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When gathering data, the practical nurse finds the client’s capillary refill time is 10 seconds. The practical nurse should understand that this finding indicates which of the following?

The practical nurse is performing the Whisper test to assess hearing. Which of the following describes the accurate procedure for performing this test?

An LPN is caring for a patient with COPD. They can expect to see the following in the plan of care: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

The practical nurse is preparing to administer a large-volume cleansing enema to an adult client. When performing this task, which action should the nurse implement?

A nurse is supervising a student nurse who is performing tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actions by the student should make the nurse intervene?

A practical nurse is cleansing the labia folds and accidentally releases the tissue, closing over the meatus.  Choose the practical nurse’s best action? 

Your patient has severe peripheral arterial disease. When the lower extremities are elevated you would expect them to appear _______________ and, when they are in the dependent position you would expect them to appear _________________. Fill in the blanks:

What angle would the LPN position the client to monitor for Jugular Vein Distention (JVD).

A practical nurse is obtaining a patient’s radial pulse and identifies that its rhythm is irregular. What should the practical nurse do next?

A client has Metoprolol ordered for treatment of their hypertension (high blood pressure) and needs to have their apical pulse checked before administration.  Where should the nurse place the stethoscope to auscultate the apical pulse?