CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
1 Provide the opportunity to express anger and hostility by playing with
dolls.
2 Promote communication because the client may lack capacity to
verbally express perceptions.
3 Assess whether the client function at an age-appropriate
developmental level.
4 Reveal the type of abuse experienced through direct observation of
the client at play.. Answer: 2. Promote communication because the client
may lack capacity to verbally express perceptions.
⩥ A client is being treated for heart failure with diuretic therapy. Which
finding best
indicates to the LPN/LVN that the client's condition is improving?
1 The client's weight has remained stable since admission.
2 The client's systolic blood pressure has decreased.
3 There are fewer crackles heard when auscultating the client's lungs.
4 The client's urinary output is 1,500 mL per day. Answer: 3. There are
fewer crackles heard when auscultating the client's lungs.
,⩥ The LPN/LVN is caring for a client diagnosed with a right-sided
stroke with dysphagia. Which action by the LPN/LVN reflects
appropriate care for the client? (Select all that apply.)
☐ 1. The LPN/LVN assesses the client's ability to swallow.
☐ 2. The LPN/LVN positions the client with the head of bed elevated 25
degrees.
☐ 3. The LPN/LVN offers the client scrambled eggs.
☐ 4. The LPN/LVN instructs the client to place food on the left side of
the mouth.
☐ 5. The LPN/LVN turns off the television.. Answer: 1. The LPN/LVN
assesses the client's ability to swallow.
☐ 3. The LPN/LVN offers the client scrambled eggs.
☐ 5. The LPN/LVN turns off the television.
⩥ The LPN/LVN is caring for a client diagnosed with a right-sided
stroke with dysphagia. Which action by the LPN/LVN reflects
appropriate care for the client? (Select all that apply.)
☑ 1. The LPN/LVN assesses the client's ability to swallow.
☐ 2. The LPN/LVN positions the client with the head of bed elevated 25
degrees.
,☑ 3. The LPN/LVN offers the client scrambled eggs.
☐ 4. The LPN/LVN instructs the client to place food on the left side of
the mouth.
☑ 5. The LPN/LVN turns off the client's television.. Answer: ☑ 1. The
LPN/LVN assesses the client's ability to swallow.
☑ 3. The LPN/LVN offers the client scrambled eggs.
☑ 5. The LPN/LVN turns off the client's television.
⩥ The LPN/LVN is caring for a client who has a primary health care
provider order for strict intake and output. The client drinks 12 oz of
lemon-lime soda and 1/2 cup of grape juice between breakfast and
lunch, and voids 200 mL of urine. Calculate and record the client's oral
intake in milliliters for this period._____________________mL.
Answer: One cup of fluid = 8 oz. Then convert ounces into milliliters.
One ounce = 30 mL.
The client's intake is:
12 oz lemon-lime soda = 360 mL 1/2 cup grape juice = 4 oz = 120 mL
⩥ The LPN/LVN is caring for a client who has a primary health care
provider order for strict intake and output. The client drinks 12 oz of
lemon-lime soda and 1/2 cup of grape juice between breakfast and
lunch, and voids 200 mL of urine. Calculate and record the client's oral
, intake in milliliters for this period.. Answer: To calculate the client's oral
intake in milliliters (mL):
1. Convert ounces (oz) to milliliters (mL):
• 12 oz of lemon-lime soda → 12 × 30 mL = 360 mL
2. Convert cups to milliliters:
• 1/2 cup of grape juice → 0.5 × 240 mL = 120 mL
3. Total oral intake:
• 360 mL (soda) + 120 mL (grape juice) = 480 mL
So, the correct answer is:
480 mL
⩥ A client admitted to the hospital for treatment of active tuberculosis
(TB). The LPN/LVN reinforces teaching about TB. Which statement by
the client indicates to the LPN/LVN that further teaching is necessary?
1 "I will have to take medication for 6 months."
2 "I should cover my nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing."
3 "I will remain in isolation for at least 6 weeks."
4 "I will always have a positive skin test for TB.". Answer: 3. I will
remain in isolation for at least 6 weeks."
⩥ A client admitted to the hospital in premature labor has been treated
successfully. The client is to receive a regimen of betamethasone. Which