FREE Licensed Practical Nurse-RN Questions and Answers

Question 1

ADHD has just been identified in a teenage patient of a nurse.
To address the problem, the patient's doctor recommended dextroamphetamine.
What will happen if the patient drinks a lot of coffee and develops a cross-tolerance to dextroamphetamine?

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The current dose of Dextroamphetamine might not have the desired effect on the patient.

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The use of Dextroamphetamine is no longer needed as it has the same effect as drinking a certain amount of coffee.

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A lower dose of Dextroamphetamine might be needed to achieve the desired effect on the patient.

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Dextroamphetamine might need to be combined with a more potent drug to achieve the desired effect on the patient.

Question 2

A nurse is taking care of a patient that is about to die. Which of the following is an example of aiding the patient's cultural needs?

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Asking the patient if the wake will be held in a church or in another venue.

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Helping the patient to move the body's position in bed.

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Orienting the patient's family of what to expect when the time comes.

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Listening to the patient's requests and qualms.

Question 3

Hazardous object handling and disposal are additional duties for nurses. Which of the following actions demonstrates proper treatment of infectious or hazardous wastes?

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Labeling the containers of specimens to be examined.

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Used PPEs are disposed in the trash bin along the hallway.

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A clear liquid in a vial is disposed by emptying the contents in the washroom.

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Photosensitive substances are stored in clean and clear bottles.

Question 4

The task of developing a behavioral management care plan for a patient with dementia is given to the nurse. To lessen the patient's uncertainty and disorientation, the nurse aims to establish reality orienting tactics. Which of the following treatment strategies will lessen the patient's confusion?

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Cooking the patient's favorite foods

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Using real-time information

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Labeling objects

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Mentioning names of people frequently

Question 5

A 4-year-old with a tibial shaft fracture is the patient the nurse is tasked with caring for. The nurse examines the patient's medical record and discovers a sequence of injuries linked to child abuse. Which of the following can the nurse use to support her claim of child abuse?

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Parents' low education levels

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One or both parents have stressful jobs

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Stringent household rules

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One of the patient's parents suffers from a chronic disease

Question 6

A CKD patient is being informed by a nurse about two therapy alternatives. What benefit of peritoneal dialysis (PD) over hemodialysis is the following?

Accepted Answer

The procedure for PD does not require a machine.

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There is stricter monitoring by healthcare professional when using PD.

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The patient needs to allot a schedule for PD since it is done daily.

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A catheter will be surgically attached to your abdominal region.

Question 7

A tiny drop of perspiration fell onto one of the scalpels as the operation was being performed. Which of the following would be the best course of action in this case?

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Set it apart from the other instruments and use another scalpel for the procedure.

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Wipe the scalpel with a sanitized gauze before using it to the patient.

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Disinfect the scalpel using chlorohexidine and dry it before using.

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Immediately dispose the scalpel and use a sealed one.

Question 8

To carry out a project, you've assembled a group of 10 assistants and nurse aides. To evaluate the caliber of the care provided to admitted patients at your hospital, you assign the team the responsibility of surveying 500 patients in three months. Which of the following steps will your team need to pursue in order to achieve the project's aims and objectives?

Accepted Answer

Effectively communicate any shortcomings with your team and hold each team member accountable for their tasks

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Maintain an open-door policy so team members can reach out to you any time and ask questions if they encounter any obstacles

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Develop a regular check-in system to hear the latest updates on the project, in-person or via email

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Use a task management software to stay up-to-date on the project without bothering the team

Question 9

An assessment of the patient's diet is to be done by the nurse for a type-2 diabetic patient who is 53 years old. The patient is 5 feet 9 inches tall and 173 pounds in weight. The patient has a 25.5 BMI. What inferences about the patient's health can the nurse draw?

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The patient is overweight

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The patient's weight is normal

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The patient is obese

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The patient is extremely obese

Question 10

What one of the following is not a contributing cause to wound dehiscence?

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Allergic reaction to sutures

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Diabetes

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Infection at the surgical site

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Unhealthy tissue