HESI LPN -ADN ENTRANCE HESI LPN -ADN ENTRANCE EXAM (MOBILITY EXAMS) A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED LATEST UPDAT E 2024 2 days after an abdominal hysterectomy, an elderly client with diabetes Mellitus Type II has a syncopal episode. Her vital signs are within normal limites and her sugar is 325 mg/dL. what intervention should the nurse implement first? A. Give the client 4 ounces of orange juice B. Administer next scheduled dose of metformin (Glucophage) C. Cancel the clients dinner tray D. Administer regular insulin per sliding scale - ANSD. Administer regular insulin per sliding scale 4 hours after administration of 20U of regular insulin, the client becomes shake and diaphoretic. What action should the nurse take? A. Encourage the client to excercise B. Administer a PRN dose of 10U of regular insulin C. Give the client crackers and milk D. Record the client's reaction o n the diabetic flow sheet - ANSC. Give the client crackers and milk 36 hours after delivery, the nurse determines a client's fundus is just above the umbilicus and displaced to the right of midline. What action should the nurse take first? A. Palpate the bladder for distention B. Ask the client when her last bowel movement occurred C. Catheterize the client and record the amount D. Assess the amount of lochia - ANSA. Palpate the bladder for distention A 3 year -old admitted with fever of unknown origin (F UO) has begun vomiting in the past half hour. The child's temperature is 101.80 F, and the last dose of antipyretic medication was given 5 hours ago. The child has prescriptions of acetaminophen (Tylenol) 160 MG per 5 mL elixir or 160 mg suppositories PRN fever or pain. What action should the nurse take at this time? A. Make the child NPO and hold all medications untill the vomiting has stopped B. Give acetaminophen elixir to ensure the child's cooperation with swallowing C. Notify the healthcare provide r that the child's fever has become dangerously high D. Use an acetaminophen suppository for the fever since the child is vomiting - ANSA. Make the child NPO and hold all medications untill the vomiting has stopped A 3-week -old infant is admitted for surg ical repair of Pyloric Stenosis. What interventions should the nurse expect to implement to establish hydration in the immediate postoperative period? A. Diaper weights and urin specific gravity B. Gastronomy feedings in supine position C. Nipple feedings with glucose water D. Gavage feedings with 15mL of formula - ANSC. Nipple feedings with glucose water A 6-month old male with Bronchiolitis is admitted to the hospital. In monitoring the respiratory status of this child, which symptom i ndicates the nurse that he is experiencing Respiratory Distress? A. Respiratory of 62 breaths/minute B. Abdominal breathing C. A high -pitched cry D. Dry flushed skin - ANSC. A high -pitched cry A 26 year -old primigravida who delivered a 7 -pound male infan t 26 hours ago tells the nurse that she is confused about when she and her husband can return to having sexual intercourse. What info should the nurse reinforce with this client? HESI LPN -ADN ENTRANCE HESI LPN -ADN ENTRANCE EXAM (MOBILITY EXAMS) A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED LATEST UPDAT E 2024 A. They can have intercourse when the episiotomy is healed and the lochial f low has stopped B. They should wait to resume sexual activities until the fatigue assorted with a new baby has passed C. They can resume sexual activity at 6 weeks postpartum D. It is best to wait until both parties feel up to having sexual intercourse - ANSA. They can have intercourse when the episiotomy is healed and the lochial flow has stopped A 26-year-old gravida 4, para 0 had a spontaneous abortion at 9 weeks gestation. At one -house post dilation and curettage (D&C) the nurse assess the vital signs and vaginal bleeding. The client begins to cry softly. How should the nurse intervene? A. Offer to call the social worker to discuss the possiblity of abortion B. Reassure the client that the infertility specialist can help C. Express sorrow for the clie nt's grief and offer to sit with her D. Chart the vital signs and amount of vaginal bleeding - ANSC. Express sorrow for the client's grief and offer to sit with her A 60 year -old client with cancer of the liver is in Hepatic Coma and unresponsive. What sh ould the nurse say to family members who are inquiring about the condition of their loved one? A. "Your loved one's condition is very critical, and there has been no response in the last 24 hours" B. "The nurses have not been able to arouse the client and the healthcare provider knows the outcome." C. "You need to discuss the condition with the charge nurse in a family conference." D. "The client's condition is extremely critical. Has your family ma de funeral arrangements?" - ANSA. "Your loved one's condition is very critical, and there has been no response in the last 24 hours" A 67-year-old woman who lives alone tripped on a rug in her home and fractured her right hip. The nurse knows that which p redisposing factor contributes to the occurrence of hip fractures among elderly women. A. Urinary retention resulting in renal calculi formation B. Failing eyesight resulting in an unsafe environment C. Osteoporosis resulting from hormonal changes D. Tran sient ischemic attacks (TIAs) which impair mental activity - ANSC. Osteoporosis resulting from hormonal changes A 75-year-old male client with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is admitted to an extended care facility. What intervention should the nurse include in to his client's Nursing care plan? A. Describe the activities available to the residents and encourage him to choose the ones he prefers B. Introduce the client to the Nursing staff and the residents as soon as possible C. Plan to have the same Nursing st aff provide care for the client whenever possible D. Encourage the client to remain on the unit for 3 weeks until he is oriented to his new surroundings - ANSC. Plan to have the same Nursing staff provide care for