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A client reports feeling numbness and tingling in the extremities. What action should the
practical nurse implement? - ✔✔✔-Ask the client to move all extremities frequently
A urinary catheter with a 5ml balloon is being removed by the practical nurse after withdrawing
5 ml of fluid from the balloon the PN begins to withdraw the catheter while the client is in a
semi- fowlers position, however the PN meets resistance and the clients voices discomfort.
What action should the PN take first? - ✔✔✔-Attempt to withdraw additional fluid from ballon
After nurse has defibrillated patient what action will the PN prepare to do? - ✔✔✔-Be prepared
to resume CPR
After receiving telephone order, MD is upset the nurse repeated the wrong order - ✔✔✔-Ask
MD clarify by repeating
Before shaving a patient with a safety razor what medication do you want to check if your
patient is receiving? - ✔✔✔-Anticoagulant (blood thinners)
Braden score (pressure ulcer scale) decreases from 21 to 17 what instruction will you give to the
UAP? - ✔✔✔-Turn and reposition patient every 2 hours
Can UAP apply ted hose? - ✔✔✔-Yes
Chronic pain - ✔✔✔-Discomfort that lasts longer than 6 months.
Quality of life affected: exercise, working around the house, sleeping, walking, having sex, caring
for children
During morning care the practical nurse identifies sordes developing from a stroke. which
intervention should the PN implement? - ✔✔✔-Provide oral hygiene every 2 hours
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Elderly client states that he can't fall asleep @ 9:00 am. - ✔✔✔-Reassure client that its early
and redirect
Example of low sodium restriction diet? - ✔✔✔-1). Turkey
2). Salad
Female perineal care - ✔✔✔-1). Place client in dorsal recombinant position
2). Position client on waterproof pad
3). Drape client using bath blanket in diamond pattern
4). Cleanse and rinse vagina opening
5). Apply policy approved bacteria
Gastrostomy diet creamed soup - ✔✔✔-Gelatin
High risk for miscommunication/ harm to patient? - ✔✔✔-When receiving a telephone/ verbal
order
Hospice patient wants to make peace with God, what should the nurse do? - ✔✔✔-Call
chaplain
How to assess management of post- op pain? - ✔✔✔-Reassess pain 30 minutes post
How to assess patient pain if they are non verbal? - ✔✔✔-Observe behavior and body language
How to give ear drops for adult patient - ✔✔✔-Pull pinna up and back (ADULTS)