Reference no: EM133848735

Questions

1. The LPN knows a modifiable risk factor, related to reducing the possibility of a second myocardial infarction, is which factor?

1. High-fat intake

2. A family history of coronary artery disease

3. Low dietary fiber

4. Poorly controlled diabetes

2. The health care provider orders alprazolam 0.5mg tablet oral three daily for the client. The available tablets contain 0.25 mg. How many tablets does the LPN administer to the client daily?

1. Six tablets

2. Four tablets

3. Two tablets

4. Eight tablets

3. The LPN reinforces teaching for the client scheduled for colonoscopy. The LPN determines teaching is effective if the client makes which statement?

1. "I will not be able to have anything by mouth for 6-8 hours before the procedure."

2. "I may drink fluids up until the time of the procedure, but foods must be held for 4 hours."

3. "I will be able to eat and drink right up until the time for the procedure."

4. "I may have broth or other clear liquid up to two hours before the procedure."

4. A client says, "My health care provide says something about chronic bronchitis leading to heart failure. I'm not sure I understand how hat could happen," The LPN correctly makes which statement?

1. "This caused by impaired ventilation of the small sacs and the low oxygen level that results from that."

2." This is a very uncommon complication, so most chronic bronchitis clients never have to worry abut it. "

3. It is asthma that leads to heart failure, not chronic bronchitis, and those are two different diseases."

4. "This only happens if the client has high blood pressure and had had at least one heart attack."

5. The LPN provides home care for the client with a casted femur. In addition to observing the client's safety when ambulating with crutches, the LPN takes which action?

1. Suggests the client increase intake of vitamin C to enhance healing.

2. Instruct the client to avoid taking showers until the cast is removed.

3. Observes the home for throw rugs and arrangements of the furniture.

4. Instructs the client to gradually increase weight-bearing on the fractured leg.

6. The LPN observes a client falling out of a chair. Which action does the LPN take first?

1. Asks the UAP to stay with the client while the LPN goes for the RN.

2. Stays with the client and asks the UAP to bring the RN immediately.

3. Notifies the client's family that a fall has occurred.

4. Documents a fall has occurred and leaves three lines blank for the RN document assessment data.

7. The client is afraid of developing diabetes. The client asks the LPN how the health care provider will test for diabetes. Which response, if made by the LPN is correct?

1. "A secretion stimulation test is done."

2. "Your serum triglycerides are measured."

3. "A fasting blood glucose is drawn."

4. "Your amylase level is checked."

8. The LPN cares for the client diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome and who is receiving spironolactone. The LPN understands that spironolactone is prescribed for which reason?

1. It is a calcium-enriched antimetabolite.

2. It is a potassium-sparing diuretic

3. It is an iron supplement

4. It is a plasma volume expander

9. The LPN is aware that the diagnosis of cholelithiasis is best confirmed by which data gathering technique?

1. History given by the client

2. Ultrasonography

3. Barium Enema

4. Physical exam done by the health care provider

10. The resident in an assisted care facility asks the LPN, "D you think there will be a decrease of elders n the years to come?' The LPN leant the discussion responds with which statement.?

1. "No, it is not anticipated that there will be a decrease; a significant increase is expected in the next twenty years."

2. "That depends on who you ask. Those of us in long-term care believe the numbers will increase, but that's not the feeling of the general population."

3. "No, it is not anticipated that the number will increase due to the rise of chronic illness in the United States."

4. "No, it is not expected to rise due to the eat and exercising habits of middle and young adults."

11. The LPN cares for a client in Buck's traction. The LPN knows which statement is true about traction?

1.The weights are supported on a chair.

2. The client's body must be maintained in proper alignment.

3. The ropes are secured with a clove hitch knot

4. The client cannot move about in bed when in traction.

12. It is most important for the LPN to closely monitor the client diagnosed with which mental health disorder?

1. Catatonic schizophrenia

2. Anorexia nervosa

3. Dissociative identity disorder (DID)

4. Depersonalization disorder