LPN Patient Care & Clinical Skills 3

Question 1

When performing tracheostomy suctioning, what is the maximum suction time per pass?

Accepted Answer

10 seconds

Answer

Suctioning should be limited to 10–15 seconds per pass to prevent hypoxia and mucosal trauma.

Question 2

A patient wearing a sequential compression device (SCD) complains of leg numbness. What is the LPN's first action?

Accepted Answer

Remove the SCD and assess circulation

Answer

Numbness may indicate impaired circulation or nerve compression, so the SCD must be removed immediately to assess the extremity.

Question 3

Which technique is correct when administering a subcutaneous injection to an average-weight adult?

Accepted Answer

Insert needle at 45 degrees, do not aspirate

Answer

Subcutaneous injections are given at a 45-degree angle (or 90 degrees in obese patients) without aspiration per current evidence-based guidelines.

Question 4

A patient who had a stroke has dysphagia. Which food consistency is safest to offer initially?

Accepted Answer

Pureed foods with nectar-thick liquids

Answer

Pureed foods and nectar-thick liquids reduce aspiration risk in dysphagia patients until a formal swallowing evaluation is completed.

Question 5

The LPN is caring for a patient in Buck's traction for a hip fracture. Which action is correct?

Accepted Answer

Keep the weights hanging freely at all times

Answer

Traction weights must hang freely and continuously to maintain proper alignment and therapeutic effect.

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