Practice Question
While turning and positioning a bedfast client, the practical (PN) observes that the client is dyspneic. Which action should the PN take first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Apply a pulse oximeter.
Rationale:
🌟 Dyspnea indicates potential hypoxia, which is a priority over routine assessments.
🌟 Using a pulse oximeter allows for continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation.
🌟 Early detection of low SpO₂ can prevent respiratory complications.
🌟 Observing pressure areas or measuring BP is important but secondary to airway and oxygenation.
🌟 Notifying the charge nurse is necessary, but assessment comes first to guide interventions.
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An older adult client with metastatic lung cancer is experiencing shortness of breath as the result of bilateral pneumonia. The client has previously expressed an interest in hospice care. Which information should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with the client and family regarding hospice care? Select all that apply.
Answer Choices:
A. Family is responsible for care decisions.
B. Care focuses on quality of life at the end of life.
C. Medications are limited to managing pain.
D. Care can be provided in the home.
E. Curative measures are optional.
The practical nurse (PN) is implementing a nursing plan of care (POC) that requires daily weights. Which factor is most important for the PN to consider regarding daily weights?
Answer Choices:
A. When the client wants to be weighed.
B. The amount of food the client ate today.
C. When the client was last weighed.
D. The amount of fluid the client drank today.
The practical nurse (PN) is implementing a nursing plan of care (POC) that requires daily weights. Which factor is most important for the PN to consider regarding daily weights?
Answer Choices:
A. When the client wants to be weighed.
B. The amount of food the client ate today.
C. When the client was last weighed.
D. The amount of fluid the client drank today.
A client is receiving wound care to a laceration on the anterior palm of the right hand. The practical nurse applies a medicated gauze and stabilizes it with an elastic support wrap that encompasses the wrist. Which bandaging method should the PN use that will maintain the medicated gauze in place and facilitate movement of the wrist joint?
Answer Choices:
A. Glove or sock.
B. Figure-eight turns.
C. Arm sling.
D. Circular or spiral.
Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN HESI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4