Complete Question Bank

HESI LPN · HESI LPN Medical Surgical Nursing · HESI Integumentary System Exam Questions

Full Question & Rationale Repository

Showing all 5 practice questions with expert explanatory rationales.

Question 1 of 5

Appropriate treatment for a patient with cellulitis includes:

A. Petrolatum and vitamins A and D ointment.

B. Antibiotics, such as cephalexin, and over-the-counter analgesics.

C. Weight-bearing exercises and diuretics, such as furosemide.

D. Wet to dry dressings and steroids.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Antibiotics, such as cephalexin, and over-the-counter analgesics.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who sustained superficial partial-thickness burns on the anterior lower legs and anterior thorax. Which finding does the nurse expect to note during the resuscitation/emergent phase of the burn injury?

A. Decreased heart rate

B. Increased urinary output

C. Increased blood pressure

D. Elevated hematocrit levels

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Elevated hematocrit levels

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following edema assessment levels corresponds with: Depression resolving in 10-15 sec?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 2

Question 4 of 5

A client hospitalized for diagnostic testing reports an intense fear of being found to have a terminal condition. What response by the nurse will be most therapeutic?

A. There is no indication you are going to die.'

B. I am not sure why you feel that way.'

C. What has your doctor told you about your condition?'

D. What types of symptoms lead you to feel this way?'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: What has your doctor told you about your condition?'

Question 5 of 5

The wound care nurse documented a client's pressure ulcers on admission as 3.3 cm Ãƒâ€” 4.0 cm stage II on the coccyx. Which information would alert the nurse that the client's pressure ulcer is getting worse?

A. The skin is not broken and is 2.5 cm Ãƒâ€” 3.5 cm with erythema that does not blanch

B. There is a 3.2-cm Ãƒâ€” 4.1-cm blister that is red and drains occasionally

C. The skin covering the coccyx is intact but the client complains of pain in the area

D. The coccyx wound extends to the subcutaneous layer and there is drainage

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The coccyx wound extends to the subcutaneous layer and there is drainage

Ready to Guarantee Your Result?

Start Your HESI LPN Preparation Journey Today

Access over 300,000 verified practice questions, comprehensive subject diagnostic exams, and timed clinical simulations engineered for success.

Browse Other Nursing Exams