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QUESTION.
The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a
Long-term care facility before giving the patient's prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN
consider to be the highest priority? -CORRECT✅✅ Collect data about the patient and the patient's health
condition.
QUESTION.
The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process related to
the patient's prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage? -CORRECT✅✅
Determine how much the patient understands about his drug.
QUESTION.
You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a
prescribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you engaging in at
this point of the teaching plan? -CORRECT✅✅ evaluation
QUESTION.
Which of the following is an example of subjective data? -CORRECT✅✅ The patient states she has pain in
her left arm.
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QUESTION.
Which statement provides an example of objective data? -CORRECT✅✅ Grimacing with movement is
present during the examination.
QUESTION.
The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug for blood pressure management.
The nurse notes the blood pressure to be 90/50 mm Hg. What is the nurse's best action? -CORRECT✅✅ Hold
the drug and report the blood pressure to the RN.
QUESTION.
The LPN is collecting objective data for inclusion in the nursing assessment. Which piece
of information indicates that the LPN has a clear understanding of objective assessment data? -CORRECT✅✅
Compilation of past laboratory results and x-ray reports.
QUESTION.
A patient recently began a taking blood pressure drug and presents for a follow-up
appointment. The office nurse reviews the patient's daily blood pressure recordings. Which stage
of the nursing process corresponds to this review? -CORRECT✅✅ Evaluation
QUESTION.
After receiving report, the LPN gives drugs to her assigned patients on the evening shift.
With which stage of the nursing process does this activity correspond? -CORRECT✅✅ implementation
QUESTION.
You are reviewing a patient's new antihypertensive drug order. The order as written is
unclear as to the number of times per day the drug is to be given. What is your best action? -CORRECT✅✅
Call the healthcare provider to clarify the order.
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QUESTION.
A patient is receiving an antibiotic for pneumonia. On the third day of the treatment
regimen, a rash appears on her chest, and she reports itching and shortness of breath. Which term
describes the effect that has occurred? -CORRECT✅✅ adverse effect
QUESTION.
An LPN enters a patient's room to give a scheduled drug. Before administration, the
patient states, "I can't take that drug; I'm allergic to it." What should the nurse do first? -CORRECT✅✅ Assess
the patient's allergic history and notify the healthcare provider to determine a
course of action.
QUESTION.
The LPN is preparing to give the initial dose of an antibiotic to a patient diagnosed with
an infection. The patient says, "I broke out in a rash the last time I took that pill." What action
should the LPN take next? -CORRECT✅✅ Notify the registered nurse or healthcare provider.
QUESTION.
Which priority assessment must you make before giving any patient a drug by mouth? -CORRECT✅✅ Make
sure the patient can swallow
QUESTION.
You are preparing to give the morning drugs to your assigned patients. Before giving
each drug, which steps are considered to be "rights" of giving a drug? (Select all that apply.) -CORRECT✅✅
The right time
The right dose
The right patient
The right drug
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QUESTION.
A licensed practical/vocational nurse has a specific set of roles and responsibilities.
Which responsibilities are within the scope of an LPN/LVN? (Select all that apply.) -CORRECT✅✅ -
Assessment of admission vitals to report to the admitting RN
- Management of patient care under RN supervision
QUESTION.
The LPN is collecting subjective data for inclusion in the nursing assessment. What
information indicates that the LPN has a clear understanding of the nature of subjective
assessment data? (Select all that apply.) -CORRECT✅✅ - Chief complaint of chest pain in the patient's own
words
- The patient's statement of current over the counter and prescription drugs
QUESTION.
A 72 year-old female patient has just been admitted to a rehabilitation center for extended
physical therapy following a stroke. You are obtaining the patient's drug history. Which
information should you collect? (Select all that apply.) -CORRECT✅✅ a. Drugs currently being taken
b. Over-the-counter drugs being taken
d. Diseases or conditions requiring drugs
e. Use of herbal supplements
g. Alcohol use
h. Drug allergies
QUESTION.
You have obtained a liquid narcotic for a patient in pain from the unit's locked cabinet.
However, the dose was accidentally spilled before giving it to the patient. What is the best action to
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QUESTION.
