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You are doing the evaluation step of the nursing process and find that two of the goals for the client have not been met. Which of the following actions would be best on your part?
A
Stop working on these goals, as evaluation is the last step.
B
Assess client's motivation for complying with the care plan.
C
Reassess problem and then review care plan and revise as needed.
D
Determine if the client has a knowledge deficit causing nonattainment.
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The physician writes an order for "progressive ambulation, as tolerated." The RN writes an order for "Dangle for 5 min. 12 h post op and stand at bedside 24 h post op." The LVN assigned to care for this client should do which of the following?
A
Call the physician for clarification of the ambulation orders.
B
Check with the State Board of Nursing for an opinion.
C
Check client's vital signs before dangling or standing client.
D
Dangle or stand client only if they are agreeable to this.
Answer: Check client's vital signs before dangling or standing client.
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When reading the nursing-care plan of a newly assigned client prior to caring for this client, the LPN/LVN will notice that potential problems are stated using how many parts in the statement?
Answer: Communicate with other members of the team.
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The nurse is checking the placement of a nasogastric tube prior to giving medication and a feeding. Which of the following is the preferred and most accurate method of testing?
A
Insert 5 to 20 mm of air into the tube while listening over the stomach with a stethoscope.
B
Aspirate 20 to 30 ml of gastrointestinal secretions and test the pH.
C
Insert 15 to 20 cc of water into the stomach and listen with the stethoscope.
D
Place an open end of the tube into a glass of water and check for bubbles.
Answer: Aspirate 20 to 30 ml of gastrointestinal secretions and test the pH.
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The phosphate level of a newborn is best described in which of the following ways when comparing the newborn's phosphate level with that of an adult?
33
You are working with a client who is on a full liquid diet. The client is demanding some ice cream. Which of the following responses on your part would be best?
A
Tell the client that ice cream is not allowed on a full liquid diet.
B
Call the physician and report the client\92s demands.
C
Get the client some plain vanilla ice cream.
D
Ask the supervising nurse to talk with the client.
Answer: Get the client some plain vanilla ice cream.
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You are feeding a newborn infant in the nursery, as the mother is having some procedure done at this time. Before the infant finishes taking the contents of the bottle of formula, the infant slowly stops sucking and falls asleep. Which of the following actions would be best on your part?
A
Wake the baby by tickling the bottoms of the feet and then try feeding.
B
Wait about 30 minutes, then try to get the infant to take the formula.
C
Report this feeding behavior to the supervisior immediately.
D
Discontinue the feeding and allow the infant to sleep at this time.
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When you discover an electrical fire and decide you need a fire extinguisher, you will need to find a fire extinguisher that is rated for which class of fire?
