PRN 0092 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act
(NPA)?
a.
To test and license LPN/LVNs.
b.
To define the scope of LPN/LVN practice.
c.
To improve the quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN.
d.
To limit the LPN/LVN employment placement. - CORRECT ANSWER - b. To define the
scope of LPN/LVN practice.
The charge nurse asks the new vocational nurse to start an intravenous infusion, a skill that the
vocational nurse has not been taught during her educational program. How should the vocational
nurse respond?
a.
Ask a more experienced nurse to demonstrate the procedure.
b.
Look up the procedure in the procedure manual.
c.
Attempt to perform the procedure with supervision.
d.
Inform the charge nurse of her lack of training in this procedure. - CORRECT ANSWER -
d. Inform the charge nurse of her lack of training in this procedure.
According to most state NPAs, the vocational nurse acting as charge nurse in a long-term care
facility acts in which capacity?
,a.
Working under direct supervision of an RN on the unit
b.
Working with the RN in the building
c.
Working under general supervision by the RN available on site or by phone
d.
Working as an independent vocational nurse - CORRECT ANSWER - c. Working under
general supervision by the RN available on site or by phone
The nurse is educating a patient that is a member of a health maintenance organization (HMO).
Which information should the nurse include?
a.
Seek the opinion of an alternate health care provider.
b.
Obtain insurance approval for medical services prior to treatment.
c.
Provide detailed documentation of all care received for his condition.
d.
Wait at least 6 months to see a specialist. - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Obtain insurance
approval for medical services prior to treatment.
A patient asks the nurse what Medicare Part A covers. Which response is correct?
a.
Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital costs.
b.
Medicare Part A covers reimbursement to the physician.
c.
Medicare Part A covers outpatient hospital services.
,d.
Medicare Part A covers ambulance transportation. - CORRECT ANSWER - a. Medicare
Part A covers inpatient hospital costs.
Which is the main cost-containment component of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)?
a.
Hospitals focus only on the specific diagnosis.
b.
Hospitals treat and discharge patients quickly.
c.
Reduced cost drugs are ordered for specific diagnoses.
d.
Diagnostic group classification streamlines care. - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Hospitals
treat and discharge patients quickly.
The nurse is assessing a group of patients. Which patient would most likely qualify for
Medicaid?
a.
A 35-year-old unemployed single mother with diabetes
b.
A 70-year-old Medicare recipient with retirement income who needs to be in a long-term care
facility
c.
An 80-year-old blind woman living in her own home who has inadequate private insurance
d.
A 67-year-old stroke victim with Medicare Part A and an income from investments - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. A 35-year-old unemployed single mother with diabetes
Which area is the major focus of Healthy People 2020 and the primary mechanism through
which to improve the health of Americans in the second decade of the century?
, a.
Research funding
b.
Health information distribution
c.
Healthy lifestyle encouragement
d.
Health improvement program designs - CORRECT ANSWER - c. Healthy lifestyle
encouragement
Which term explains the type of care that addresses interventions for all dimensions of a patient's
life?
a.
Focused care
b.
General care
c.
Directed care
d.
Holistic care - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Holistic care
A patient furiously says, "My doctor was so busy giving me instructions that he didn't hear what
I was trying to ask him!" Which response is most empathetic?
a.
"When people ignore me, I really get mad."
b.
"I'm sure that the doctor was rushed and unaware of your needs."
c.
"I'll bet that made you feel very frustrated."
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. Which statement accurately describes the primary purpose of the state nurse practice act
(NPA)?
a.
To test and license LPN/LVNs.
b.
To define the scope of LPN/LVN practice.
c.
To improve the quality of care provided by the LPN/LVN.
d.
To limit the LPN/LVN employment placement. - CORRECT ANSWER - b. To define the
scope of LPN/LVN practice.
The charge nurse asks the new vocational nurse to start an intravenous infusion, a skill that the
vocational nurse has not been taught during her educational program. How should the vocational
nurse respond?
a.
Ask a more experienced nurse to demonstrate the procedure.
b.
Look up the procedure in the procedure manual.
c.
Attempt to perform the procedure with supervision.
d.
Inform the charge nurse of her lack of training in this procedure. - CORRECT ANSWER -
d. Inform the charge nurse of her lack of training in this procedure.
According to most state NPAs, the vocational nurse acting as charge nurse in a long-term care
facility acts in which capacity?
,a.
Working under direct supervision of an RN on the unit
b.
Working with the RN in the building
c.
Working under general supervision by the RN available on site or by phone
d.
Working as an independent vocational nurse - CORRECT ANSWER - c. Working under
general supervision by the RN available on site or by phone
The nurse is educating a patient that is a member of a health maintenance organization (HMO).
Which information should the nurse include?
a.
Seek the opinion of an alternate health care provider.
b.
Obtain insurance approval for medical services prior to treatment.
c.
Provide detailed documentation of all care received for his condition.
d.
Wait at least 6 months to see a specialist. - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Obtain insurance
approval for medical services prior to treatment.
A patient asks the nurse what Medicare Part A covers. Which response is correct?
a.
Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital costs.
b.
Medicare Part A covers reimbursement to the physician.
c.
Medicare Part A covers outpatient hospital services.
,d.
Medicare Part A covers ambulance transportation. - CORRECT ANSWER - a. Medicare
Part A covers inpatient hospital costs.
Which is the main cost-containment component of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs)?
a.
Hospitals focus only on the specific diagnosis.
b.
Hospitals treat and discharge patients quickly.
c.
Reduced cost drugs are ordered for specific diagnoses.
d.
Diagnostic group classification streamlines care. - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Hospitals
treat and discharge patients quickly.
The nurse is assessing a group of patients. Which patient would most likely qualify for
Medicaid?
a.
A 35-year-old unemployed single mother with diabetes
b.
A 70-year-old Medicare recipient with retirement income who needs to be in a long-term care
facility
c.
An 80-year-old blind woman living in her own home who has inadequate private insurance
d.
A 67-year-old stroke victim with Medicare Part A and an income from investments - CORRECT
ANSWER - a. A 35-year-old unemployed single mother with diabetes
Which area is the major focus of Healthy People 2020 and the primary mechanism through
which to improve the health of Americans in the second decade of the century?
, a.
Research funding
b.
Health information distribution
c.
Healthy lifestyle encouragement
d.
Health improvement program designs - CORRECT ANSWER - c. Healthy lifestyle
encouragement
Which term explains the type of care that addresses interventions for all dimensions of a patient's
life?
a.
Focused care
b.
General care
c.
Directed care
d.
Holistic care - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Holistic care
A patient furiously says, "My doctor was so busy giving me instructions that he didn't hear what
I was trying to ask him!" Which response is most empathetic?
a.
"When people ignore me, I really get mad."
b.
"I'm sure that the doctor was rushed and unaware of your needs."
c.
"I'll bet that made you feel very frustrated."
