FREE Licensed Practical Nurse-PN Questions and Answers

Question 1

A nurse is caring for an infant who has a high bilirubin level and is receiving phototherapy. Which of the following is the priority finding in this newborn?

Accepted Answer

Sunken fontanels

Answer

Bronze skin discoloration

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Maculopapular skin rash

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Conjunctivitis

Question 2

The nurse who works in the behavioral health unit is creating a client's plan of care. The client is socially awkward, won't participate in group therapy sessions, and has a history of hurling objects at other clients. Which nursing diagnostic for the client is of the utmost importance?

Accepted Answer

Risk for other-directed violence

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Ineffective coping

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Social isolation

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Impaired social interaction

Question 3

A nurse is reinforcing teaching regarding colon cancer to a group of women ranging from 45 to 65 years of age. Which of the following is an appropriate statement by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Fecal occult blood tests should be done annually beginning at age 50

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An endoscopy provides a definitive diagnosis of colon cancer

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A sigmoidoscopy is recommended every 5 years beginning at age 60

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Colonoscopies for individuals with no family history of cancer should begin at age 40

Question 4

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of dumping syndrome following gastric surgery. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?

Accepted Answer

Increase protein in the diet

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Drink at least one glass of water with each meal

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Eat three moderate-sized meals a day

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Eat a bedtime snack that contains a milk product

Question 5

A client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder will not sit down to eat. Which can the nurse do to ensure adequate nutrition and improved self-care of this client? Select all that apply.

A) Discuss finger-food options with the dietitian
B) Use a jacket restraint at meal times
C) Ask the healthcare provider if intravenous feedings would be applicable
D) Provide frequent nutritious snacks
E) Provide a sedative before meals

Accepted Answer

Discuss finger-food options with the dietitian and Provide frequent nutritious snacks

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Applying intermittent pneumatic compression stockings

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The PO pentoxifylline (Trental) to the client who has intermittent claudication

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Use simple, short sentences accompanied by visual cues to enhance comprehension

Question 6

Several weeks after a stroke, a patient has urinary incontinence resulting from an impaired awareness of bladder fullness. For an effective bladder training program, which nursing intervention will be best to include in the plan of care?

Accepted Answer

Assist the patient onto the bedside commode every 2 hours

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Limit fluid intake to 1200 mL daily to reduce urine volume

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Perform intermittent catheterization after each voiding to check for residual urine

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Use an external "condom" catheter to protect the skin and prevent embarrassment

Question 7

A nurse at an antepartum clinic is caring for a client who is at 4 months of gestation. The client reports continued nausea, vomiting, and scant prune-colored discharge. She has experienced no weight loss and has a fundal height larger than expected. Which of the following complications should the nurse suspect?

Accepted Answer

Hydatidiform mole

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Preterm labor

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Threatened abortion

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Hyperemesis gravidarum

Question 8

The RN is caring for a patient with a hypertensive crisis who is receiving sodium nitroprusside (Nipride). Which of the following nursing actions can the nurse delegate to an experienced LPN?

Accepted Answer

Set up the automatic blood pressure machine to take BP every 15 minutes

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Assess the patient's environment for adverse stimuli that might increase BP

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Evaluate the effectiveness of nitroprusside therapy on BP

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Titrate nitroprusside to maintain BP at 160/11 mmHg

Question 9

A nurse is caring for a client who has dyspnea and is to receive oxygen continuously. Which of the following oxygen devices should the nurse use to deliver a precise amount of oxygen to the client?

Accepted Answer

Venturi mask

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Nasal cannula

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Nonrebreather mask

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Simple face mask

Question 10

A nurse is assisting with the management of a client who is in active labor. Which of the following findings should the nurse report following epidural placement?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure 89/54 mmHg

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2+ pedal edema

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Fetal heart rate 160

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Early decelerations

A nurse is caring for an infant who has a high bilirubin level and is receiving phototherapy.Which of the following is the priority finding in this newborn?

A nurse is caring for an infant who has a high bilirubin level and is receiving phototherapy.
Which of the following is the priority finding in this newborn?