NUR 150 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
bradycardia - Answer-slow heart rate
bradypnea - Answer-slow breathing
examples of ethical principles used in pt care - Answer-compassion, empathy,
advocacy, professionalism, responsible, accountable
what is professionalism? - Answer-having the knowledge and skills. Treating people
with respect and dignity
how the LPN can best meet the religious or cultural needs of the patient - Answer-ask
the patient their preferences
who is most at risk for developing HAIS? - Answer-infants, elderly, smokers, Chronic
disease (COPD, diabetes), persons living in crowded conditions, ad compromised or
weakened immune systems (HIV, cancer)
how the LPN can best meet the educational needs of the patient - Answer-provide
material written in their language. Learn a few words in the pt language
subjective data - Answer-what the patient tells you (symptoms)
objective data - Answer-what the nurse assesses by using the senses (fear, hear,
smell)/ signs
examples of non therapeutic communication techniques - Answer-asking why
dismissing pt
blaming the pt
false reassurance
asking close ended questions (yes or no)
giving personal opinions
what determines what tasks can be delegated - Answer-The scope of
practice of the
individual.
assessment that is done every 2hrs when pt is in restraints - Answer-remove and
provide ROM
assess skin, circulation, toileting and nutrition/fluid needs
assess behavior to determine to continue or remove
, DOs regarding the use of restraints - Answer-get MD order every 24hr
use if pt is harmful to self or others
try alternative measures first
monitor/assess pt every 15minutes, 1hr and 2hrs
tie quick release knot
communication with family
document pt response
DONT's regarding pt restraints - Answer-tie to moveable part of the bed
use as a form of punishment
apply tightly
use without an MD order
priority nursing action if a pt falls - Answer-assess the pt then assist to bed
where is the location of the apical pulse? - Answer-left mid-clavicular, 5th intercostal
space
how can the nurse provide patient centered care? - Answer-provide care based on the
pts individual needs
safest way the ambulate pts? - Answer-Use a gait belt
how can the LPN help prevent CAUTIs>? - Answer-insert using sterile technique
perform catheter care/per-care every shift and as needed
use catheters only when needed
charge per order and prn
avoid using for a long period of time
empty drainage bag when half full. Keep lower than bladder and off the floor
tympanic temperature site - Answer-ear
temporal temperature site - Answer-forehead
axillary temporal site - Answer-armpit
patient assessments that must be completed by the nurse upon admission - Answer-
skin
fall
baseline vitals
history and physical
medication reconciliation
what is ethics? - Answer-knowing the difference between right and wrong
doing the right thing all the time, even when no one is looking
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
bradycardia - Answer-slow heart rate
bradypnea - Answer-slow breathing
examples of ethical principles used in pt care - Answer-compassion, empathy,
advocacy, professionalism, responsible, accountable
what is professionalism? - Answer-having the knowledge and skills. Treating people
with respect and dignity
how the LPN can best meet the religious or cultural needs of the patient - Answer-ask
the patient their preferences
who is most at risk for developing HAIS? - Answer-infants, elderly, smokers, Chronic
disease (COPD, diabetes), persons living in crowded conditions, ad compromised or
weakened immune systems (HIV, cancer)
how the LPN can best meet the educational needs of the patient - Answer-provide
material written in their language. Learn a few words in the pt language
subjective data - Answer-what the patient tells you (symptoms)
objective data - Answer-what the nurse assesses by using the senses (fear, hear,
smell)/ signs
examples of non therapeutic communication techniques - Answer-asking why
dismissing pt
blaming the pt
false reassurance
asking close ended questions (yes or no)
giving personal opinions
what determines what tasks can be delegated - Answer-The scope of
practice of the
individual.
assessment that is done every 2hrs when pt is in restraints - Answer-remove and
provide ROM
assess skin, circulation, toileting and nutrition/fluid needs
assess behavior to determine to continue or remove
, DOs regarding the use of restraints - Answer-get MD order every 24hr
use if pt is harmful to self or others
try alternative measures first
monitor/assess pt every 15minutes, 1hr and 2hrs
tie quick release knot
communication with family
document pt response
DONT's regarding pt restraints - Answer-tie to moveable part of the bed
use as a form of punishment
apply tightly
use without an MD order
priority nursing action if a pt falls - Answer-assess the pt then assist to bed
where is the location of the apical pulse? - Answer-left mid-clavicular, 5th intercostal
space
how can the nurse provide patient centered care? - Answer-provide care based on the
pts individual needs
safest way the ambulate pts? - Answer-Use a gait belt
how can the LPN help prevent CAUTIs>? - Answer-insert using sterile technique
perform catheter care/per-care every shift and as needed
use catheters only when needed
charge per order and prn
avoid using for a long period of time
empty drainage bag when half full. Keep lower than bladder and off the floor
tympanic temperature site - Answer-ear
temporal temperature site - Answer-forehead
axillary temporal site - Answer-armpit
patient assessments that must be completed by the nurse upon admission - Answer-
skin
fall
baseline vitals
history and physical
medication reconciliation
what is ethics? - Answer-knowing the difference between right and wrong
doing the right thing all the time, even when no one is looking
