NUR 160 FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
100% PASS GUARANTEED
When assessing a patient for osteoarthritis, the following examination findings do not
support that disease process
Increased uric acid laboratory studies would confirm a diagnosis of gout
patient was newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and asked the LPN what the goal
of treatment is for the disease. The patient needs further teaching if the patient states
the following
I will sleep with pillows under my knees
Scenario: When reinforcing teaching to a patient who had a total hip replacement about
potential postoperative complications, the following statements indicate the patient
understands the teaching "I will call the doctor if I experience increased warmth or
redness in my leg"
2) "I will use my hip abduction splint to keep my hip in alignment."
During the care of a patient who has had a recent hip replacement, the nurse should
remember during transfer that they let the patient dangle their feet off the side of the
bed for several minutes prior to standing
During the care of a patient who has had a cast placed on the left upper extremity, what
is the priority assessment?
assess the capillary refill of the affected extremity.
The nurse obtains a health history of a patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and
the patient states, "when I'm in pain I take 200 mg of Motrin (ibuprofen)." Which of the
following is the appropriate response by the LPN?
Ibuprofen will help decrease the pain from inflammation .
A patient diagnosed with osteoporosis is taking Fosamax. Which of the following
statements made by the patient indicates that he understands the use of this
medication?
I take this medication once a week,
2)"I take the medication with a full glass of water,"
, 3)"I take this medication upon rising in the morning.
Why do we do bone mineral density test
Osteoarthritis
When caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a fractured hip, which
statement by the patient would support a pathological fracture?
was just noticing my hip hurting but I don't recall falling.
The LPN is providing discharge instruction to a client who underwent hip surgery five
days ago. The patient makes the following statements that indicate the need for further
teaching: a) "ok here is your call light let me know when you're ready to lay down," 2)
"you are only allowed out of bed for therapy," 3) "your abduction pillow needs to be in
place while sitting in the chair,"
4) "its ok you can sit up for 2-3 hours after two days.'
What does the LPN have to teach the client who had a total hip replacement regarding
postoperative complications?
Avoid hyperflexion of the hip to protect the integrity of the new joint
The LPN refers a below the knee amputation patient to a support group for amputees,
this Is an example of?
Tertiary prevention
Post ambulation the client's vital signs are: blood pressure 102/54, pulse 98,
respirations 20, temperature 97.9. Which vital sign would require a nurse to intervene?
The blood pressure.
The LPN observes the UAP transferring a client from the bed to the chair using one
person assist and a gait belt. Which action by the UAP would require further education
and intervention?
The UAP elevated the head of the bed to the highest position before placing the patient
on the side of the bed.
Reinforcing teaching with a patient who has had a right total hip replacement regarding
appropriate ambulation while using a walker. What is the expected outcome for the
patient during use of the assistive device?
The patient will not experience injury.
Orthostatic hypotension would be implied when delegating the transfer of a patient from
bed to the walker if the following statement were reported immediately to the RN, "The
patient became dizzy upon standing and had to sit back down".
100% PASS GUARANTEED
When assessing a patient for osteoarthritis, the following examination findings do not
support that disease process
Increased uric acid laboratory studies would confirm a diagnosis of gout
patient was newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and asked the LPN what the goal
of treatment is for the disease. The patient needs further teaching if the patient states
the following
I will sleep with pillows under my knees
Scenario: When reinforcing teaching to a patient who had a total hip replacement about
potential postoperative complications, the following statements indicate the patient
understands the teaching "I will call the doctor if I experience increased warmth or
redness in my leg"
2) "I will use my hip abduction splint to keep my hip in alignment."
During the care of a patient who has had a recent hip replacement, the nurse should
remember during transfer that they let the patient dangle their feet off the side of the
bed for several minutes prior to standing
During the care of a patient who has had a cast placed on the left upper extremity, what
is the priority assessment?
assess the capillary refill of the affected extremity.
The nurse obtains a health history of a patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and
the patient states, "when I'm in pain I take 200 mg of Motrin (ibuprofen)." Which of the
following is the appropriate response by the LPN?
Ibuprofen will help decrease the pain from inflammation .
A patient diagnosed with osteoporosis is taking Fosamax. Which of the following
statements made by the patient indicates that he understands the use of this
medication?
I take this medication once a week,
2)"I take the medication with a full glass of water,"
, 3)"I take this medication upon rising in the morning.
Why do we do bone mineral density test
Osteoarthritis
When caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a fractured hip, which
statement by the patient would support a pathological fracture?
was just noticing my hip hurting but I don't recall falling.
The LPN is providing discharge instruction to a client who underwent hip surgery five
days ago. The patient makes the following statements that indicate the need for further
teaching: a) "ok here is your call light let me know when you're ready to lay down," 2)
"you are only allowed out of bed for therapy," 3) "your abduction pillow needs to be in
place while sitting in the chair,"
4) "its ok you can sit up for 2-3 hours after two days.'
What does the LPN have to teach the client who had a total hip replacement regarding
postoperative complications?
Avoid hyperflexion of the hip to protect the integrity of the new joint
The LPN refers a below the knee amputation patient to a support group for amputees,
this Is an example of?
Tertiary prevention
Post ambulation the client's vital signs are: blood pressure 102/54, pulse 98,
respirations 20, temperature 97.9. Which vital sign would require a nurse to intervene?
The blood pressure.
The LPN observes the UAP transferring a client from the bed to the chair using one
person assist and a gait belt. Which action by the UAP would require further education
and intervention?
The UAP elevated the head of the bed to the highest position before placing the patient
on the side of the bed.
Reinforcing teaching with a patient who has had a right total hip replacement regarding
appropriate ambulation while using a walker. What is the expected outcome for the
patient during use of the assistive device?
The patient will not experience injury.
Orthostatic hypotension would be implied when delegating the transfer of a patient from
bed to the walker if the following statement were reported immediately to the RN, "The
patient became dizzy upon standing and had to sit back down".
