PNR 110 TEST 1 NCLEX QUESTIONS UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Before delegating the task of assessing a client's blood glucose to a UAP, what should the LPN do first?
Review the client's trends in blood glucose measurements.
Check the diabetic medications prescribed for the client.
Determine whether the UAP is qualified to check the blood glucose.
Assess what the client knows about controlling blood glucose.
Answer:
determine whether the UAP is qualified to check the blood glusoce
Question:
2. After receiving an assignment from the RN in charge, which client should the LPN assess first?
Client A, who will be discharged in the morning Client B, who returned from surgery an hour ago Client
C, who received recent pain medication Client D, who has not urinated in 4 hours
Answer:
client B, who returned from surgery an hour ago
Question:
3. What information is the most important for an LPN to obtain during a report on an assigned
postoperative client?
Answer:
the client's most recent blood pressure
Question:
4. After an LPN delegates the assessment of a client's blood pressure to a UAP, what is the most important
action to take next?
Answer:
check the results of the delegated task
Question:
5. When an RN determines an LPN's assignment, which client assignment is most reasonable for the LPN
to question?
Answer:
client A, who has unrelieved chest pain
Question:
6. When managing the care of a client, which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate to
perform first?
Answer:
assess the client physically
, Question:
7. According to most nurse practice acts, if a charge nurse assigns a licensed practical nurse to admit a new
client, what is the practical nurse's primary role?
Answer:
gather basic information from the client
Question:
8. When staff members discuss a client's nursing diagnosis at a team conference, which one of the
following nursing diagnosis is of highest priority?
Answer:
ineffective airway clearance
Question:
9. The licensed practical nurse notes that an expected outcome of bathing independently has not been
reached by the target date. What action is the most appropriate to take at this time?
Answer:
revise the interventions or target date for achieving the goal
Question:
10. When gathering nursing data on a newly admitted client which of the following is the most appropriate
source to consult for additional information?
Answer:
the client's family
Question:
11. What is the first action a nurse should take if there is a suspicion that a colleague is stealing narcotics
and recording their administration to assigned clients?
Answer:
report suspicions to a supervisor
Question:
12. What information is most important for the nurse to obtain in a preoperative assessment?
Answer:
advance directive
Question:
13. What nursing action is appropriate after caring for a client who has fallen out of bed?
Answer:
complete an incident report
Question:
14. What nursing action is most appropriate when an unresponsive client with terminal cancer and no
advance directive or do not resuscitate order stops breathing and has no pulse?
Answer:
begin resuscitative efforts
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. Before delegating the task of assessing a client's blood glucose to a UAP, what should the LPN do first?
Review the client's trends in blood glucose measurements.
Check the diabetic medications prescribed for the client.
Determine whether the UAP is qualified to check the blood glucose.
Assess what the client knows about controlling blood glucose.
Answer:
determine whether the UAP is qualified to check the blood glusoce
Question:
2. After receiving an assignment from the RN in charge, which client should the LPN assess first?
Client A, who will be discharged in the morning Client B, who returned from surgery an hour ago Client
C, who received recent pain medication Client D, who has not urinated in 4 hours
Answer:
client B, who returned from surgery an hour ago
Question:
3. What information is the most important for an LPN to obtain during a report on an assigned
postoperative client?
Answer:
the client's most recent blood pressure
Question:
4. After an LPN delegates the assessment of a client's blood pressure to a UAP, what is the most important
action to take next?
Answer:
check the results of the delegated task
Question:
5. When an RN determines an LPN's assignment, which client assignment is most reasonable for the LPN
to question?
Answer:
client A, who has unrelieved chest pain
Question:
6. When managing the care of a client, which of the following nursing actions is most appropriate to
perform first?
Answer:
assess the client physically
, Question:
7. According to most nurse practice acts, if a charge nurse assigns a licensed practical nurse to admit a new
client, what is the practical nurse's primary role?
Answer:
gather basic information from the client
Question:
8. When staff members discuss a client's nursing diagnosis at a team conference, which one of the
following nursing diagnosis is of highest priority?
Answer:
ineffective airway clearance
Question:
9. The licensed practical nurse notes that an expected outcome of bathing independently has not been
reached by the target date. What action is the most appropriate to take at this time?
Answer:
revise the interventions or target date for achieving the goal
Question:
10. When gathering nursing data on a newly admitted client which of the following is the most appropriate
source to consult for additional information?
Answer:
the client's family
Question:
11. What is the first action a nurse should take if there is a suspicion that a colleague is stealing narcotics
and recording their administration to assigned clients?
Answer:
report suspicions to a supervisor
Question:
12. What information is most important for the nurse to obtain in a preoperative assessment?
Answer:
advance directive
Question:
13. What nursing action is appropriate after caring for a client who has fallen out of bed?
Answer:
complete an incident report
Question:
14. What nursing action is most appropriate when an unresponsive client with terminal cancer and no
advance directive or do not resuscitate order stops breathing and has no pulse?
Answer:
begin resuscitative efforts