Test Bank For deWit's Fundamental Concepts and Skills
for Nursing 6th Edition By Patricia Williams
Before delegating the task of assessing a client's blood glucose to a UAP, what should
the LPN do first?
A. Review the client's trends in blood glucose measurements.
B. Check the diabetic medications prescribed for the client.
C. Determine whether the UAP is qualified to check the blood glucose.
D. Assess what the client knows about controlling blood glucose. - ANSWER: C.
Determine whether the UAP is qualified to check the blood glucose.
After receiving an assignment from the RN in charge, which client should the LPN
assess first?
A. Client A, who will be discharged in the morning
B. Client B, who returned from surgery an hour ago
C. Client C, who received recent pain medication
D. Client D, who has not urinated in 4 hours - ANSWER: B. Client B, who returned
from surgery an hour ago
What information is most important for an LPN to obtain during a report on an
assigned postoperative client?
A. The client's age
B. The client's occupation
C. The client's last consumption of food
D. The client's most recent blood pressure - ANSWER: D. The client's most recent
blood pressure
After an LPN delegates the assessment of a client's blood pressure to a UAP, what is
the most important action to take next?
A. Check the results of the delegated task.
B. Recheck the client's blood pressure.
C. Teach the client about controlling blood pressure.
D. Assess the client's family history for heart disease - ANSWER: A. Check the results
of the delegated task.
When an RN determines an LPN's assignment, which client assignment is most
reasonable for the LPN to question?
A. Client A, who has unrelieved chest pain
B. Client B, whose fractured leg is in traction
C. Client C, who is recovering after an appendectomy
, D. Client D, whose white blood cell count is elevated - ANSWER: A. Client A, who has
unrelieved chest pain
When managing the care of a client, which nursing action is most appropriate to
perform first?
A. Develop a plan of care.
B. Determine the client's needs.
C. Assess the client physically.
D. Collaborate on goals for care. - ANSWER: C. Assess the client physically.
According to most nurse practice acts, if a charge nurse assigns a LPN to admit a new
client, what is the practical nurse's primary role?
A. Create an initial nursing care plan.
B. Gather basic information from the client.
C. Develop a list of the client's nursing diagnoses.
D. Report assessment data to the client's physician. - ANSWER: B. Gather basic
information from the client.
When staff members discuss a client's nursing diagnoses at a team meeting, which
nursing diagnosis is of the highest priority?
A. Ineffective airway clearance
B. Ineffective coping
C. Deficient diversional activity
D. Interrupted family processes - ANSWER: A. Ineffective airway clearance
The LPN notes that an expected outcome of bathing independently has not been
reached by the target date. What action is most appropriate to take at this time?
A. Urge the client to try harder to bathe independently.
B. Limit bathing until the client can bathe independently.
C. Suggest that the staff reduce assistance with bathing.
D. Revise the interventions or target date for achieving the goal. - ANSWER: D. Revise
the interventions or target date for achieving the goal.
When gathering nursing data on a newly admitted client, which is the most
appropriate source to consult for additional information?
A. The client's visitors
B. The client's family
C. The client's clergy
D. The client's employer - ANSWER: B. The client's family
Which client problem is of highest priority for nursing management?
for Nursing 6th Edition By Patricia Williams
Before delegating the task of assessing a client's blood glucose to a UAP, what should
the LPN do first?
A. Review the client's trends in blood glucose measurements.
B. Check the diabetic medications prescribed for the client.
C. Determine whether the UAP is qualified to check the blood glucose.
D. Assess what the client knows about controlling blood glucose. - ANSWER: C.
Determine whether the UAP is qualified to check the blood glucose.
After receiving an assignment from the RN in charge, which client should the LPN
assess first?
A. Client A, who will be discharged in the morning
B. Client B, who returned from surgery an hour ago
C. Client C, who received recent pain medication
D. Client D, who has not urinated in 4 hours - ANSWER: B. Client B, who returned
from surgery an hour ago
What information is most important for an LPN to obtain during a report on an
assigned postoperative client?
A. The client's age
B. The client's occupation
C. The client's last consumption of food
D. The client's most recent blood pressure - ANSWER: D. The client's most recent
blood pressure
After an LPN delegates the assessment of a client's blood pressure to a UAP, what is
the most important action to take next?
A. Check the results of the delegated task.
B. Recheck the client's blood pressure.
C. Teach the client about controlling blood pressure.
D. Assess the client's family history for heart disease - ANSWER: A. Check the results
of the delegated task.
When an RN determines an LPN's assignment, which client assignment is most
reasonable for the LPN to question?
A. Client A, who has unrelieved chest pain
B. Client B, whose fractured leg is in traction
C. Client C, who is recovering after an appendectomy
, D. Client D, whose white blood cell count is elevated - ANSWER: A. Client A, who has
unrelieved chest pain
When managing the care of a client, which nursing action is most appropriate to
perform first?
A. Develop a plan of care.
B. Determine the client's needs.
C. Assess the client physically.
D. Collaborate on goals for care. - ANSWER: C. Assess the client physically.
According to most nurse practice acts, if a charge nurse assigns a LPN to admit a new
client, what is the practical nurse's primary role?
A. Create an initial nursing care plan.
B. Gather basic information from the client.
C. Develop a list of the client's nursing diagnoses.
D. Report assessment data to the client's physician. - ANSWER: B. Gather basic
information from the client.
When staff members discuss a client's nursing diagnoses at a team meeting, which
nursing diagnosis is of the highest priority?
A. Ineffective airway clearance
B. Ineffective coping
C. Deficient diversional activity
D. Interrupted family processes - ANSWER: A. Ineffective airway clearance
The LPN notes that an expected outcome of bathing independently has not been
reached by the target date. What action is most appropriate to take at this time?
A. Urge the client to try harder to bathe independently.
B. Limit bathing until the client can bathe independently.
C. Suggest that the staff reduce assistance with bathing.
D. Revise the interventions or target date for achieving the goal. - ANSWER: D. Revise
the interventions or target date for achieving the goal.
When gathering nursing data on a newly admitted client, which is the most
appropriate source to consult for additional information?
A. The client's visitors
B. The client's family
C. The client's clergy
D. The client's employer - ANSWER: B. The client's family
Which client problem is of highest priority for nursing management?
