ASSIGNMENTS PRACTICE SOLUTION 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS
◉ The patient asks the LPN/LVN if he can take his chart with him on
discharge from the hospital. Which response by the nurse is most
accurate? Answer: "the chart is the property of the hospital, but if
you need copies of your records, we can arrange that for you."
◉ when reviewing information regarding the problem-oriented
medical record (POMR), the LPN/LVN correctly identifies which
guideline? Answer: 3. the charting format is SOAPE or SOAPIER
◉ the LPN/LVN is using SOAPE method to chart. When documenting
the S portion, which entry demonstrates correct documentation?
(select all that apply). Answer: 2. Patient reports left hip pain 8/10
5. Patient reports nausea after eating
◉ The student nurse is correct when identifying which concept
regarding documentation as being correct? Answer: 1. chart as soon
and as often as necessary
◉ understanding that health care personnel mist respect the
confidentiality of patient records, which action by the nurse is
,appropriate? Answer: 3. Reading charts only for a professional
reason
◉ following the orientation to the facility's computer system, which
statement by the new nurse is most accurate? Answer: 1. "I can save
on charting time once I am comfortable using the system."
◉ The nurse demonstrates knowledge of correctly completing an
incident report with which action? Answer: 4. Documenting facts
regarding the incident
◉ which statement is correct about formats for documentation?
(select all that apply). Answer: 3. Charting by exception documents
those conditions, interventions, or outcomes outside the norm.
5. EHR systems allow for the patient date to be shared for
collaborative care
◉ which statement is a recommended guideline for charting?
Answer: 4. The patient's name and identification number should be
on all documents.
◉ which statement is a safe principle of computerized charting?
Answer: 4. do not leave patient information displayed on the
monitor.
,◉ which accreditation agency specifies guidelines for
documentation? Answer: 1. The Joint Commission (TJC).
◉ What is the primary purpose of Title II of the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)? Answer: 2. Maintain
privacy and confidentiality of patient information
◉ which statement is correct about the abbreviations? (select all
that apply). Answer: 1. The nurse should be aware of any
abbreviations on the "do not use list"
4. When in doubt the nurse should use the complete word and not
the abbreviation.
◉ The nurse documents in the patient record "0830 patient appears
to be in severe pain and refuses to ambulate. Blood pressure and
pulse are elevated, physician notified, and analgesic administered as
ordered with adequate relief. J. Doe RN." Which statement about the
documentation is most accurate? Answer: 4. The documentation is
unacceptable because it is vague, non descriptive data without
supportive data.
◉ the nurse works in a facility that uses narrative charting for
nurses notes. Identify which documentation is an example of
narrative charting. (select all that apply). Answer: 1. patient alert
and oriented x3, PERRLA, hand grips strong and equal
, 3. patient ambulated 60 ft in the hall, unassisted with steady gait.
Currently resting in chair with no complaints.
5. Patient asking for pain medication for incisional pain 7/10.
Hydrocodone 10-325, 2 tablets administered by mouth while patient
was eating lunch. Patient resting in bed with side rails up x 2 and call
light in reach
◉ in most states patients can gain access to their medical records by
which means? Answer: 2. submitting a written request to the facility
to view the record
◉ the charge nurse in a long-term care facility has been asked by the
facility administrator to be sure that the staff documents in a way
that will help ensure appropriate reimbursement for services
provided. The charge nurse should instruct the staff to chart using
what system as a guide? Answer: 1. minimum data sets (MDS)
◉ An elderly patient with pneumonia is in an acute care hospital.
Medicare will pay for 4 days of care in the facility. What prospective
payment system is responsible for determining this reimbursement?
Answer: 4. Diagnosis- related groups (DRGs)
◉ CBE Answer: Charting by Exception.