complaining of muscle fatigue in the lower extremities. What is
the physiological cause of muscle fatigue?
Answer-- A. The depletion of glycogen and energy stores
12.A client is diagnosed with Clostridium Difficile (CDIFF). What action
should the nurse implement to prevent the spread of the organism?
Answer-- B. Don non-sterile gloves when performing direct care
13.A client with hypertension is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which
laboratory value should the nurse monitor most closely?
Answer-- B. Serum potassium
14.A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female
client. Which technique is correct for cleaning the meatus?
Answer-- D. Clean each labial fold from top to bottom
15.A client with heart failure reports waking up at night short of breath. Which
term should the nurse use to document this finding?
Answer-- C. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
16.A client receiving a blood transfusion develops chills, fever, and flank pain
30 minutes after initiation. What should the nurse do first?
Answer-- B. Stop the transfusion
17.A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which
instruction about oral care should the nurse reinforce?
Answer-- C. Report any overgrowth of gum tissue
ACTUAL EXAM 2026 COMPLETE ACCURATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION
|GUARANTEED PASS A+
1. A client complains of kidney pain. The nurse understands that the kidneys
are located where?
Answer-- A. On the retroperitoneal posterior abdominal wall at the
costovertebral angle
2. A client has a prescription for a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
(TENS) unit for pain management during the postoperative period following
a lumbar Laminectomy. What information should the nurse reinforce about
the action of this adjuvant pain modality?
Answer-- B. Pain perception in the cerebral cortex is dulled by the unit's
discharge of an electrical stimulus
3. A client has a prescription for enteric-coated (EC) aspirin 325mg PO daily.
The medication drawer contains one 325mg aspirin. What action should the
nurse take?
Answer-- C. Administer the aspirin with a full glass of water or a small
snack
4. A client has a prescription for lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg for anxiety. The
medication is supplied as 0.5mg tablets. How many tablets should the client
take? (enter numeric value only)
Answer-- 2
,5. A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Pneumonia. Which
intervention should the nurse implement to prevent complications associated
with Pneumonia?
Answer-- A. Encourage mobilization and ambulation
6. A client is admitted for observation after experiencing a Transient Ischemic
Attack (TIA). The nurse anticipates implementing care for which client
problem?
Answer-- B. Altered breathing patterns
7. A client is admitted to the hospital with second and third degree burns to the
face and neck. How should the nurse best position the client to maximize
function of the neck and face and prevent contracture?
Answer-- A. The neck extended backward using a rolled towel behind
the neck
8. A client is admitted to the rehabilitation unit after a Thrombotic
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) with Right Hemiplegia and expressive
aphasia. What intervention should the nurse implement to communicate with
the client?
Answer-- D. Dysphagia precautions
9. A client is admitted with a fever of unknown origin (FUO). During rounds,
the nurse finds the client diaphoretic, and the linens are damp. What should
the nurse do first?
Answer-- B. Check the client's vital signs and pain scale
10.A client is admitted with a newly diagnosed case of active tuberculosis (TB).
Which intervention should the nurse teach the client about controlling
, transmission of tuberculosis (TB)?
Answer-- A. Proper disposal of tissues when coughing
11.A client is complaining of muscle fatigue in the lower extremities. What is
the physiological cause of muscle fatigue?
Answer-- A. The depletion of glycogen and energy stores
12.A client is diagnosed with Clostridium Difficile (CDIFF). What action
should the nurse implement to prevent the spread of the organism?
Answer-- B. Don non-sterile gloves when performing direct care
13.A client with hypertension is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which
laboratory value should the nurse monitor most closely?
Answer-- B. Serum potassium
14.A nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a female
client. Which technique is correct for cleaning the meatus?
Answer-- D. Clean each labial fold from top to bottom
15.A client with heart failure reports waking up at night short of breath. Which
term should the nurse use to document this finding?
Answer-- C. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
16.A client receiving a blood transfusion develops chills, fever, and flank pain
30 minutes after initiation. What should the nurse do first?
Answer-- B. Stop the transfusion
17.A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which
instruction about oral care should the nurse reinforce?
Answer-- C. Report any overgrowth of gum tissue
