Hesi PN Exit Exam 3 With Satisfied
Questions And Answers (Rated A+)
1) The LPN/LVN is preparing to ambulate a postoperative client after cardiac
... [Show More] surgery.
The nurse plans to do which to enable the client to besttoleratethe ambulation?
1. Providetheclient with a walker.
2. Removethetelemetry equipment.
3. Encouragethe client to cough and deep breathe.
4. Premedicatetheclient with an analgesic before ambulating.
Correct Answer: 4. Premedicate the client with an analgesic beforeambulating.
2) A client is wearing a continuous cardiac monitor, which begins toalarm at the
nurse's station. The nurse sees no electrocardiographic complexeson thescreen.
The nurseshould do which first?
1. Call a code blue.
2. Call the health care provider.
3. Check theclient status and lead placement.
4. Press therecorder button on theECG console.
Correct Answer:3. Check theclient status and lead placement.
3) The LPN/LVN in a medical unit is caring for a client with heart failure. The client
suddenly develops extreme dyspnea, tachycardia, andlung 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.
1. Administering oxygen
2. Inserting a Foley catheter
3. Administering furosemide(Lasix)
4. Administering morphinesulfateintravenously
5. Transporting theclient to thecoronary care unit
6. Placing theclient in a low-Fowler's side-lying position
Correct Answer:
1. Administering oxygen
2. Inserting a Foley catheter
3. Administering furosemide(Lasix)
4) The nurse is monitoring a client following cardioversion. Whichobservations
should beof highest priority to the nurse?
1. Blood pressure
2. Status of airway
3. Oxygen flow rate
4. Levelof consciousness
Correct Answer: 2. Status of airway
5) The nurse is assisting in caring for the client immediately after insertion of a
permanent demand pacemaker via the right subclavianvein. The nurse prevents
dislodgement of the pacing catheter by implementing which intervention?
1. Limiting movement and abduction of theleft arm
2. Limiting movement and abduction of theright arm
3. Assisting theclient to getoutof bed and ambulate with a walker
4. Having the physical therapist do active range of motion to the rightarm
Correct Answer: 2. Limiting movement and abduction of the right arm
6) 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 complicationof this condition is which?
1. Pneumonia
2. Pulmonary edema
3. Pulmonaryembolism
4. Myocardial infarction
Correct Answer:3. Pulmonary embolism
7) 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 forwhich next?
1. Smoking history
2. Recent exposureto allergens
3. History of recent insect bites
4. Familial tendency toward peripheral vascular diseaseCorrect
Answer: 1. Smoking history
8) The nurse has reinforced instructions to the client with Raynaud'sdisease
about self-management of the disease process. The nurse determines that the
client needs further teaching if the client states which?
1. "Smoking cessation isvery important."
2. "Moving to a warmer climateshould help."
3. "Sources of caffeineshould beeliminated from the diet."
4. "Taking nifedipine (Procardia) as prescribed will decrease vesselspasm."
Correct Answer: 2. "Moving to a warmerclimateshould help. [Show Less]