LPN Licensed Practical Nurse-RN 5

Question 1

A patient with a history of seizures is admitted after a witnessed tonic-clonic seizure. During the post-ictal phase, the LPN's priority intervention is to:

Accepted Answer

Position the patient in a lateral (recovery) position

Answer

Lateral positioning after a seizure maintains airway patency and prevents aspiration of secretions during the post-ictal period.

Question 2

Which statement by a patient newly diagnosed with heart failure indicates a need for further teaching?

Accepted Answer

'I can eat as much sodium as I want since I'm on a water pill.'

Answer

Heart failure patients require sodium restriction (typically 2,000 mg/day) regardless of diuretic use to prevent fluid retention.

Question 3

An LPN is delegating tasks to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task is appropriate to delegate?

Accepted Answer

Measuring and recording a patient's vital signs

Answer

Measuring and recording stable vital signs is a routine task within UAP scope; assessment, education, and sterile procedures require a licensed nurse.

Question 4

A patient is receiving IV morphine for pain. Which finding requires the LPN to withhold the next dose and notify the RN?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute

Answer

A respiratory rate below 12 breaths per minute indicates opioid-induced respiratory depression and warrants withholding the medication and notifying the RN.

Question 5

A patient with COPD is being discharged on home oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Which instruction is MOST important for patient safety?

Accepted Answer

No smoking and keep oxygen away from open flames

Answer

Oxygen supports combustion and poses a serious fire risk; patients must be instructed to avoid smoking and open flames near oxygen equipment.

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Practice Test

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Practice Test

LPN Licensed Practical Nurse-RN 5