Prophecy LPN/LVN A (with complete solutions)

What is the sing most important means of controlling and preventing the spread of infections? A. Wearing goggles B. Hand washing C. Wearing gloves D. wearing gown correct answers B. hand washing What observation should you report to the register nurse when caring for a patient with peritoneal dialysis catheter? A. purulent drainage B. Tubing visible under skin C. Absorbent gauze over site D. Clamped catheter correct answers A. Purulent drainage Which of the following is the route of administration of a drug that is placed under the tongue? A. Buccal B. Transdermal C. Topical D. Sublingual correct answers D. Sublingual What communication technique would you attempt when asking hard of hearing patient to write their pain score on paper and you still don't understand what it says? A. Confirm what was written with the family member at the bedside B. Request a medical interpreter C. Document the last recorded pain number D. Ask the patient to point to their pain level on a scale correct answers D. Ask the patient to point to their pain level on a scale For a patient with acute pancreatitis who is experiencing abdominal pain , what diet orders do you expect to be in the plan of care? A. Nasogastric tube flushes B. Clear liquid diet C. Nothing by mouth D. Out of bed to chair with meals correct answers C. Nothing by mouth The CNA tells you that a patient who is nonverbal has grimacing look on their face. What is the first thing that you should do? A. Tell the CNA to make sure the patient is repositioned and brief is dry B. Tell the CNA is just how the patient loo C. Immediately go check on the patient D. Wait for your next med pas to check the patient correct answers C. Immediately go check on the patient What is the most common sign of hypoxia? A. Elevated blood pressure