PN 3006 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FIRM A+
✔✔Which of the following is of great importance for the nurse to check before
administering an IV solution with potassium that is prescribed for the client?
Select one:
a. Check for weakness.
b. Assess renal function.
c. Evaluate deep tendon reflexes.
d. Initiate seizure precautions. - ✔✔Assess renal function.
✔✔The nurse is looking after a client who has abdominal cramps, dizziness, and a rapid
and thready pulse. The client's laboratory results show hyponatremia. Which of the
following additional signs can the nurse expect?
Select one:
a. Postural hypotension
b. Tetany
c. Dry skin and dry mucous membranes
d. Elevated temperature and flushed skin - ✔✔Postural hypotension
✔✔The nurse will be starting a new intravenous (IV) infusion and needs to select the
site for the insertion. In selecting a site, the nurse should do which of the following?
Select one:
a. Start with the most distal site.
b. Look for hard, cord-like veins.
c. Use the dominant arm.
d. Vigorously rub and tap the chosen vein. - ✔✔Start with the most distal site.
✔✔A rapid infusion of blood has been given to the client. The nurse assesses the client
for which one of the following?
Select one:
a. Diaphoresis
b. Anxiety
c. Hypertension and tachycardia
d. Nausea and vomiting - ✔✔Hypertension and tachycardia
✔✔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 - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔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 - ✔✔Through request of a family member
✔✔True or False: Postpartum mom experiencing rapid mood swings and anxiety is
considered normal in the first 2-3 weeks after having a baby? - ✔✔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)
✔✔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 - ✔✔Assessing airway and
creating a cool, humid environment
✔✔The LPN is caring for James, a 7 year old who experiences status epilepticus. The
LPN recognizes this to be what?
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 - ✔✔A seizure that does not respond
to treatment for 30 minutes or more
✔✔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 - ✔✔NG feeds
✔✔True or False: Lactated Ringers and normal saline are both isotonic solutions. -
✔✔True
ANSWERS FIRM A+
✔✔Which of the following is of great importance for the nurse to check before
administering an IV solution with potassium that is prescribed for the client?
Select one:
a. Check for weakness.
b. Assess renal function.
c. Evaluate deep tendon reflexes.
d. Initiate seizure precautions. - ✔✔Assess renal function.
✔✔The nurse is looking after a client who has abdominal cramps, dizziness, and a rapid
and thready pulse. The client's laboratory results show hyponatremia. Which of the
following additional signs can the nurse expect?
Select one:
a. Postural hypotension
b. Tetany
c. Dry skin and dry mucous membranes
d. Elevated temperature and flushed skin - ✔✔Postural hypotension
✔✔The nurse will be starting a new intravenous (IV) infusion and needs to select the
site for the insertion. In selecting a site, the nurse should do which of the following?
Select one:
a. Start with the most distal site.
b. Look for hard, cord-like veins.
c. Use the dominant arm.
d. Vigorously rub and tap the chosen vein. - ✔✔Start with the most distal site.
✔✔A rapid infusion of blood has been given to the client. The nurse assesses the client
for which one of the following?
Select one:
a. Diaphoresis
b. Anxiety
c. Hypertension and tachycardia
d. Nausea and vomiting - ✔✔Hypertension and tachycardia
✔✔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 - ✔✔All of the above
✔✔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 - ✔✔Through request of a family member
✔✔True or False: Postpartum mom experiencing rapid mood swings and anxiety is
considered normal in the first 2-3 weeks after having a baby? - ✔✔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)
✔✔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 - ✔✔Assessing airway and
creating a cool, humid environment
✔✔The LPN is caring for James, a 7 year old who experiences status epilepticus. The
LPN recognizes this to be what?
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 - ✔✔A seizure that does not respond
to treatment for 30 minutes or more
✔✔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 - ✔✔NG feeds
✔✔True or False: Lactated Ringers and normal saline are both isotonic solutions. -
✔✔True
