CERTIFICATION EVALUATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS MASTER FILE
◉ Nutrition providing a healthy immune system. Answer: Lean
meats, boiled chicken, fruits and veggies
◉ Early symptoms of shock. Answer: Restlessness; irritability; fear;
rapid pulse; pale, cool skin; and increased respiratory rate.
◉ Importance of a PCA pump for a patient. Answer: So the patient
can control post operative pain
◉ Vitamins and minerals supporting wound healing. Answer:
Vitamin C, zinc, copper, iron, and protein
◉ Role of the LPN when caring for patients. Answer: Change
dressings on post-op patient, collaborate with PT on how to
motivate patient to ambulate, Advocate for the patient with
healthcare provider when prescribed pain med that is insufficient.
, ◉ First thing to consider when delegating a task. Answer: Make sure
it is within the scope of practice for an LPN.
◉ Accepted cultural greeting for a Hmong patient. Answer: Verbal
greetings (not a handshake)
◉ Purpose of QSEN. Answer: Equip nurses with knowledge, skills,
and attitudes (KSAs) to improve quality and safety of their health
care systems.
◉ Two methods to identify patients. Answer: Use two methods to
identify patients each time before giving medication.
◉ DVT and Medicare. Answer: Because the DVT is considered
preventable.
◉ Surgical risk factors. Answer: Obesity, malnutrition, diabetes,
dehydration, smoking or excessive alcohol use, cardiovascular or
respiratory problems.
◉ Signs of hypovolemia. Answer: The patient complains of severe
thirst, is increasingly restless, tachypneic, and tachycardic.