LPN Foundations Complete Study Guide
Test.
nonverbal communication technique that is very therapeutic and effective but requires a conscious
effort by the nurse to practice and acquire skill in the use of this technique - CORRECT ANSWER silence
example of nonverbal communication? - CORRECT ANSWER moaning
an example of the clarifying communication technique? - CORRECT ANSWER "Let me make sure I
understand this correctly. The cost of the medication is keeping you from being able to take it each
day?"
Giving a bed bath, assisting a patient on and off the bedpan, or inserting a catheter are all examples of
which nonverbal therapeutic communication? - CORRECT ANSWER touch
best explains personal space? - CORRECT ANSWER Sitting in a chair beside the patient's bed with good
eye contact
factors that affect therapeutic communication - CORRECT ANSWER language, culture, environment and
level of trust
While talking with your patient, you notice that she is frowning. What is the best way to find out her
concerns? - CORRECT ANSWER Identify that you notice the patient is frowning.
You are caring for a patient that has had a CVA (cerebral vascular accident/stroke) and is experiencing
aphasia as a result. To promote communication you would: - CORRECT ANSWER use visual cues, such as
pictures and gestures
Which of the following statements by the LPN is an example of using assertiveness? - CORRECT ANSWER
"It is time for you to go the PT. Do you want to walk part way or do you think you are strong enough to
walk all the way?"
, As part of their right to refuse treatment, patients may prepare advance directives specifying what life-
saving treatments they do or do not wish to receive. When determining the legality of an advance
directive, the nurse should know the applicable _______ laws. - CORRECT ANSWER state
A federal regulation that came into effect April 14, 2003 has impacted the health care field regarding
privacy of a patient's health information. This regulation is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act
When caring for patients, the nurse knows that part of the ethical principles include all patients having
the same right to nursing interventions. This principle is: - CORRECT ANSWER Justice
The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for surgery. Prior to going to surgery the nurse would
make sure that the patient has been fully informed about the procedure to be done. What would the
patient sign to acknowledge that he or she is making an intelligent decision? - CORRECT ANSWER
Informed consent doctrine
Once a nurse is licensed, he or she can apply to another state for licensure by: - CORRECT ANSWER
Endorsement
The LPN/LVN knows that building the nurse-patient relationship is important in providing patient care,
and a legal relationship is being formed. If there is a breach in this relationship and harm to the patient
has occurred, which legal action can the nurse be charged with? - CORRECT ANSWER Malpractice
LPN/LVNs need to know what they can and cannot do within their scope of practice. They would need to
refer to: - CORRECT ANSWER The Nurse Practice Act of their licensing state
The term for injury to a person or the person's property that gives rise to a basis for a legal action
against the person who caused the damage is: - CORRECT ANSWER Harm
What characterizes criminal law? - CORRECT ANSWER Criminal law applies to conduct that is
detrimental to society
Test.
nonverbal communication technique that is very therapeutic and effective but requires a conscious
effort by the nurse to practice and acquire skill in the use of this technique - CORRECT ANSWER silence
example of nonverbal communication? - CORRECT ANSWER moaning
an example of the clarifying communication technique? - CORRECT ANSWER "Let me make sure I
understand this correctly. The cost of the medication is keeping you from being able to take it each
day?"
Giving a bed bath, assisting a patient on and off the bedpan, or inserting a catheter are all examples of
which nonverbal therapeutic communication? - CORRECT ANSWER touch
best explains personal space? - CORRECT ANSWER Sitting in a chair beside the patient's bed with good
eye contact
factors that affect therapeutic communication - CORRECT ANSWER language, culture, environment and
level of trust
While talking with your patient, you notice that she is frowning. What is the best way to find out her
concerns? - CORRECT ANSWER Identify that you notice the patient is frowning.
You are caring for a patient that has had a CVA (cerebral vascular accident/stroke) and is experiencing
aphasia as a result. To promote communication you would: - CORRECT ANSWER use visual cues, such as
pictures and gestures
Which of the following statements by the LPN is an example of using assertiveness? - CORRECT ANSWER
"It is time for you to go the PT. Do you want to walk part way or do you think you are strong enough to
walk all the way?"
, As part of their right to refuse treatment, patients may prepare advance directives specifying what life-
saving treatments they do or do not wish to receive. When determining the legality of an advance
directive, the nurse should know the applicable _______ laws. - CORRECT ANSWER state
A federal regulation that came into effect April 14, 2003 has impacted the health care field regarding
privacy of a patient's health information. This regulation is the: - CORRECT ANSWER Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act
When caring for patients, the nurse knows that part of the ethical principles include all patients having
the same right to nursing interventions. This principle is: - CORRECT ANSWER Justice
The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled for surgery. Prior to going to surgery the nurse would
make sure that the patient has been fully informed about the procedure to be done. What would the
patient sign to acknowledge that he or she is making an intelligent decision? - CORRECT ANSWER
Informed consent doctrine
Once a nurse is licensed, he or she can apply to another state for licensure by: - CORRECT ANSWER
Endorsement
The LPN/LVN knows that building the nurse-patient relationship is important in providing patient care,
and a legal relationship is being formed. If there is a breach in this relationship and harm to the patient
has occurred, which legal action can the nurse be charged with? - CORRECT ANSWER Malpractice
LPN/LVNs need to know what they can and cannot do within their scope of practice. They would need to
refer to: - CORRECT ANSWER The Nurse Practice Act of their licensing state
The term for injury to a person or the person's property that gives rise to a basis for a legal action
against the person who caused the damage is: - CORRECT ANSWER Harm
What characterizes criminal law? - CORRECT ANSWER Criminal law applies to conduct that is
detrimental to society
