HESI Practice Test for Fundamentals

Question 1 of 5

A client is immobile due to a cast, and a nurse is assisting in the use of a fracture bedpan. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Place the shallow end of the fracture pan under the client's buttocks. B. Encourage the client to remain immobile on the fracture pan for 20 minutes. C. Keep the bed flat while the client is on the fracture pan. D. Hyperextend the client's back while the fracture pan is in place.

Question 2 of 5

A client with stage IV lung cancer is 3 days postoperative following a wedge resection. The client states, "I told myself that I would go through with the surgery and quit smoking, if I could just live long enough to attend my child's wedding." Based on the Kubler-Ross model, which stage of grief is the client experiencing?

A. Anger B. Denial C. Bargaining D. Acceptance

Question 3 of 5

A client is in the radiology department at 0900 when the prescription levofloxacin (Levaquin) 500 mg IV q24h is scheduled to be administered. The client returns to the unit at 1300. What is the best intervention for the LPN/LVN to implement?

A. Contact the healthcare provider and complete a medication variance form. B. Administer the Levaquin at 1300 and resume the 0900 schedule the next morning. C. Notify the charge nurse and complete an incident report to explain the missed dose. D. Give the missed dose at 1300 and change the schedule to administer daily at 1300.

Question 4 of 5

After completing an assessment and determining that a client has a problem, what should the LPN/LVN do next?

A. Determine the etiology of the problem. B. Prioritize nursing care interventions. C. Plan appropriate interventions. D. Collaborate with the client to set goals.

Question 5 of 5

When should discharge planning be initiated for a client experiencing an exacerbation of heart failure?

A. During the admission process. B. After the client stabilizes. C. Only after the client requests it. D. At the time of discharge.

HESI Practice Test for Fundamentals

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