Practice Question
After administering an antipyretic medication, which intervention should the nurse implement?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Encouraging liberal fluid intake.
Rationale:
🟢Fever causes insensible fluid loss, increasing risk for dehydration.
🟢Antipyretics lower temperature but do not replace fluids lost during fever.
🟢Adequate hydration supports thermoregulation, circulation, and kidney function.
🟢External cooling or warm blankets may either counteract or worsen shivering, making fluids the safest supportive measure.
🟢Nursing interventions must complement medication effects to restore homeostasis.
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This question is from PN Hesi Exit-2025 Exam 2 which contains 117 questions.
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The nurse leading a care team on a medical surgical unit is assigning client care to a practical nurse (PN) and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which activity should the nurse delegate to the UAP?
Answer Choices:
A. Monitor an IV infusion rate on an established schedule.
B. Prepare the sterile field for a urinary catheter insertion.
C. Anchor an inserted urinary catheter in place with tape.
D. Begin wound care for a client after an appendectomy.
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Answer Choices:
A. Confirm that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved.
B. Evaluate when and how the medication is being administered to the client.
C. Notify the healthcare provider that a change in dosage may be needed.
D. Explain that it may take several weeks for the medication to be effective.
The nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing overwhelming anxiety and difficulty performing self-care. Which question should the nurse ask first?
Answer Choices:
A. "Would you like me to sit with you for a while?"
B. "Have you experienced changes in your life recently?"
C. "Are you the type of person who shares your problems easily?"
D. "What do you think is your primary goal to achieve this time?"
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Answer Choices:
A. Observe the stool for a clay-colored appearance.
B. Obtain a specimen for culture and sensitivity analysis.
C. Send a stool sample to the lab for a guaiac test.
D. Assess for fatty yellow streaks in the client's stool.
Which situation indicates a need for the nurse to discuss the use of mitten restraints with the healthcare provider?
Answer Choices:
A. A family member expresses concern about their relative -picking" at the nasal gastric tube (NG) tube.
B. A disoriented client removed the mesh wrapped intravenous (IV) line for the second time.
C. A 16-year-old boy swung his fist at the nurse.
D. A client is walking the halls at night rubbing his hands together.
Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN HESI Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: LPN HESI Exit-2025
- Answer Choices: 4