Complete Question Bank with Detailed
Rationales
1. The LPN is aware that state boards of nursing share what common
componenets? Select all that apply.
A) Establish requirements for entry into practice for RNs and
LPNS.
B) Determine each states pay scale for licensed nurses.
C) Oversee the discipline for all licensed healthcare workers in
each state.
D) Define the scope of practice for RNs and LPNs
E) Identify legal titles for nurses - answer-A, D, E
2. The nurse administers the prescribed dose of NPH insulin to a
patient at 0700. What time should the peak effects be expected
to take place?
A) 1700
B) 2100
C) 1400
D) 1100 - answer-A
, 3. Which of the following would provide the best information as to
whether hemodialysis has been efffective therapy for a client with
renal failure?
A) Checking the patients weight
B) Measuring intake and output
C) Checking potassium level of the pts blood
D) Monitoring a clients tolerance to exercise - answer-A
4. Which of the following pressure points is most likely to be at risk
for developing a pressure wound while a pt is in the prone
position?
A) Occiput
B) Elbows
C) Toes
D) Coccyx - answer-C
5. A 49 year old male client is admitted to the unit for alcohol
withdrawal. The client insists that he had his last drink four hours
prior. Which of the following medications would the nurse expect
to administer?
A) Naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan)
B) Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride (Librium)
C) Disulfiram (Antabuse)
D) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) - answer-B