Intro to PN Nursing
A nurse is delivering client care in partnership with multidisciplinary members of the health care team. This is an example of which of the following QSEN competencies
A. Safety
B. Patient-Centered Care
C. Team and Collaboration
D. Quality Improvement
C. Team and Collaboration
The nurse is caring for a client who presents with cough, nasal congestion, and sore throat. The client is positive for the Rhinovirus. Which of the following precautions should the client be placed on?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
C. Contact
D. Enhanced
B. Droplet
The nurse understands that St John's wort can decrease the effectiveness of which of the following medications? Select all that apply
A. Birth control
B. Cardiac medications
C. Antidepressants
D. Antipyretics
E. NSAIDs
A. Birth control
B. Cardiac medications
C. Antidepressants
The nurse for a client returning from the OR. The client's vital signs are as followed.
Temperature 34.0C
BP 100/60
RR 16
Heart Rate 57
Oxygen saturation 96% RA
Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate
A. Apply a warming blanket
B. Give an antipyretic
C. Apply oxygen
D. Offer the client PO fluids
A. Apply a warming blanket
A nurse is caring for a client experiencing bleeding gums. Which of following potential nutritional causes can lead to this?
A. Potassium deficiency
B. Vitamin C deficiency
C. Calcium deficiency
D. Vitamin D deficiency
B. Vitamin C deficiency
A charge nurse is teaching another nurse who is interested in applying for a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. The NLC means I can practice across state lines with one license.
B. The NLC means I need to obtain a license in every state that I want to work
C. The NLC means I can hold a multistate licensure even if my licensure is suspended in one state
D. The NLC means I can't participate in telehealth opportunities
A. The NLC means I can practice across state lines with one license.
The client is positive for the Measles. Which of the following precautions should the client be placed on?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
C. Contact
D. Enhanced
A. Airborne
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a total hip replacement. Which of the following diets should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?
A. Clear liquids
B. NPO
C. Thickened liquids
D. Soft Diet
B. NPO
The nurse is palpating the pulse site located behind the knee. Which pulse site is the nurse palpating?
A. Radial
B. Popliteal
C. Ulna
D. Brachial
B. Popliteal
The nurse is educating a client on sources of protein. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply
A. I enjoy eating almonds
B. My wife loves to make my lentil and pea soup
C. I can eat all the oranges I want
D. My morning breakfast consist of an omelet
A. I enjoy eating almonds
B. My wife loves to make my lentil and pea soup
D. My morning breakfast consist of an omelet
Which of the following descriptions most accurately describes the nursing scope of practice?
A. Outlines the actions a nurse can perform
B. Explains the required competencies needed
C. Determines employer-based requirements
D. Recommends appropriate guidelines
A. Outlines the actions a nurse can perform
The client is positive for the Herpes simplex virus. Which of the following precautions should the client be placed on?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
C. Contact
D. Standard
C. Contact
A. Tomatoes
B. Milk
C. Kale
D. Bananas
E. Pasta
A. Tomatoes
C. Kale
D. Bananas
The nurse checks the client's blood pressure and finds the result to be 160/89. The best term to describe this blood pressure reading is
A. Hypotensive
B. Bradycardia
C. Tachypnea
D. Hypertensive
D. Hypertensive
The nurse is teaching a new nurse about digestion. Which of the following pairs of term is most accurate related to digestion
Liver- filters toxins and produces bile to break down fat, carbs, proteins
Pancreas- stores the bile
Small Intestine- removes water and electrolytes
Stomach- produces insulin
Liver- filters toxins and produces bile to break down fat, carbs, proteins
A nurse is inquiring about obtaining a certification. Which of the following must the nurse have in order to be eligible for this? Select all that apply
A. A valid nursing degree
B. A valid nursing license
C. A specific number of hours in the area of specialty
D. Passing a Certification Exam
E. Attending a Conference
A. A valid nursing degree
B. A valid nursing license
C. A specific number of hours in the area of specialty
D. Passing a Certification Exam
The client is positive for HIV. Which of the following precautions should the client be placed on?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
C. Contact
D. Standard
D. Standard
The nurse is caring for a client receiving a clear liquid diet. Which of the following are considered appropriate for the client? Select all that apply
A. Gelatin
B. Apple juice
C. Orange Juice
D. Milk
E. Pudding
A. Gelatin
B. Apple juice
The nurse collects a set of vital signs on a patient. Which value is most concerning to the nurse?
A. RR 20
B. BP 105/78
C. SPo2 92%
D. Temperature 37.5C
C. SPo2 92%
The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving tube feedings who suddenly develops coughing and gagging. Which of the following is the nurse most concerned for?
A. Aspiration
B. Constipation
C. Obstruction
D. Ileus
A. Aspiration
In order to practice as an LPN what must be achieved? Select all that apply.
A. Graduation from an approved PN program
B. Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN
C. Health care experience
D. Completion of 1 semester of nursing clinical hours
A. Graduation from an approved PN program
B. Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN
The nurse is caring for a client concern for a right foot wound infection. Which of the following findings would be of most concern? Select all that apply
A. Erythema
B. Swelling
C. Pain
D. Cool to touch
E Hot to touch
F. Numbness
A. Erythema
B. Swelling
C. Pain
E Hot to touch
F. Numbness
Which of the following diets is appropriate for a client with dysphagia
A. Clear liquids
B. Soft diet
C. Regular diet
D. Thickened liquids
D. Thickened liquids
The client has oxygen ordered at 4 liters per minute. Which oxygen delivery device would the nurse utilize to deliver the prescribed oxygen?
A. Nasal Cannula
B. Nonrebreather
C. Simple Mask
D. Venturi Mask
A. Nasal Cannula
Which of the following interventions decreases the risk of aspiration in a client receiving tube feedings. Select all that apply?
A. Confirm placement with a Xray
B. Maintain the bed position 20-30 degrees
C. Give the tube feed over the fastest time allowed
D. Avoid laying the client flat
A. Confirm placement with a Xray
D. Avoid laying the client flat