LPN Basic Care and Comfort 2

Question 1

A patient reports pain of 7/10 and requests repositioning before analgesics. What is the LPN's best initial action?

Accepted Answer

Reposition the patient and reassess pain after 15 minutes

Answer

Administer the prescribed analgesic first, then reposition

Answer

Notify the charge nurse before taking any action

Answer

Document that the patient refused medication

Question 2

Which position is most appropriate for a patient with severe dyspnea?

Accepted Answer

High Fowler's (60–90 degrees)

Answer

Supine with legs elevated

Answer

Prone

Answer

Trendelenburg

Question 3

When assisting a patient with oral hygiene who is unconscious, the LPN should position the patient in which way?

Accepted Answer

Lateral (side-lying) with head slightly lowered

Answer

Supine with head hyperextended

Answer

High Fowler's at 90 degrees

Answer

Semi-prone with arms forward

Question 4

A patient is prescribed a regular diet but has difficulty chewing due to poor dentition. The LPN should:

Accepted Answer

Notify the dietitian to change the diet to a mechanical soft consistency

Answer

Withhold meals until the dentist evaluates the patient

Answer

Provide only liquids until further orders are obtained

Answer

Crush all solid foods and mix with water

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a therapeutic bath used to relieve perineal itching and inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Sitz bath

Answer

Paraffin bath

Answer

Whirlpool bath

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Medicated sponge bath

Question 6

A bedridden patient's heels are reddened but skin is intact. What is the priority intervention?

Accepted Answer

Elevate heels off the bed using pillows or heel protectors

Answer

Apply a heating pad to increase circulation

Answer

Massage the reddened area vigorously

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Apply an antibiotic ointment

Question 7

A patient using a cane should be taught to hold it on which side?

Accepted Answer

The side of the stronger extremity

Answer

The side of the weaker extremity

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Either side based on patient preference

Answer

Alternating sides with each step