HESI RN EXIT LEGACY V2 160 ACTUAL TEST
SCRIPT 2026 VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ The LPN/LVN is assisting in caring for a client in the telemetry
unit who is receiving an intravenous infusion of 1000 mL 5%
dextrose with 40 mEq of potassium chloride. Which occurrence
observed on the cardiac monitor indicates the presence of
hyperkalemia? Answer: Tall, peaked T waves
◉ The LPN/LVN is assisting in caring for a client in the telemetry
unit and is monitoring the client for cardiac changes indicative of
hypokalemia. Which occurrence noted on the cardiac monitor
indicates the presence of hypokalemia? Answer: ST-segment
depression
◉ While the nurse is involved in preparing a client for a cardiac
catheterization, the client says, "I don't want to talk with you. You're
only the nurse. I want my doctor." Which response by the nurse
should be therapeutic? Answer: "So you're saying that you want to
talk to your health care provider?"
◉ The LPN/LVN reinforces instructions to a client at risk for
thrombophlebitis regarding measures to minimize its occurrence.
Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this
,information? Answer: "I should avoid sitting in one position for long
periods of time."
◉ A client with a history of angina pectoris tells the nurse that chest
pain usually occurs after going up two flights of stairs or after
walking four blocks. The LPN/LVN interprets that the client is
experiencing which type of angina? Answer: Stable
◉ The LPN/LVN is teaching the client with angina pectoris about
disease management and lifestyle changes that are necessary in
order to control disease progression. Which statement by the client
indicates a need for further teaching? Answer: "It is best to exercise
once a week for an hour."
◉ The LPN/LVN is working with a client who has been diagnosed
with
Prinzmetal's (variant) angina. The nurse plans to reinforce which
information about this type of angina when teaching the client?
Answer: Prinzmetal's angina is generally treated with calcium
channel blocking agents.
◉ The LPN/LVN working in a long-term care facility is collecting
data from a client experiencing chest pain. The nurse should
interpret that the pain is likely a result of myocardial infarction (MI)
if which observation is made by the nurse? Answer: The pain has not
been unrelieved by rest and nitroglycerin tablets.
, ◉ The LPN/LVN is discussing smoking cessation with a client
diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD). Which statement
should the nurse make to the client to try to motivate the client to
quit smoking? Answer: "If you quit now, your risk of cardiovascular
disease will decrease to that of a nonsmoker in 3 to 4 years."
◉ A client with heart failure is scheduled to be discharged to home
with digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix) as ongoing
prescribed medications. The nurse teaches the client to report which
sign/symptom that indicates the medications are not producing the
intended effect? Answer: Weight gain of 2 to 3 pounds in a few days
◉ A client has experienced an episode of pulmonary edema. The
LPN/ LVN determines that the client's respiratory status is
improving if which breath sounds are noted? Answer: Crackles in
the lung bases
◉ A client in pulmonary edema has a prescription to receive
morphine sulfate intravenously. The licensed practical nurse
assisting in caring for the client determines that the client
experienced an intended effect of the medication if which is noted?
Answer: Relief of apprehension
◉ The LPN/LVN is providing discharge teaching for a post-
myocardial infarction (MI) client who will be taking 1 baby aspirin a
SCRIPT 2026 VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ The LPN/LVN is assisting in caring for a client in the telemetry
unit who is receiving an intravenous infusion of 1000 mL 5%
dextrose with 40 mEq of potassium chloride. Which occurrence
observed on the cardiac monitor indicates the presence of
hyperkalemia? Answer: Tall, peaked T waves
◉ The LPN/LVN is assisting in caring for a client in the telemetry
unit and is monitoring the client for cardiac changes indicative of
hypokalemia. Which occurrence noted on the cardiac monitor
indicates the presence of hypokalemia? Answer: ST-segment
depression
◉ While the nurse is involved in preparing a client for a cardiac
catheterization, the client says, "I don't want to talk with you. You're
only the nurse. I want my doctor." Which response by the nurse
should be therapeutic? Answer: "So you're saying that you want to
talk to your health care provider?"
◉ The LPN/LVN reinforces instructions to a client at risk for
thrombophlebitis regarding measures to minimize its occurrence.
Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of this
,information? Answer: "I should avoid sitting in one position for long
periods of time."
◉ A client with a history of angina pectoris tells the nurse that chest
pain usually occurs after going up two flights of stairs or after
walking four blocks. The LPN/LVN interprets that the client is
experiencing which type of angina? Answer: Stable
◉ The LPN/LVN is teaching the client with angina pectoris about
disease management and lifestyle changes that are necessary in
order to control disease progression. Which statement by the client
indicates a need for further teaching? Answer: "It is best to exercise
once a week for an hour."
◉ The LPN/LVN is working with a client who has been diagnosed
with
Prinzmetal's (variant) angina. The nurse plans to reinforce which
information about this type of angina when teaching the client?
Answer: Prinzmetal's angina is generally treated with calcium
channel blocking agents.
◉ The LPN/LVN working in a long-term care facility is collecting
data from a client experiencing chest pain. The nurse should
interpret that the pain is likely a result of myocardial infarction (MI)
if which observation is made by the nurse? Answer: The pain has not
been unrelieved by rest and nitroglycerin tablets.
, ◉ The LPN/LVN is discussing smoking cessation with a client
diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD). Which statement
should the nurse make to the client to try to motivate the client to
quit smoking? Answer: "If you quit now, your risk of cardiovascular
disease will decrease to that of a nonsmoker in 3 to 4 years."
◉ A client with heart failure is scheduled to be discharged to home
with digoxin (Lanoxin) and furosemide (Lasix) as ongoing
prescribed medications. The nurse teaches the client to report which
sign/symptom that indicates the medications are not producing the
intended effect? Answer: Weight gain of 2 to 3 pounds in a few days
◉ A client has experienced an episode of pulmonary edema. The
LPN/ LVN determines that the client's respiratory status is
improving if which breath sounds are noted? Answer: Crackles in
the lung bases
◉ A client in pulmonary edema has a prescription to receive
morphine sulfate intravenously. The licensed practical nurse
assisting in caring for the client determines that the client
experienced an intended effect of the medication if which is noted?
Answer: Relief of apprehension
◉ The LPN/LVN is providing discharge teaching for a post-
myocardial infarction (MI) client who will be taking 1 baby aspirin a
