NUR 176 Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the Practical Nurse I
Final Exam
Question:
Nurse caring for patient with elevated ICP recently dx with a brain tumor.Using Tanner's model, which question should the nurse ask?
Answer:
Have you experienced any vision changes?
Question:
Patient receives 25 units of Lantus at 2100. What time would the LPN expect to see it start working?
Answer:
2200
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Question:
Nurse finds a dementia patient on the floor and blood on the corner of the dresser. Which would the nurse implement first?
Answer:
Schedule the patient for a CT of the head.
Question:
LPN caring for patient who had a stroke 5 days ago. Pt. is nonverbal and does not appear to have understanding of instructions given. What will nurse suspect?
Answer:
Aphasia
Question:
When providing care for patient with dementia, what is the priority goal to help the client?
Answer:
Maintain maximum self-care and prevent injuries.
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Question:
Nurse is caring for patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. What should be included in the patient's POC?
Answer:
Patient will wash feet daily with mild soap and water
Question:
Patient has type II diabetes. Nurse is administering Lantus and regular insulin. How will the nurse administer it?
Answer:
Administer separately in two different syringes.
Question:
Patient is suspected of having meningitis. What interventions should the nurse implement?
Answer:
Respiratory isolation until 24 hours of effected IV antibody therapy.
Question:
Diabetic patient with MRSA. Which statement demonstrates understanding of insulin administration?
Answer:
I will administer my Novolog 2 units as prescribed. 3 / 4
Question:
Discharge instructions for a patient taking Lovenox. What side effect will he report to Dr. immediately?
Answer:
Dark, loose stools
Question:
The nurse is administering Decadron 60 mg PO to a patient admitted for cerebral edema. What should the nurse monitor for this patient?
Answer:
Daily weights
Question:
Nurse is caring for patient with Type II Diabetes prescribed prednisone (Deltasone for bronchitis. What is the included teaching?
Answer:
Increase insulin per sliding scale due to effect of hyperglycemia.
Question:
Nurse teaching patient with newly dx diabetes on how to prevent lipodystrophy. Which indicates understanding of proper prevention?
Answer:
I will rotate my injection sites.
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