Which of the following observations by the practical nurse would require further assessment?
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What type of assistance would a client with cerebellar and m…
What type of assistance would a client with cerebellar and motor dysfunction most likely need?
A practical nurse is suctioning fluids from a client via a t…
A practical nurse is suctioning fluids from a client via a tracheostomy tube. When suctioning, the nurse must limit the suctioning time to a maximum of:
Identify the best technique to use when performing an assess…
Identify the best technique to use when performing an assessment of the patient’s head and neck.
When gathering data, the practical nurse finds the client’s…
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…
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…
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-volum…
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 tra…
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 accidenta…
A practical nurse is cleansing the labia folds and accidentally releases the tissue, closing over the meatus. Choose the practical nurse’s best action?