PN3006 FINAL EXAM LATEST
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
According to the BC Mental Health Act, a client may be subject to involuntary
admission for which of the following reason(s)?
a. to protect the patient or other people
b. all of the above
c. to prevent substantial mental or physical deterioration
d. requires psychiatric treatment in or through a designated facility - ANSWERS-
All of the above
QUESTION 2
There are three methods of arranging for involuntary admission. These include all
of the following except which?
a. through a physicians medical certificate
b. through police intervention
c. through request of a family member
d. through an order by judge - ANSWERS-Through request of a family member
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QUESTION 3
True or False: Postpartum mom experiencing rapid mood swings and anxiety is
considered normal in the first 2-3 weeks after having a baby? - ANSWERS-False
(postpartum blues include feeling let down, depression, fatigue, and crying for no
reason. This is normal for 10-14 days. Rapid mood swings are perinatal psychosis)
QUESTION 4
Which nursing intervention is most critical for an infant with croup?
a. administering IV antibiotics
b. assessing vital signs q1h
c. administering antipyretics q4h
d. assessing airway and creating a cool, humid environment - ANSWERS-
Assessing airway and creating a cool, humid environment
QUESTION 5
The LPN is caring for James, a 7 year old who experiences status epilepticus. The
LPN recognizes this to be what?
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a. A seizure that is self limiting
b. A seizure lasting greater than 5 mins.
c. A seizure that does not respond to treatment for 30 minutes or more
d. A seizure that does not respond to medication - ANSWERS-A seizure that does
not respond to treatment for 30 minutes or more
QUESTION 6
What is the best option for a pediatric patient that goes "blue" while breastfeeding
due to a heart defect?
a. IV fluids
b. Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
c. Gastrostomy feeds
d. NG Feeds - ANSWERS-NG feeds
QUESTION 7
True or False: Lactated Ringers and normal saline are both isotonic solutions. -
ANSWERS-True
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QUESTION 8
Which of the following nursing interventions would be the highest priority for a
child admitted with pertussis?
a. administer oxygen
b. encourage bed rest
c. administer antibiotics
d. monitor caloric intake - ANSWERS-administer oxygen
QUESTION 9
Fractures in children are most serious if they involve which of the following?
a. epiphyseal plate
b. areas of muscle attachment
c. neck of a long bone
d. break through the bone marrow - ANSWERS-epiphyseal plate
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
According to the BC Mental Health Act, a client may be subject to involuntary
admission for which of the following reason(s)?
a. to protect the patient or other people
b. all of the above
c. to prevent substantial mental or physical deterioration
d. requires psychiatric treatment in or through a designated facility - ANSWERS-
All of the above
QUESTION 2
There are three methods of arranging for involuntary admission. These include all
of the following except which?
a. through a physicians medical certificate
b. through police intervention
c. through request of a family member
d. through an order by judge - ANSWERS-Through request of a family member
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PAGE
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, PN3006 FINAL EXAM LATEST
QUESTION 3
True or False: Postpartum mom experiencing rapid mood swings and anxiety is
considered normal in the first 2-3 weeks after having a baby? - ANSWERS-False
(postpartum blues include feeling let down, depression, fatigue, and crying for no
reason. This is normal for 10-14 days. Rapid mood swings are perinatal psychosis)
QUESTION 4
Which nursing intervention is most critical for an infant with croup?
a. administering IV antibiotics
b. assessing vital signs q1h
c. administering antipyretics q4h
d. assessing airway and creating a cool, humid environment - ANSWERS-
Assessing airway and creating a cool, humid environment
QUESTION 5
The LPN is caring for James, a 7 year old who experiences status epilepticus. The
LPN recognizes this to be what?
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a. A seizure that is self limiting
b. A seizure lasting greater than 5 mins.
c. A seizure that does not respond to treatment for 30 minutes or more
d. A seizure that does not respond to medication - ANSWERS-A seizure that does
not respond to treatment for 30 minutes or more
QUESTION 6
What is the best option for a pediatric patient that goes "blue" while breastfeeding
due to a heart defect?
a. IV fluids
b. Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
c. Gastrostomy feeds
d. NG Feeds - ANSWERS-NG feeds
QUESTION 7
True or False: Lactated Ringers and normal saline are both isotonic solutions. -
ANSWERS-True
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QUESTION 8
Which of the following nursing interventions would be the highest priority for a
child admitted with pertussis?
a. administer oxygen
b. encourage bed rest
c. administer antibiotics
d. monitor caloric intake - ANSWERS-administer oxygen
QUESTION 9
Fractures in children are most serious if they involve which of the following?
a. epiphyseal plate
b. areas of muscle attachment
c. neck of a long bone
d. break through the bone marrow - ANSWERS-epiphyseal plate
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