LPN Coordinated Care 2

Question 1

A patient is being discharged home after hip replacement surgery. Which member of the interdisciplinary team should the LPN contact to arrange home safety modifications?

Accepted Answer

Occupational therapist

Answer

An occupational therapist assesses and arranges home safety modifications, including grab bars and raised toilet seats, for patients following hip replacement.

Question 2

The LPN notices that a patient's care plan includes conflicting orders from two different physicians. What is the most appropriate initial action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the charge nurse or supervisor immediately

Answer

Conflicting physician orders must be reported to the charge nurse or supervisor immediately to resolve the discrepancy through proper channels before implementing any order.

Question 3

Which document serves as the primary legal record guiding a patient's end-of-life care wishes?

Accepted Answer

Advance directive

Answer

An advance directive is the primary legal document that outlines a patient's wishes regarding end-of-life care, including resuscitation and life support preferences.

Question 4

An LPN is part of a care conference for a patient with multiple chronic conditions. What is the LPN's primary role in this setting?

Accepted Answer

Report observations and patient responses to current care

Answer

The LPN's primary role in a care conference is to share bedside observations, patient responses to treatment, and functional status updates to inform the team's decisions.

Question 5

A patient with limited English proficiency needs to consent to a procedure. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Use a trained medical interpreter

Answer

A trained medical interpreter must be used to ensure accurate communication of medical information and valid informed consent for patients with limited English proficiency.

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LPN Coordinated Care 2