PN HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM / HESI PN
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM TEST BANK L2024 -2025 ALL 245
ACTU
A male client who was admitted with Gangrene of the
right lower extremity (RLE) is confused and his wife
refuses to sign the operative permit for an above the
knee amputation. What action should the nurse take
next?
A. Explain the consequences of Sepsis if the amputation
is delayed
B. Notify the RN that the client's wife needs further
explanation about the procedure
C. Document on the client record the refusal for surgical
treatment
D. Encourage the client's wife to express concerns about
making the decision
D. Encourage the client's wife to express concerns about
making the decision
The LPN/LVN is caring for a group of clients on a
postpartum unit. After shift report, which client should
the nurse assess first?
A. Gravida 6 Para 5 who delivered vaginally 24 hours
ago
,B. Gravida 1 Para 0 who is not having contractions
C. Gravida 3 Para 3 who delivered vaginally 2 hours ago
D. Gravida 1 Para 2 who is preparing for discharge
C. Gravida 3 Para 3 who delivered vaginally 2 hours ago
A client returns to the unit following a cardiac
catheterization with a Femoral artery Access. Which
objective criteria is most important for the nurse to
obtain immediately upon the clients return?
A. Pupil responses to light
B. Pedal pulses
C. Respiratory rate
D. Peripheral mobility
B. Pedal pulses
An elderly female client tells the nurse that she does
not do regular Breast Self Examinations (BSE) because
she is too old. The nurse's response to the client is
based on what information?
A. The incidence of breast cancer increases with age
B. The client should have a health care provider do a
breast exam at least once a year
C. After age 70, breast cancer is less likely to occur
D. The history of breast cancer in a family member is
indicative of the need for BSE
,A. The incidence of breast cancer increases with age
A client with Meningitis is in a coma and Nursing care
includes seizure precautions. To help prevent seizure
activity, what interventions should the nurse
implement?
A. Maintain an oral airway suction equipment and
oxygen at the bedside
B. Provide respiratory isolation precautions for visitors
and staff
C. Provide emergency anti convulsant medication at the
bedside
D. Maintain a quiet calm darkened environment
D. Maintain a quiet calm darkened environment
The LPN/LVN is assisting a female client to obtain a
voided specimen for urine culture. After the client
cleanses the meatus, which intervention is performed
next?
A. Initiate the urine stream
B. Separate the labia
C. Position the collection cup
D. Observe the urine
B. Separate the labia
, A new protocol for fall prevention is being implemented
on the medical unit. During safety rounds, the nurse
identifies that an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
has omitted a vital component of the protocol. After
implementing the missing component, what should
action should the nurse take?
A. Report the UAP's omission to the charge nurse
B. Complete an unusual occurrence report
C. Supervise the UAP after reviewing the protocol
D. Assign the UAP to more stable clients the next day
C. Supervise the UAP after reviewing the protocol
What is the best intervention for the nurse to
implement when providing morning care for an
ambulatory client with an indwelling catheter (Foley)?
A. Keep the catheter intact while assisting the client
with a shower
B. Remove the catheter while the client takes a shower
C. Provide the client with a sponge bath in a chair or the
bed
D. Assist the client with a tub with the catheter clamped
A. Keep the catheter intact while assisting the client
with a shower
PHARMACOLOGY EXAM TEST BANK L2024 -2025 ALL 245
ACTU
A male client who was admitted with Gangrene of the
right lower extremity (RLE) is confused and his wife
refuses to sign the operative permit for an above the
knee amputation. What action should the nurse take
next?
A. Explain the consequences of Sepsis if the amputation
is delayed
B. Notify the RN that the client's wife needs further
explanation about the procedure
C. Document on the client record the refusal for surgical
treatment
D. Encourage the client's wife to express concerns about
making the decision
D. Encourage the client's wife to express concerns about
making the decision
The LPN/LVN is caring for a group of clients on a
postpartum unit. After shift report, which client should
the nurse assess first?
A. Gravida 6 Para 5 who delivered vaginally 24 hours
ago
,B. Gravida 1 Para 0 who is not having contractions
C. Gravida 3 Para 3 who delivered vaginally 2 hours ago
D. Gravida 1 Para 2 who is preparing for discharge
C. Gravida 3 Para 3 who delivered vaginally 2 hours ago
A client returns to the unit following a cardiac
catheterization with a Femoral artery Access. Which
objective criteria is most important for the nurse to
obtain immediately upon the clients return?
A. Pupil responses to light
B. Pedal pulses
C. Respiratory rate
D. Peripheral mobility
B. Pedal pulses
An elderly female client tells the nurse that she does
not do regular Breast Self Examinations (BSE) because
she is too old. The nurse's response to the client is
based on what information?
A. The incidence of breast cancer increases with age
B. The client should have a health care provider do a
breast exam at least once a year
C. After age 70, breast cancer is less likely to occur
D. The history of breast cancer in a family member is
indicative of the need for BSE
,A. The incidence of breast cancer increases with age
A client with Meningitis is in a coma and Nursing care
includes seizure precautions. To help prevent seizure
activity, what interventions should the nurse
implement?
A. Maintain an oral airway suction equipment and
oxygen at the bedside
B. Provide respiratory isolation precautions for visitors
and staff
C. Provide emergency anti convulsant medication at the
bedside
D. Maintain a quiet calm darkened environment
D. Maintain a quiet calm darkened environment
The LPN/LVN is assisting a female client to obtain a
voided specimen for urine culture. After the client
cleanses the meatus, which intervention is performed
next?
A. Initiate the urine stream
B. Separate the labia
C. Position the collection cup
D. Observe the urine
B. Separate the labia
, A new protocol for fall prevention is being implemented
on the medical unit. During safety rounds, the nurse
identifies that an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
has omitted a vital component of the protocol. After
implementing the missing component, what should
action should the nurse take?
A. Report the UAP's omission to the charge nurse
B. Complete an unusual occurrence report
C. Supervise the UAP after reviewing the protocol
D. Assign the UAP to more stable clients the next day
C. Supervise the UAP after reviewing the protocol
What is the best intervention for the nurse to
implement when providing morning care for an
ambulatory client with an indwelling catheter (Foley)?
A. Keep the catheter intact while assisting the client
with a shower
B. Remove the catheter while the client takes a shower
C. Provide the client with a sponge bath in a chair or the
bed
D. Assist the client with a tub with the catheter clamped
A. Keep the catheter intact while assisting the client
with a shower
