HESI LPN
HESI Practice Test for Fundamentals Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing education about cultural and religious traditions and rituals related to death for the assistive personnel on the unit. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. In Judaism, it is customary for the body to be attended to by family or members of the community until burial. This practice is rooted in the belief of providing respect and care to the deceased individual. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the cultural and religious traditions related to death for people who practice Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, respectively. People who practice Islam generally avoid cremation and opt for burial, Buddhists may have varying funeral service preferences, and Hindus often practice cremation without embalming the body.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about the care of a client who has MRSA. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 'I will place the client in a private room.' Placing the client in a private room helps prevent the spread of MRSA, a contact precaution. Choice B is incorrect because visitors should be following standard precautions for MRSA, not just wearing a mask within a specific distance. Choice C is incorrect as the gown should be removed before exiting the client's room to prevent the spread of MRSA. Choice D is incorrect as an N95 respirator mask is not typically required for the care of a client with MRSA; standard precautions are usually sufficient.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse on an acute care unit is planning care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote the client's continuity of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Starting discharge planning on the day of admission is crucial to ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care for the client. It allows for early identification of needs, coordination of services, and timely interventions. Assigning a different nurse each shift (Choice A) can disrupt continuity of care and lead to inconsistencies in the client's treatment. Limiting the number of interdisciplinary team members (Choice B) may hinder comprehensive care coordination. Requesting a satisfaction survey at discharge (Choice C) focuses more on feedback rather than proactive care planning and coordination.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus about how to care for corns and calluses on her toes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A healthcare professional is screening several clients at a neighborhood health fair. Which of the following assessment findings is the priority for referral for further care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, 'Glucose 45 mg/dL.' Glucose level of 45 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia, which is a critical condition requiring immediate attention to prevent complications like seizures, loss of consciousness, and even coma. Hypoglycemia can lead to serious adverse outcomes if not promptly addressed. Choices A, B, and C do not represent immediate life-threatening conditions and can be managed as part of routine care, unlike hypoglycemia which demands urgent intervention.