the client whenever possible A child with Chronic Asthma is scheduled for Chest Physiotherapy. When should the nurse administer the meter -dosed inhalar (MDI) puff of bronchodilator relative to postural drainage treatments? A. Before postural drainage B. During postural drainage C. After postural drainage D. Between treatements - ANSC. After postural drainage A client asks the nurse to explain the location of the prostate gland. What is the best response? A. Close the rectal wall the prostate gland sits behind the symphysis pubis extending around the beginning of the urethra B. At the bottom of the scrotal sac, the prostate gland rests beneath the testes, held in place by the HESI LPN -ADN ENTRANCE HESI LPN -ADN ENTRANCE EXAM (MOBILITY EXAMS) A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED LATEST UPDAT E 2024 spermatic fascia C. Attach to t he front and sides of the pubic arch, the prostate is a mess of cavernous tissue held together by fibrous tissue D. Located at the lateral edge of the posterior segment of the testes, the prostate creates a bulge continuous with the vas deferens - ANSA. Cl ose the rectal wall the prostate gland sits behind the symphysis pubis extending around the beginning of the urethra A client at 28 weeks gestation is admitted to the antepartum unit and is being treated for preterm labor. She has a prescription for breth ine (Terbutaline) 250 micrograms subcutaneously q4h. The medication is available for injection in 1 mg per ML vials. How many mL should the nurse administer? A. 0.025 B. 0.0025 C. 0.25 D. 25.0 - ANSC. 0.25 A client begins an antidepressant drug during th e second day of hospitalization. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care while the client is taking the antidepressant? A. Appetite B. Mood C. Withdrawl D. Energy level - ANSB. Mood A client comes to the antepartal clinic and tells the nurse that she is 6 weeks pregnant. Which sign is she most likely to report? A. Decreased sexual libido B. Amenorrhea C. Quickening D. Nocturia - ANSB Amenorrhea A client complains of kidney pain. The nurse understands that the kidneys are located where? A. On the retroperitoneal posterior abdominal wall at the costovertebral angle B. Within the curve of the duodenum, posterior to the spleen C. Lateral to the st omach in the hypochondriac region D. Superior aspect of the bladder in right and left iliac region - ANSA. On the retroperitoneal posterior abdominal wall at the costovertebral angle A client has a prescription for a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimul ator (TENS) unit for pain management during the postoperative period following a lumber Laminectomy. What information should the nurse reinforce about the action of this adjuvant pain modality? A. Mild electrical stimulus on the skin surface closes the ga tes of nerve conduction for sever pain B. Pain perception in the cerebral cortex is dulled by the unit's discharge of an electrical stimulus C. An infusion of medication in the spinal canal will block pain perception D. The discharge of electricity will d istract the client's focus on the pain - ANSB. Pain perception in the cerebral cortex is dulled by the unit's discharge of an electrical stimulus A client has a prescription for enteric -coated (EC) aspirin 325mg PO daily. The medication drawer contains on e 325mg aspirin. What action should the nurse take? A. Contact the pharmacy and request the prescribed form of aspirin HESI LPN -ADN ENTRANCE HESI LPN -ADN ENTRANCE EXAM (MOBILITY EXAMS) A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED LATEST UPDAT E 2024 B. Instruct the client about the effects when given the medication C. Administer the aspirin with a full glass of water or a small snac k D. Withhold the aspirin until consulting with the healthcare provider - ANSC. Administer the aspirin with a full glass of water or a small snack 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. - ANS2 A client is adminitted to the hosptial with a diagnosis of Pneumonia. Which intervetion should the nurse implement to prevent complications associated with Pneumonia? A. Eno urage mobilization and ambulation B. Encourage energy conservation with complete bed rest C. Provide humidified oxygen per nasal cannula D. Restrict PO and intravenous fluids - ANSA. Enourage mobilization and ambulation A client is admitted for observation after experiencing a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). The nurse anticipates implementing care for which client problem? A. High risk for injury B. Altered breathing patters C. Ineffective airway clearance D. High risk infection - ANSB. Altered breathing patters 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? A. The neck extended backward using a rolled towel behind the neck B. Prone position using pillows to support both arms outward from the torso C. Side -lying position using pillows to support the abdomen and back D. The neck forward using pillows under the hea d and sandbags on both sides - ANSA. The neck extended backward using a rolled towel behind the neck A client is admitted to the rehabilitation unit after a Thrombotic Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) with Right Hemiplegia and expressive aphasia. What inter vention should the nurse implement to communicate with the client? A. Picture communication board B. Request a family member to interpret C. Electronic larynx device D. Dysphagia precautions - ANSD. Dysphagia precautions A client is admitted with a fever of undermined origin (FUO). During rounds, the nurse finds the client diaphoretic, and the linens are damp. What should the nurse do first? A. Change the bed linen to prevent chilling B. Check the client's vital signs and pain scale C. Assess the client for urinary incontinence D. Determine fluid intake for the past 8 hours - ANSB. Check the client's vital signs and pain scale 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)? A. Proper disposal of tissues when coughing B. Importance of an adequate diet
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