CPRNRE Study Set 4 Exam Questions and Answers

CPRNRE Study Set 4 Exam Questions and Answers What is the correct method of administering ear drops for a 3 year old or younger? - Answer-- pull the earlobe down and back What is the correct method of administering ear drops for an adolescent/adult 8 years and above? -Answer-- pull the earlobe up and back What is the correct method to assist with ambulation of a weak patient? -Answer-- have patient stand on good side first, then put weak foot forward, followed by the good foot - the LPN should be on the weak side of the patient What intervention is necessary if family or friends call to ask about a patient condition? - Answer-- inform the family or friend that no information can be released without patient's knowledge - instruct them to ask the question directly to the patient What is Acrocyanosis? -Answer-- bluish extremities - very common in newborn infants How can a newborn nutrition be assessed? -Answer-- assess the newborn infant for frequent and timely urination and BM What is the most common prescribed laxative? -Answer-- Lactulose What dietary restrictions are important for ileostomy patient? -Answer-- no raw fruits, vegetables, or nuts What is the most effective method to apply vaginal cream? -Answer-- insert 5-7 cm inside the vagina? What is the most important precautionary method for burn victim patients? -Answer-- always wear sterile gloves What is the most effective method to administer a suppository? -Answer-- have the patient lie in SIM's position and push the suppository inside and to the side wall of the rectum - hold the gluteus maximus after administration to make sure suppository does not retract from rectum When is the most effective time to apply hemorrhoid cream? -Answer-- after the patient has a BM What is the most effective method to ensure proper care? -Answer-- assign the same patient to the same HCA as often as possible What is the most important teaching point before a patient has a bronchoscopy? - Answer-- instruct the patient to be NPO for 8 hours What is the most important intervention for a newborn infant who is cyanotic and has dyspnea? -Answer-- give oxygen therapy What is the most common first sign of Varicella Zoster infection? -Answer-- fever (vomiting is very common as well) What precaution is Rubella? -Answer-- airborne What precaution is Measles? -Answer-- airborne What is the most common symptom of Cystitis? -Answer-- frequent urination What is the most important intervention when a patient is confirmed to have STI or STD? -Answer-- instruct patient to contact all previous partners within 6 months