Nurs 169: Exam #1 Questions With Complete Solutions
Can LPNs do both light and deep palpations? Correct Answers
Only light, deeper is used for abdominal organs or masses and
can ONLY be done by an RN
Directive vs Nondirective communication Correct Answers
Directive: close-ended questions (yes or no answers)
•Who, what, when, where, how, do, is
Nondirective: •Open-ended questions (therapeutic)
•Explores patients' thoughts and feelings
Does oxygen need an order? Correct Answers YES! It is
considered a medication
Focused vs comprehensive assessment Correct Answers
Comprehensive assessment: typically completed on new
admissions to a facility
Focused assessment: likely performed throughout your shift
after a head-to-toe assessment
How do we assess muscle strength? Correct Answers •Range
of motion in joints
•Presence of contractures
•Strength of hand grip
•Strength of foot flexion
•Ability to sit up or turn
, How do you remember how to auscultate the heart? Correct
Answers "APE To Man"
Aortic valve > Pulmonary valve > Erb's point > Tricuspid valve
> Mitral valve
How many days without a bowel movement is considered
constipation? Correct Answers 3 days
How should we check the temperature of the skin? Correct
Answers With the dorsal side of our hands
How should you communicate with a language barrier? Correct
Answers Get an interpreter
How should you communicate with a patient on mechanical
ventilation? Correct Answers Assess communication methods
to determine what works (writing, mouthing words, etc.)
How should you communicate with a patient with hearing
impairment? Correct Answers -Verify hearing aid is inserted
-Face the patient, speak clearly with adequate volume
How should you communicate with a patient with speech
impairment? Correct Answers Speak slowly, use short
sentences, have patient attention
How should you communicate with a patient with vison
impairment? Correct Answers Always identify yourself when
you enter the room
Can LPNs do both light and deep palpations? Correct Answers
Only light, deeper is used for abdominal organs or masses and
can ONLY be done by an RN
Directive vs Nondirective communication Correct Answers
Directive: close-ended questions (yes or no answers)
•Who, what, when, where, how, do, is
Nondirective: •Open-ended questions (therapeutic)
•Explores patients' thoughts and feelings
Does oxygen need an order? Correct Answers YES! It is
considered a medication
Focused vs comprehensive assessment Correct Answers
Comprehensive assessment: typically completed on new
admissions to a facility
Focused assessment: likely performed throughout your shift
after a head-to-toe assessment
How do we assess muscle strength? Correct Answers •Range
of motion in joints
•Presence of contractures
•Strength of hand grip
•Strength of foot flexion
•Ability to sit up or turn
, How do you remember how to auscultate the heart? Correct
Answers "APE To Man"
Aortic valve > Pulmonary valve > Erb's point > Tricuspid valve
> Mitral valve
How many days without a bowel movement is considered
constipation? Correct Answers 3 days
How should we check the temperature of the skin? Correct
Answers With the dorsal side of our hands
How should you communicate with a language barrier? Correct
Answers Get an interpreter
How should you communicate with a patient on mechanical
ventilation? Correct Answers Assess communication methods
to determine what works (writing, mouthing words, etc.)
How should you communicate with a patient with hearing
impairment? Correct Answers -Verify hearing aid is inserted
-Face the patient, speak clearly with adequate volume
How should you communicate with a patient with speech
impairment? Correct Answers Speak slowly, use short
sentences, have patient attention
How should you communicate with a patient with vison
impairment? Correct Answers Always identify yourself when
you enter the room
