HESI LPN FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

HESI LPN FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Acetaminophen is prescribed for an unconscious client with a temperature of 104° F. Which route should the practical nurse (PN) plan to administer this medication? A. Oral. B. Rectal. C. Buccal. D. Topical. - Answer-B. The rectal route, ensures absorption and safety for an unconscious client who is at risk for aspiration. (A and C) are contraindicated for an unconscious client who may have a compromised gag reflex and is unable to swallow Which intervention should the practical nurse (PN) implement to help a client cope effectively with chronic pain? A. Administer around-the-clock opiate drugs. B. Give scheduled doses of benzodiazepines. C. Recommend avoiding painful activities. D. Encourage using relaxation techniques. - Answer-D. Relaxation techniques can be an effective long-term strategy to help a client control tension, anxiety, and cope with chronic pain. (A and B) are not useful for long term management of chronic pain. (C) may not be feasible if activities of daily living are painful. A young woman, who is the primary caregiver for her mother who has Alzheimer's disease, tells the practical nurse (PN), "Sometimes I hate my mother for living this long and my Dad for dying and not caring for her." What response should the PN offer? A. What you do to cope with these feelings? B. Have you told your family how you feel? C. It's normal feel these emotions when you are stressed. D. Don't worry, at least you can talk about your angry. - Answer-A. a response that invites the client to share feelings and perceptions is the most therapeutic communication (B and C) do not provide the client the options to freely share her distress During insertion of a nasogastric tube (NGT) into the right nares, the client starts to cough. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement? A. Notify the healthcare provider and report the inability to insert the NGT