REX-PN #4 Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
During the working phase of therapy, the client begins to arrive late for appointments because of traffic
and her busy schedule. What would the practical nurse interpret this behaviour as? - Answer:
Resistance; conscious or unconscious introduction of actions that sabotage the caring relationship
A practical nurse creates a professional development plan as part of her annual performance review.
Which of the following would be most appropriate plan to facilitate the practical nurse's development? -
Answer: Attend continuing education courses related to primary client care responsibilities
A 10-year-old boy is admitted to a hospital for evaluation for a kidney transplant. A practical nurse learns
that the client received hemodialysis for 2 years due to stage 5 kidney disease. The nurse knows that the
illness can interfere with this client's achievement of which of the following? - Answer: Industry
Industry - Answer: Is the fourth stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development.
Occurs during childhood between the ages of approximately six to twelve
What is most important aspect of hand washing? - Answer: Friction
Which of the following would the nurse educator state is the goal of therapeutic communication? -
Answer: Obtaining information, developing trust, and showing caring
When assessing if a procedural risk to a client is justified, the ethical principle underlying the dilemma is
known as: - Answer: Nonmaleficence
Nonmaleficence - Answer: Is the principle of creating no harm.
It refers to preventing or minimizing harm to an individual.
A 24-year-old female client has been advised to stop smoking. Which of the following statements by the
nurse is considered therapeutic? - Answer: "I can offer you some information outlining multiple ways to
stop smoking.
, Nursing staff members are sitting in the lounge taking their morning break. An unregulated care provider
(UCP) tells the group that he thinks that the unit secretary has acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS). The UCP proceeds to tell the nursing staff that the secretary probably contracted the disease
from her husband, who is supposedly a drug addict. The practical nurse should inform the UCP that
making this accusation is __________. - Answer: Slander
Affect - Answer: Refers to a person's emotional expression
During the night shift, Paul tells the practical nurse that he is going to kill himself. Paul is then placed on
constant observation. He then asks the nurse if he can use the bathroom and says "I don't need you to
follow me". Which of the following statements by the practical nurse would be most appropriate? -
Answer: "I must stay with you until we are sure you are not going to hurt yourself."
A physician has written the following order for pain relief for a client "meperidine (morphine), 10 mg,
oral, q3-4h, prn." How should the practical nurse action this request? - Answer: Contact the physician for
clarification of the drug
What is the primary reason why practical nurses should be involved in social justice issues? - Answer:
Social-economic and political issues have an impact on health
The neighbour tells the practical nurse that she received outstanding nursing care from one of her
colleagues during her labour and childbirth. What is the best way for the practical nurse to recognize his
nursing colleague's professional efforts? - Answer: Share the feedback with the nursing colleague
A registered nurse is paired with a practical nurse for a night shift. Which of the following client should
be assigned to the practical nurse? - Answer: A 39-year-old male client who is an unstable diabetic
requiring a blood glucose level check
A new graduate nurse asks her mentor and practical nurse of 10 years, which of the following situations
would be considered a medication error. The mentor answer correctly if she states all of them would be
considered a medication error, except: - Answer: Questioning an incorrect order
Solutions Graded A+
During the working phase of therapy, the client begins to arrive late for appointments because of traffic
and her busy schedule. What would the practical nurse interpret this behaviour as? - Answer:
Resistance; conscious or unconscious introduction of actions that sabotage the caring relationship
A practical nurse creates a professional development plan as part of her annual performance review.
Which of the following would be most appropriate plan to facilitate the practical nurse's development? -
Answer: Attend continuing education courses related to primary client care responsibilities
A 10-year-old boy is admitted to a hospital for evaluation for a kidney transplant. A practical nurse learns
that the client received hemodialysis for 2 years due to stage 5 kidney disease. The nurse knows that the
illness can interfere with this client's achievement of which of the following? - Answer: Industry
Industry - Answer: Is the fourth stage of Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development.
Occurs during childhood between the ages of approximately six to twelve
What is most important aspect of hand washing? - Answer: Friction
Which of the following would the nurse educator state is the goal of therapeutic communication? -
Answer: Obtaining information, developing trust, and showing caring
When assessing if a procedural risk to a client is justified, the ethical principle underlying the dilemma is
known as: - Answer: Nonmaleficence
Nonmaleficence - Answer: Is the principle of creating no harm.
It refers to preventing or minimizing harm to an individual.
A 24-year-old female client has been advised to stop smoking. Which of the following statements by the
nurse is considered therapeutic? - Answer: "I can offer you some information outlining multiple ways to
stop smoking.
, Nursing staff members are sitting in the lounge taking their morning break. An unregulated care provider
(UCP) tells the group that he thinks that the unit secretary has acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS). The UCP proceeds to tell the nursing staff that the secretary probably contracted the disease
from her husband, who is supposedly a drug addict. The practical nurse should inform the UCP that
making this accusation is __________. - Answer: Slander
Affect - Answer: Refers to a person's emotional expression
During the night shift, Paul tells the practical nurse that he is going to kill himself. Paul is then placed on
constant observation. He then asks the nurse if he can use the bathroom and says "I don't need you to
follow me". Which of the following statements by the practical nurse would be most appropriate? -
Answer: "I must stay with you until we are sure you are not going to hurt yourself."
A physician has written the following order for pain relief for a client "meperidine (morphine), 10 mg,
oral, q3-4h, prn." How should the practical nurse action this request? - Answer: Contact the physician for
clarification of the drug
What is the primary reason why practical nurses should be involved in social justice issues? - Answer:
Social-economic and political issues have an impact on health
The neighbour tells the practical nurse that she received outstanding nursing care from one of her
colleagues during her labour and childbirth. What is the best way for the practical nurse to recognize his
nursing colleague's professional efforts? - Answer: Share the feedback with the nursing colleague
A registered nurse is paired with a practical nurse for a night shift. Which of the following client should
be assigned to the practical nurse? - Answer: A 39-year-old male client who is an unstable diabetic
requiring a blood glucose level check
A new graduate nurse asks her mentor and practical nurse of 10 years, which of the following situations
would be considered a medication error. The mentor answer correctly if she states all of them would be
considered a medication error, except: - Answer: Questioning an incorrect order
