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Predictor Form A, B, & C, Exam 5 with NGN
Questions and Revised Correct Answers, 100%
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Which action should the practical nurse implement when changing bed linens of
a client with radioactive implant?
A. Stay at the bedside under the prescribed time exposure.
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B. Use a N95 respirator mask with a special filter.
C. Wear a paper gown and boots, gloves, and mask.
D. Extend time after linen change to alleviate client's anxiety. –
Correct Answer :A. Stay at the bedside under the prescribed time exposure.
Radiation precautions are prescribed to protect the nurse, staff, and visitors
from excessive radiation exposure. Thee 3 parameters include Time (near the
source), Distance (from the source), and Shielding (lead barrier or shield
between the nurse and the source).
When using nonsterile procedure gloves, which action should the practical nurse
(PN) implement to ensure standard precautions are provided to all clients?
A. Use gloves for any contact with the client.
B. Wash hands immediately after removing the gloves.
C. Wash hands with gloves on before removing them.
D. Use the same gloves throughout the care of the same client. –
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Correct Answer :B. Wash hands immediately after removing the gloves.
Washing hands immediately after removing barrier gloves Decreases the
likelihood that organisms may have gained access to the skin through small
holes or imperfections in the gloves and reduces the transfer of microorganisms
to the environment and other clients.
A male client with acute pancreatitis has a nasogastric tube (NGT) to suction. He
asks the practical nurse (PN) if he can have some sips of water or ice chips.
Which rationale should the PN explain to the client about remaining NPO?
A. To prevent nausea and vomiting.
B. To minimize pancreatic secretions that cause pain.
C. To remove any precipitating irritants from the stomach.
D. To correct fluid and electrolyte imbalance. –
Correct Answer :B. To minimize pancreatic secretions that cause pain.
Maintaining NPO status and removing gastric secretions via NGT suction
minimizes gastric contents that stimulate the release of pancreatic enzymes
that cause auto-digestion of the pancreas and subsequent pain.
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A client who is ready for transport from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) to
the postoperative unit continues to complain of pain at the incision site. What
action should the practical nurse (PN) implement?
A. Administer a dose of analgesic as written in the client's postoperative
prescriptions.
B. Give a half-dose of the prescribed postoperative dosage of analgesic
medication.
C. Consult with the anesthesia healthcare provider for a prescribed dose of
analgesia.
D. Tell the client that pain medication cannot be given until transfer to the
postoperative unit. –
Correct Answer :C. Consult with the anesthesia healthcare provider for a
prescribed dose of analgesia.
A client who remains in the postanesthesia care unit may still have residual
effects of anesthesia, so the healthcare provider should be consulted for a dose
that is reduced or different than prescribed.
In the prescribed clinical pathway for an elderly client who is bedridden after the
repair of a broken hip, transfer to the rehabilitation unit should be implemented
at 1 week postoperatively. Which intervention is most important for the practical
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