PNR 205, Exam 1 Questions and Verified Answers 2026/27 Graded A+
What are some statements that relate to nursing in the 21st century? - - Nursing
educational programs have changed due to nursing shortage and have made improvements
competencies a priority.
- Salary gap between LPNs and RNs have lessen.
- NLN recognizes the important role LPN have in the nursing team.
What can the LPN do independently in the nursing process? - Collecting data
Implementing interventions
What are the RN's responsibilities in the nursing process? - Initial assessment
Creates a nursing diagnosis using NANDA
Creates care plan
Implement the plan
Evaluate the outcome
Oversees the LPN
What should the LPN consider before collaborating with the RN on the patient's plan of care? -
Assessing the patients understanding of their condition and priorities for change.
What is the LPN's role in patient teaching? - LPN reinforces patient teaching.
What are some examples of safety the nurse can implement? - Fall precautions
, Non-skid socks
Assisting with ambulating
Elevating the HOB
Incentive spirometer
Deep breathing exercises
Oxygen
Providing proper hospital bracelets (limb alert)
Compression devices
Order for anticoagulant (Enoxaparin sodium) for postop patient
What does the US Department of Vocational education conclude in their study on LPN tasks and
what terms were used to identify their scope of practice? - Study identified agreed upon
LPN task and use terms such as judge, recognize, determine, and appraisal for their scope of
practice.
What should the nurse do when a vital sign measurement does not agree with past
measurements? -
What is subjective data? - Data that only the patient can feel and will tell you. Example:
pain or headache
What is objective data? - What you observe and can measure
Example: vital signs, intake and output.
What are some statements that relate to nursing in the 21st century? - - Nursing
educational programs have changed due to nursing shortage and have made improvements
competencies a priority.
- Salary gap between LPNs and RNs have lessen.
- NLN recognizes the important role LPN have in the nursing team.
What can the LPN do independently in the nursing process? - Collecting data
Implementing interventions
What are the RN's responsibilities in the nursing process? - Initial assessment
Creates a nursing diagnosis using NANDA
Creates care plan
Implement the plan
Evaluate the outcome
Oversees the LPN
What should the LPN consider before collaborating with the RN on the patient's plan of care? -
Assessing the patients understanding of their condition and priorities for change.
What is the LPN's role in patient teaching? - LPN reinforces patient teaching.
What are some examples of safety the nurse can implement? - Fall precautions
, Non-skid socks
Assisting with ambulating
Elevating the HOB
Incentive spirometer
Deep breathing exercises
Oxygen
Providing proper hospital bracelets (limb alert)
Compression devices
Order for anticoagulant (Enoxaparin sodium) for postop patient
What does the US Department of Vocational education conclude in their study on LPN tasks and
what terms were used to identify their scope of practice? - Study identified agreed upon
LPN task and use terms such as judge, recognize, determine, and appraisal for their scope of
practice.
What should the nurse do when a vital sign measurement does not agree with past
measurements? -
What is subjective data? - Data that only the patient can feel and will tell you. Example:
pain or headache
What is objective data? - What you observe and can measure
Example: vital signs, intake and output.
