HESI Exit V2 2023 Exam Questions and Answers | Verified Answers
The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac
surgery. The
... [Show More] nurse plans to do which to enable the client to best tolerate
the ambulation? -----Correct Answer-----Premedicate the client with an
analgesic before ambulating.
A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, which begins to alarm at
the nurse's station. The nurse sees no electrocardiographic complexes on
the screen. The nurse should do which first? -----Correct Answer-----Check
the client status and lead placement.
The LPN/LVN in a medical unit is caring for a client with heart failure. The
client suddenly develops extreme dyspnea, tachycardia, and lung crackles,
and the nurse suspects pulmonary edema. The nurse immediately notifies
the registered nurse and expects which interventions to be prescribed?
Select all that apply. -----Correct Answer-----1. Administering oxygen
2. Inserting a Foley catheter
3. Administering furosemide (Lasix)
The nurse is monitoring a client following cardioversion. Which
observations should be of highest priority to the nurse? -----Correct
Answer-----Status of airway
The nurse is assisting in caring for the client immediately after insertion of a
permanent demand pacemaker via the right subclavian vein. The nurse
prevents dislodgement of the pacing catheter by implementing which
intervention? -----Correct Answer-----Limiting movement and abduction of
the right arm
A client diagnosed with thrombophlebitis 1 day ago suddenly complains of
chest pain and shortness of breath, and the client is visibly anxious. The
LPN/LVN understands that a life-threatening complication of this condition
is which? -----Correct Answer-----Pulmonary embolism
A 24-year-old man seeks medical attention for complaints of claudication in
the arch of the foot. The nurse also notes superficial thrombophlebitis of the
lower leg. The nurse should check the client for which next? -----Correct
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