HONDROS NURSING 172 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 60 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A | BRAND NEW!!!
An LPN is caring for an elderly patient with chronic cardiac
issues who is receiving IV fluids. What symptoms might indicate
that the patient may be experiencing pulmonary edema as a
result of circulatory overload?
blood tinted sputum
The nurse notices an eccomotic area and swelling surrounding
the patients venipuncture site. The nurse removed the IV now
what action will the nurse take?
- apply cold compress
- apply light pressure to the area
- elevate the extremity on a pillow
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an isotonic
solution in a plastic container. What statement by the LPN
indicated the need for further teaching?
,a plastic container is not easily punctured
The LPN is caring for a patient who will be discharged to home
with a PICC line. What teaching should she include in the
discharge instructions for the patient?
report any redness or swelling or drainage to the home health
nurse immediately
The LPN is caring for a patient with a PCA pump. What action by
the nurse demonstrates that he or she needs further teaching
about PCA pumps?
the LPN instructs the patients spouse to press the button
when the patient is sleeping so that the pain will be controlled
A patient has the following ABGs: pH 7.43 PCO2 28 HCO3 18.
What will the nurse interpret the results as and is there
compensation happening?
respiratory alkalosis, full compensation by the kidneys
, What statement is true regarding a central line dressing
change?
the LPN should wear sterile gloves to cleanse the site and
apply a new dressing
What is true about phlebitis?
- avoid placing peripheral catheters in areas of flexion to avoid
phlebitis
- stabilize the catheter well to prevent movement within the
vein to prevent phlebitis
- perform excellent hand washing to prevent phlebitis
A patient has a sharp pain shortly after an IV infusion has
started. The IV infusate was just removed recently from the
refrigerator. What is the probable cause?
venous spasm
COMPLETE 60 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A | BRAND NEW!!!
An LPN is caring for an elderly patient with chronic cardiac
issues who is receiving IV fluids. What symptoms might indicate
that the patient may be experiencing pulmonary edema as a
result of circulatory overload?
blood tinted sputum
The nurse notices an eccomotic area and swelling surrounding
the patients venipuncture site. The nurse removed the IV now
what action will the nurse take?
- apply cold compress
- apply light pressure to the area
- elevate the extremity on a pillow
A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an isotonic
solution in a plastic container. What statement by the LPN
indicated the need for further teaching?
,a plastic container is not easily punctured
The LPN is caring for a patient who will be discharged to home
with a PICC line. What teaching should she include in the
discharge instructions for the patient?
report any redness or swelling or drainage to the home health
nurse immediately
The LPN is caring for a patient with a PCA pump. What action by
the nurse demonstrates that he or she needs further teaching
about PCA pumps?
the LPN instructs the patients spouse to press the button
when the patient is sleeping so that the pain will be controlled
A patient has the following ABGs: pH 7.43 PCO2 28 HCO3 18.
What will the nurse interpret the results as and is there
compensation happening?
respiratory alkalosis, full compensation by the kidneys
, What statement is true regarding a central line dressing
change?
the LPN should wear sterile gloves to cleanse the site and
apply a new dressing
What is true about phlebitis?
- avoid placing peripheral catheters in areas of flexion to avoid
phlebitis
- stabilize the catheter well to prevent movement within the
vein to prevent phlebitis
- perform excellent hand washing to prevent phlebitis
A patient has a sharp pain shortly after an IV infusion has
started. The IV infusate was just removed recently from the
refrigerator. What is the probable cause?
venous spasm
