NURS 172 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HONDROS EXAM

NURS 172 FINAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
HONDROS EXAM


1. When can an LPN administer solutions that contain vitamins or elec-
trolytes
Answer> After an RN initiates first solution


2. Can an LPN administer D2W per a central line
Answer> No - not in specified list of solutions allowed to give



3. Can an LPN inject heparin or NS to flush an intermittent infusion device or
hep lock
Answer> Yes - in scope of practice


4. Can an LPN place a venous catheter that is 4.5 inches long in hand, forearm,
or antecubital space
Answer> No - catheter cannot be longer than 3 inches



5. Can an LPN change tubing on a central line if solution is TPN
Answer> No - TPN not in scope of practice, may change tubing if solution in
scope of practice

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6. Can an LPN start an IV on a 4 year old child
Answer> No - must be 18 or older



7. Can an LPN initiate chemotherapy treatment to a 65 year old patient
Answer> No - LPN cannot initiate chemotherapy or antineoplastic agents


8. Can an LPN initiate IVPB of antibiotic on a 16 year old patient who has been

, diagnosed with a staph infection
Answer> No - must be 18 or older




9. Can an LPN initiate NS on a 21 year old patient
Answer> Yes


10. Can an LPN stop a PCA pump or an infusion of blood component when
complication arises
Answer> Yes



11. What is beneficience
Answer> doing good for patients


12. What is veracity
Answer> truthfulness



13. What is justice
Answer> obligation to be fair to all people


14. What is nonmaleficence
Answer> doing no harm to patients



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15. What is fidelity
Answer> obligation to be faithful


16. What is autonomy
Answer> right to self-determination; independence



17. What is a peripheral nerve catheter