PEDIATRICS PN EXAM LATEST EXAM ALL 140
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
The LPN/LVN is planning to ambulate client who has been on bed rest for 24
hours following a Colon Resection. To ambulate this client safely, which
intervention should the nurse implement first? A. Place non-skid shoes on
the client
B. Show the client how to use the call light
C. Use a gait belt to support the client
D. Assist the client to a bedside sitting position
D. Assist the client to a bedside sitting position
The healthcare provider prescribes erythromycin (ilosone) 300 mg PO QID. The
medication label reads, "ilosone 100mg/5mL" How many mL should the nurse
administer at each dose? (Enter the numeric value only)
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The LPN/LVN is monitoring a client with an IV infusion in the left antecubital
fossae. The infusion pump is functioning without alarms at the prescribed rate of
100mL/hour. The site is warm, red and without swelling. What conclusion should
these findings indicate to the nurse?
A. The IV fluids are infusing into the subcutaneous tissues and the pump should be
stopped
B. The infusion pump is functioning properly and the IV site is healthy
C. The insertion date should be verified and the IV discontinued
D. The site is inflamed and should be reported to the RN for placement in another
site
D. The site is inflamed and should be reported to the RN for placement in another
site
,The LPN/LVN reviews the laboratory results of a client whose serum pH is 7.38 on
the pH scale what does this value imply about the clients homeostasis A. Alkalosis
B. Acidosis
C. Normal serum PH
D. Incompatible with life
C. Normal serum PH
The LPN/LVN plans to assess a newborn and to check the infant's Moro reflex. In
assessing this reflex, the nurse is evaluating which parameter?
A. Neurological integrity
B. Renal functioning
C. Thermogenic regulation
D. Respiratory adequacy
A. Neurological integrity
The LPN/LVN assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to feed a client who
is at risk for aspirations. To ensure that the task is safely delegated what action
should the nurse implement?
A. Inform the UAP that the suction is available at the bedside
B. Instruct the UAP to notify the PN if the client begins to choke
C. Observe the UAP's ability to implement precautions during feed D. Ask the UAP
about previous experience performing this skill
C. Observe the UAP's ability to implement precautions during feed
What skin care measure should the nurse implement for a client who underwent
an external radiation treatment the previous day?
A. Cleanse the radiated area with water and pat the skin dry
B. Lightly massage the radiated skin with a lanolin-based lotion
C. Rinse the site with normal saline and cover with a sterile towel
D. Use of soft washcloth to gently remove the skin markings
, A Client is admitted to the hospital with second and third-degree burns to the
face and neck. How should the nurse best position the client to maximize the
function of the neck and face and prevent contracture?
A. The neck extended backward using a rolled towel behind the neck
B. Prone position using pillows to support both arms outward from the torso C.
Side-lying position using pillows to support the abdomen and back
D. The neck forward using pillows under the head and sandbags on both sides A.
The neck extended backward using a rolled towel behind the neck
A client receives a new prescription for the angiotensin II receptor antagonist
losartan (Cozaar). Which client instruction should the nurse encourage this client
to follow?
A. Move slowly when getting up to prevent sudden dizziness
B. Take this medication with or after meals
C. Do not stop this medication until all of the tablets are gone
D. Keep the dietary log during initial therapy
A. Move slowly when getting up to prevent sudden dizziness
A. Cleanse the radiated area with water and pat the skin dry
Which organ lays retroperitoeally?
A. Kidneys
B. Testicles
C. Urinary bladder
D. Pancreas
A. Kidneys
The LPN/LVN is caring for a client with Myasthenia Gravis. What time of day is best
for the nurse to schedule physical exercises with the physical therapy
department?