LOUISIANA LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) Q&A 2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which action is most effective for preventing the
transmission of infection in a healthcare setting?
A. Wearing a mask at all times
B. Performing hand hygiene
C. Using sterile gloves for every procedure
D. Administering prophylactic antibiotics
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most fundamental measure for
preventing the spread of microorganisms between patients and
healthcare workers.
Correct Answer: B. Performing hand hygiene
2. A nurse is preparing to measure a patient's oral
temperature. Which action is appropriate?
A. Place the thermometer under the tongue
B. Place the thermometer on top of the tongue
C. Ask the patient to breathe through the mouth
D. Measure immediately after the patient drinks hot coffee
Rationale: An oral thermometer should be positioned in the
sublingual pocket beneath the tongue. Recent hot or cold
liquids can alter the reading.
Correct Answer: A. Place the thermometer under the tongue
,3. Which finding should the LPN report immediately?
A. Respiratory rate of 18/min
B. Blood pressure of 118/72 mmHg
C. Oxygen saturation of 88%
D. Pulse of 76/min
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 88% indicates significant
hypoxemia and requires prompt assessment and intervention.
Correct Answer: C. Oxygen saturation of 88%
4. Which position is generally appropriate for a patient
experiencing difficulty breathing?
A. Supine
B. High-Fowler's
C. Trendelenburg
D. Prone
Rationale: High-Fowler's position promotes lung expansion and
can improve ventilation in patients with respiratory distress.
Correct Answer: B. High-Fowler's
5. Which pulse site is commonly used to assess circulation in
an adult?
A. Radial
B. Apical only
C. Femoral only
D. Carotid only
,Rationale: The radial pulse is easily accessible and is commonly
used for routine adult pulse assessment.
Correct Answer: A. Radial
6. Which nursing action helps prevent pressure injuries in an
immobile patient?
A. Restricting fluids
B. Repositioning regularly
C. Massaging reddened skin
D. Keeping the patient in one position
Rationale: Regular repositioning relieves prolonged pressure
over bony prominences.
Correct Answer: B. Repositioning regularly
7. Which area is considered a common site for pressure injury
development?
A. Abdomen
B. Sacrum
C. Forearm
D. Palm
Rationale: The sacrum is a prominent bony area that is
particularly vulnerable to pressure injury in immobile patients.
Correct Answer: B. Sacrum
8. A patient has a fall-risk designation. Which intervention is
appropriate?
A. Keep the bed in a high position
B. Place frequently used items within reach
, C. Keep the room dark
D. Encourage the patient to walk without assistance
Rationale: Keeping needed items within reach reduces
unnecessary attempts to get out of bed.
Correct Answer: B. Place frequently used items within reach
9. Which finding may indicate dehydration?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Increased urine output
C. Dry mucous membranes
D. Bradycardia with bounding pulse
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes, decreased urine output,
and concentrated urine are common findings associated with
fluid deficit.
Correct Answer: C. Dry mucous membranes
10. What is the primary purpose of documenting nursing care?
A. To replace verbal communication
B. To provide an accurate record of care
C. To reduce the need for assessment
D. To guarantee that complications will not occur
Rationale: Documentation communicates patient information
and provides a legal and clinical record of care provided.
Correct Answer: B. To provide an accurate record of care
11. Which action is appropriate when assisting a patient to
ambulate?
A. Pull the patient by the arm
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) Q&A 2027 |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which action is most effective for preventing the
transmission of infection in a healthcare setting?
A. Wearing a mask at all times
B. Performing hand hygiene
C. Using sterile gloves for every procedure
D. Administering prophylactic antibiotics
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most fundamental measure for
preventing the spread of microorganisms between patients and
healthcare workers.
Correct Answer: B. Performing hand hygiene
2. A nurse is preparing to measure a patient's oral
temperature. Which action is appropriate?
A. Place the thermometer under the tongue
B. Place the thermometer on top of the tongue
C. Ask the patient to breathe through the mouth
D. Measure immediately after the patient drinks hot coffee
Rationale: An oral thermometer should be positioned in the
sublingual pocket beneath the tongue. Recent hot or cold
liquids can alter the reading.
Correct Answer: A. Place the thermometer under the tongue
,3. Which finding should the LPN report immediately?
A. Respiratory rate of 18/min
B. Blood pressure of 118/72 mmHg
C. Oxygen saturation of 88%
D. Pulse of 76/min
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 88% indicates significant
hypoxemia and requires prompt assessment and intervention.
Correct Answer: C. Oxygen saturation of 88%
4. Which position is generally appropriate for a patient
experiencing difficulty breathing?
A. Supine
B. High-Fowler's
C. Trendelenburg
D. Prone
Rationale: High-Fowler's position promotes lung expansion and
can improve ventilation in patients with respiratory distress.
Correct Answer: B. High-Fowler's
5. Which pulse site is commonly used to assess circulation in
an adult?
A. Radial
B. Apical only
C. Femoral only
D. Carotid only
,Rationale: The radial pulse is easily accessible and is commonly
used for routine adult pulse assessment.
Correct Answer: A. Radial
6. Which nursing action helps prevent pressure injuries in an
immobile patient?
A. Restricting fluids
B. Repositioning regularly
C. Massaging reddened skin
D. Keeping the patient in one position
Rationale: Regular repositioning relieves prolonged pressure
over bony prominences.
Correct Answer: B. Repositioning regularly
7. Which area is considered a common site for pressure injury
development?
A. Abdomen
B. Sacrum
C. Forearm
D. Palm
Rationale: The sacrum is a prominent bony area that is
particularly vulnerable to pressure injury in immobile patients.
Correct Answer: B. Sacrum
8. A patient has a fall-risk designation. Which intervention is
appropriate?
A. Keep the bed in a high position
B. Place frequently used items within reach
, C. Keep the room dark
D. Encourage the patient to walk without assistance
Rationale: Keeping needed items within reach reduces
unnecessary attempts to get out of bed.
Correct Answer: B. Place frequently used items within reach
9. Which finding may indicate dehydration?
A. Moist mucous membranes
B. Increased urine output
C. Dry mucous membranes
D. Bradycardia with bounding pulse
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes, decreased urine output,
and concentrated urine are common findings associated with
fluid deficit.
Correct Answer: C. Dry mucous membranes
10. What is the primary purpose of documenting nursing care?
A. To replace verbal communication
B. To provide an accurate record of care
C. To reduce the need for assessment
D. To guarantee that complications will not occur
Rationale: Documentation communicates patient information
and provides a legal and clinical record of care provided.
Correct Answer: B. To provide an accurate record of care
11. Which action is appropriate when assisting a patient to
ambulate?
A. Pull the patient by the arm
