Licensed Practical Nurse-PN Flashcards
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The LPN is preparing to administer a liquid medication through a nasogastric tube. Which action should be performed first?
Answer: Verify tube placement before administration
Verifying correct NG tube placement is always the priority before introducing any substance to prevent aspiration.
A patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes asks the LPN when the best time to exercise is. What is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Exercise 1-2 hours after meals when blood glucose is elevated
Exercising 1-2 hours after meals helps utilize the post-meal glucose rise and improves glycemic control.
Which sign or symptom in a postoperative patient should the LPN report to the RN as a potential sign of internal bleeding?
Answer: Blood pressure drop from 128/80 to 98/60 with heart rate increase to 115
Hypotension combined with tachycardia is a classic sign of hypovolemic shock from internal hemorrhage.
When caring for a patient who is deaf, which communication strategy should the LPN implement first?
Answer: Use written notes and verify patient comprehension
Written communication confirms the patient's understanding and ensures accurate information exchange when an interpreter is unavailable.
A patient's colostomy bag is one-third to one-half full. The LPN should take which action?
Answer: Empty the bag to prevent leakage and skin breakdown
Colostomy bags should be emptied when one-third to one-half full to prevent the weight from breaking the seal and causing leakage.
Which clinical finding indicates that a patient with heart failure is responding positively to diuretic therapy?
Answer: Weight loss of 2 pounds since yesterday
Daily weight loss reflects fluid removal, which is the primary goal of diuretic therapy in heart failure.
A patient receiving a blood transfusion develops chills, back pain, and dark urine 20 minutes into the infusion. The LPN should first:
Answer: Stop the transfusion and notify the RN immediately
These signs suggest a hemolytic transfusion reaction, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate cessation of the transfusion.