LPN Basic Care and Comfort 5

Question 1

A patient with limited mobility is at risk for contractures. Which intervention best prevents hip flexion contractures?

Accepted Answer

Perform passive range-of-motion exercises and position the patient prone periodically

Answer

Prone positioning and regular ROM exercises maintain hip extension and prevent the shortening of hip flexor muscles that leads to contractures.

Question 2

A patient rates their pain as 3/10 after receiving an analgesic 30 minutes ago. The patient states they feel comfortable enough to sleep. The LPN should:

Accepted Answer

Document the pain reassessment and allow the patient to rest

Answer

A pain score of 3/10 with patient-reported comfort is an acceptable treatment outcome; documenting and allowing rest is appropriate.

Question 3

Which assessment finding indicates a correctly fitting pair of axillary crutches?

Accepted Answer

There is a 2–3 finger width gap between the axilla and the crutch pad

Answer

A 2–3 finger width gap between the axilla and the crutch pad prevents axillary nerve and brachial plexus injury from weight bearing through the axilla.

Question 4

A patient who is NPO asks for water to take an oral medication. The LPN should:

Accepted Answer

Give the medication with a small sip of water after clarifying NPO orders with the provider

Answer

NPO orders often allow small sips of water for essential medications; the provider should clarify whether medication administration with water is permitted.

Question 5

Which finding during a skin assessment requires the most urgent follow-up for a patient on bedrest?

Accepted Answer

Non-blanchable redness over the sacrum

Answer

Non-blanchable redness (Stage 1 pressure injury with possible deep tissue involvement) over a bony prominence indicates tissue ischemia and requires immediate intervention.

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LPN Basic Care and Comfort 5