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A new protocol for fall prevention is being implemented on the medical unit during
safety rounds the practical nurse (PN) identifies that the UAP had omitted a vital
component of the protocol after implementing the missing component which action
should the nurse take?
Supervise the UAP after reviewing the protocol
What standard of care is acceptable in a nursing malpractice case?
What would a responsible prudent nurse have done under similar circumstances
The practical nurse (PN) administers a anticonvulsant that causes photosensitivity
which action should the PN take after admitting the medication?
Remind the client to protect skin from sunlight
,What is a appropriate task for a UAP assisting the nurse for a dressing change?
Gather supplies
The practical nurse (PN) is changing the abdominal dressing of a male client who
was discharged home following a colon resection which information should the PN
report to the health care provider?
The client reports the wound care is painful and would like a prescription for an
analgesic
When getting a blood glucose, what intervention should the practical nurse
implement ?
Determine what finger was used previously
A client diagnosed with c-diff which action should the practical nurse (PN)
implement to prevent the spread of the organism?
Hand washing
A client had surgery 2 days ago complains of difficulty sleeping which initial
intervention is best for the practical nurse to implement?
Reposition the client and provide a back rub
,The practical nurse (PN) plans to use distraction technique while client undergoes
a brief painful procedure which action should the PN implement during the
procedure?
ncourage the client to reminisce about a favorite past family event
Which interventions is within the scope of practice for a practical nurse (PN)?
Demonstrating deep breathing and coughing to a post operative client
The spouse of a hospitalized client asks the practical nurse (PN) for acetaminophen
for a tension headache, its ok to give Tylenol as long as you don't give a narcotic.
False
When a practical nurse (PN) instructs a client on how to clean sputum, the client
signals that they have understood the process. The client collects the sputum after
the PN has left the room and alerts the PN. What steps ought to the PN take?
The PN should teach the client how to obtain a sputum specimen and the client
does not correctly collect the specimen the PN should assist the client is obtaining
another specimen cough directly into a sterile cup
What is pupil accomodation?
The function of the accommodation reflex is to coordinate visual attention to near
objects
, The practical nurse (PN) ask the UAP for feedback about assigned client instead
the UAP walks away from the PN ignoring the question what action is best for the
PN to take?
In a private setting ask the other nurses for feedback about UAP behaviors
A homecare client has a sodium level of 125 . What is to determine the cause of
this level ?
The amount of salt used in meal preparation
The practical nurse (PN) observes a newly hired UAP who's counting client radial
pulse. Which action should the PN take?
Demonstrate the correct pulse side to the UAP
The practical nurse is auscultating a clients lungs sounds. What sound is this?
Wheezing
What steps should you take for an older female client who was just admitted to a
long-term facility and is confused about the day of the week?
Remind the client what day of the week it is
Which information about end-of-life care should a practical nurse (PN) ensure the
client has?
Instructions for care should be included in the clients living will