LPN Licensed Practical Nurse MCQ 3

Question 1

A patient with type 2 diabetes has a blood glucose of 58 mg/dL and is alert and oriented. What is the LPN's priority intervention?

Accepted Answer

Give 15–20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate orally

Answer

The 15-15 rule directs giving 15–20 g of fast-acting carbohydrate to a conscious hypoglycemic patient, then rechecking glucose in 15 minutes.

Question 2

While performing wound care, the LPN notes the wound base is covered with black, leathery tissue. This tissue is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Eschar

Answer

Eschar is dry, black, or brown leathery necrotic tissue that requires debridement before healing can occur.

Question 3

A patient is admitted with acute asthma exacerbation. Which breath sound finding would the LPN expect to assess?

Accepted Answer

Expiratory wheezes diffusely throughout lung fields

Answer

Bronchospasm during asthma causes diffuse expiratory wheezes due to narrowed airway lumen.

Question 4

The LPN is preparing to administer insulin glargine. Which action is correct?

Accepted Answer

Inject it at the same time each day without mixing with other insulins

Answer

Glargine (Lantus) is a long-acting basal insulin given at a consistent time daily and must never be mixed with other insulins as it alters its pH-dependent action.

Question 5

An LPN is caring for a postoperative patient who reports chest pain and shortness of breath 48 hours after hip surgery. Which condition should the LPN suspect first?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary embolism

Answer

Sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea in a postoperative orthopedic patient strongly suggests pulmonary embolism due to venous thromboembolism risk.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Practice Test

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Practice Test

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse MCQ 3