Relias-Lancesoft Corrections RN/LPN-V1: Questions
With Correct Solutions
Which side effect does the drug Remeron (mirtazapine), a tetracyclic
antidepressant, NOT exhibit? Right Ans - excessive Salvation (oral
secretions)
When assessing or treating an inmate who is known to be HIV positive, you
should: Right Ans - use standard precautions any time there is potential for
contact with blood or bodily fluids
An inmate asks you about the health status of another inmate that has a
terminal illness. You should respond: Right Ans - by explaining to an
inmate that you cannot discuss the status of other inmates medical issues with
him.
When documenting an inmate's complaint of abdominal pain which of the
following should be noted: Right Ans - onset time, onset severity and
current severity, specific location and character
An inmate is brought to the clinic with a screwdriver impaled in his right thigh
area. The patient is complaining of moderate pain to his leg but is able to walk
and shows no signs of acute distress. What are the "best" immediate action(s):
Right Ans - have the patient lie down, stabilize the screwdriver in place and
assess baseline vitals, distal circulation, movement and sensation status of the
lower extremities
An inmate has fallen >20 feet to a concrete floor. Upon your arrival he is alert
and complaining of back pain. There is np threat to the patient or staff but the
correctional staff want him moved immediately so that food can be delivered
to the other inmates. You should: Right Ans - tell the patient not to move
and quickly explain to the correctional staff that the patient needs to remain
still until he can be immobilized for a possible spine injury.
Prozac (fluoxetine) is "most commonly" prescribed for which of the following
conditions in the correctional setting: Right Ans - depression/obsessive-
compulsive
With Correct Solutions
Which side effect does the drug Remeron (mirtazapine), a tetracyclic
antidepressant, NOT exhibit? Right Ans - excessive Salvation (oral
secretions)
When assessing or treating an inmate who is known to be HIV positive, you
should: Right Ans - use standard precautions any time there is potential for
contact with blood or bodily fluids
An inmate asks you about the health status of another inmate that has a
terminal illness. You should respond: Right Ans - by explaining to an
inmate that you cannot discuss the status of other inmates medical issues with
him.
When documenting an inmate's complaint of abdominal pain which of the
following should be noted: Right Ans - onset time, onset severity and
current severity, specific location and character
An inmate is brought to the clinic with a screwdriver impaled in his right thigh
area. The patient is complaining of moderate pain to his leg but is able to walk
and shows no signs of acute distress. What are the "best" immediate action(s):
Right Ans - have the patient lie down, stabilize the screwdriver in place and
assess baseline vitals, distal circulation, movement and sensation status of the
lower extremities
An inmate has fallen >20 feet to a concrete floor. Upon your arrival he is alert
and complaining of back pain. There is np threat to the patient or staff but the
correctional staff want him moved immediately so that food can be delivered
to the other inmates. You should: Right Ans - tell the patient not to move
and quickly explain to the correctional staff that the patient needs to remain
still until he can be immobilized for a possible spine injury.
Prozac (fluoxetine) is "most commonly" prescribed for which of the following
conditions in the correctional setting: Right Ans - depression/obsessive-
compulsive