The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a
Long-term care facility before giving the patient's prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN
consider to be the highest priority? -CORRECT✅✅ Collect data about the patient and the patient's health
condition.
QUESTION.
The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process related to
the patient's prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage? -CORRECT✅✅
Determine how much the patient understands about his drug.
QUESTION.
You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a
prescribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you engaging in at
this point of the teaching plan? -CORRECT✅✅ evaluation
QUESTION.
Which of the following is an example of subjective data? -CORRECT✅✅ The patient states she has pain in
her left arm.
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QUESTION.
Which statement provides an example of objective data? -CORRECT✅✅ Grimacing with movement is
present during the examination.
QUESTION.
The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug for blood pressure management.
The nurse notes the blood pressure to be 90/50 mm Hg. What is the nurse's best action? -CORRECT✅✅ Hold
the drug and report the blood pressure to the RN.
QUESTION.
The LPN is collecting objective data for inclusion in the nursing assessment. Which piece
of information indicates that the LPN has a clear understanding of objective assessment data? -CORRECT✅✅
Compilation of past laboratory results and x-ray reports.
QUESTION.
A patient recently began a taking blood pressure drug and presents for a follow-up
appointment. The office nurse reviews the patient's daily blood pressure recordings. Which stage
of the nursing process corresponds to this review? -CORRECT✅✅ Evaluation
QUESTION.
After receiving report, the LPN gives drugs to her assigned patients on the evening shift.
With which stage of the nursing process does this activity correspond? -CORRECT✅✅ implementation
QUESTION.
You are reviewing a patient's new antihypertensive drug order. The order as written is
unclear as to the number of times per day the drug is to be given. What is your best action? -CORRECT✅✅
Call the healthcare provider to clarify the order.
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QUESTION.
A patient is receiving an antibiotic for pneumonia. On the third day of the treatment
regimen, a rash appears on her chest, and she reports itching and shortness of breath. Which term
describes the effect that has occurred? -CORRECT✅✅ adverse effect
QUESTION.
An LPN enters a patient's room to give a scheduled drug. Before administration, the
patient states, "I can't take that drug; I'm allergic to it." What should the nurse do first? -CORRECT✅✅ Assess
the patient's allergic history and notify the healthcare provider to determine a
course of action.
QUESTION.
The LPN is preparing to give the initial dose of an antibiotic to a patient diagnosed with
an infection. The patient says, "I broke out in a rash the last time I took that pill." What action
should the LPN take next? -CORRECT✅✅ Notify the registered nurse or healthcare provider.
QUESTION.
Which priority assessment must you make before giving any patient a drug by mouth? -CORRECT✅✅ Make
sure the patient can swallow
QUESTION.
You are preparing to give the morning drugs to your assigned patients. Before giving
each drug, which steps are considered to be "rights" of giving a drug? (Select all that apply.) -CORRECT✅✅
The right time
The right dose
The right patient
The right drug
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QUESTION.
A licensed practical/vocational nurse has a specific set of roles and responsibilities.
Which responsibilities are within the scope of an LPN/LVN? (Select all that apply.) -CORRECT✅✅ -
Assessment of admission vitals to report to the admitting RN
- Management of patient care under RN supervision
QUESTION.
The LPN is collecting subjective data for inclusion in the nursing assessment. What
information indicates that the LPN has a clear understanding of the nature of subjective
assessment data? (Select all that apply.) -CORRECT✅✅ - Chief complaint of chest pain in the patient's own
words
- The patient's statement of current over the counter and prescription drugs
QUESTION.
A 72 year-old female patient has just been admitted to a rehabilitation center for extended
physical therapy following a stroke. You are obtaining the patient's drug history. Which
information should you collect? (Select all that apply.) -CORRECT✅✅ a. Drugs currently being taken
b. Over-the-counter drugs being taken
d. Diseases or conditions requiring drugs
e. Use of herbal supplements
g. Alcohol use
h. Drug allergies
QUESTION.
You have obtained a liquid narcotic for a patient in pain from the unit's locked cabinet.
However, the dose was accidentally spilled before giving it to the patient. What is the best action to
