Which assignment should not be performed by the licensed practical nurse? A. Inserting a Foley catheter B. Discontinuing a nasogastric tube C. Obtaining a sputum specimen D. Starting a blood transfusion Correct Answer: D. Starting a blood transfusion The licensed practical nurse should not be assigned to… Read More »
Which nurse should be assigned to care for the postpartum client with preeclampsia? A. The RN with 2 weeks of experience in postpartum B. The RN with 3 years of experience in labor and delivery C. The RN with 10 years of experience in surgery D. The RN with 1 year… Read More »
Which information should be reported to the state Board of Nursing? A. The facility fails to provide literature in both Spanish and English. B. The narcotic count has been incorrect on the unit for the past 3 days. C. The client fails to receive an itemized account of his bills and services… Read More »
The nurse is suspected of charting medication administration that he did not give. After talking to the nurse, the charge nurse should: A. Call the Board of Nursing B. File a formal reprimand C. Terminate the nurse D. Charge the nurse with a tort Correct Answer: B.… Read More »
The home health nurse is planning for the day’s visits. Which client should be seen first? A. The 78-year-old who had a gastrectomy 3 weeks ago and has a PEG tube B. The 5-month-old discharged 1 week ago with pneumonia who is being treated with amoxicillin liquid suspension C. The 50-year-old with MRSA… Read More »
The emergency room is flooded with clients injured in a tornado. Which clients can be assigned to share a room in the emergency department during the disaster? A. A schizophrenic client having visual and auditory hallucinations and the client with ulcerative colitis B. The client who is 6 months pregnant with abdominal pain… Read More »
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with epiglottitis. Because of the possibility of complete obstruction of the airway, which of the following should the nurse have available? A. Intravenous access supplies B. A tracheostomy set C. Intravenous fluid administration pump D. Supplemental oxygen Correct Answer:… Read More »
The client is admitted for an open reduction internal fixation of a fractured hip. Immediately following surgery, the nurse should give priority to assessing the: A. Serum collection (Davol) drain B. Client’s pain C. Nutritional status D. Immobilizer Correct Answer: A. Serum collection (Davol) drain Bleeding is… Read More »
A client with a total hip replacement requires special equipment. Which equipment would assist the client with a total hip replacement with activities of daily living? A. High-seat commode B. Recliner C. TENS unit D. Abduction pillow Correct Answer: A. High-seat commode The equipment that can help… Read More »
The hospital has sounded the call for a disaster drill on the evening shift. Which of these clients would the nurse put first on the list to be discharged in order to make a room available for a new admission? A. A middle-aged client with a history of being ventilator dependent for over seven (7) years… Read More »