Medsurg Test One (Ch 1-5) Well-enlightened

After receiving morning report, which patient should the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) assess first? A) A patient who needs discharge teaching B) A patient who needs assistance to ambulate C) A patient who states, "No one cares about me." D) A patient who has a temperature of 106°F (41.1°C) correct answers D) A patient who has a temperature of 106°F (41.1°C) During a class discussion, two nursing students demonstrated intellectual courage. What action did the nursing students perform? A) Considered being in the other person's situation B) Expected proof that the use of restraints is safe C) Conducted additional research on the use of restraints in patient care D) Listened to each other's point of view regarding the use of patient restraints correct answers D) Listened to each other's point of view regarding the use of patient restraints The nursing staff is planning a celebratory dinner and cake for a newly licensed practical nurse. Which of the new nurse's human needs is supported by these actions? A) Self-esteem B) Physiological C) Self-actualization D) Safety and security correct answers A) Self-esteem A patient with a newly fractured femur reports a pain level of 8/10, and analgesic medication is not due for another 50 minutes. Which actions should the nurse take? A) Reposition the patient. B) Give the medication in 30 minutes. C) Notify the registered nurse (RN) or physician. D) Tell the patient it is too early for pain medication. correct answers C) Notify the registered nurse (RN) or physician. The nursing instructor is planning a teaching session on critical thinking for students. What should the instructor say when explaining critical thinking? A) "Collect data concerning the patient's problem." B) "Think of different ways to help relieve a patient's problem." C) "Determine if an action worked to eliminate a patient problem." D) "Use knowledge and skills to make the best decision for patient care." correct answers D) "Use knowledge and skills to make the best decision for patient care." While caring for a patient 4 hours after a surgical procedure, the LPN/LVN notes serosanguineous drainage on the patient's dressing. Which statement should the nurse use to document the finding? A) "Normal drainage noted." B) "Moderate drainage recently noted."