NUR 160 FINAL EXAM WITH 60 QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS
The LPN is reinforcing teaching to a patient with COPD on how to perform
pursed-lip breathing.
Which is the correct method the LPN would teach this patient? - ANSWER-Inhale
through the nose, then exhale slowly through pursed lips
A patient recently had a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) level completed. What is
the normal level for a PSA? - ANSWER-4 mg/ml
The LPN is gathering assessment data on a male that is taking Proscar (finasteride)
for a history
of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Which statements by the patient indicates
understanding
of Proscar? Select all that apply - ANSWER-"This medication will improve my
urine output"
"My partner and I will not try to have a baby at this time"
"I cannot take aspirin with this medication"
Which type of care allows a patient to make a more informed choice, achieve
better alleviation of symptoms, and have more opportunity to work on issues such
as closure? - ANSWER-Palliative care
Which comment by the nurse is more likely to help the grieving family members
express
themselves easily? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-"Tell me how you are feeling"
, "I understand you are missing your family"
The LPN is providing care to a patient who is a post-op transurethral resection of
the prostate (TURP). Which findings would the LPN expect to observe in this
patient? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Blood clots in the Foley catheter tubing
Blood in the urine
The patient has had a TURP. To predict and manage potential complications,
which order should the LPN expect when caring for this patient? - ANSWER-
Continuos bladder irrigation
The LPN is completing care for a hospice patient who passed away with their
spouse at the bedside. The LPN knows to contact a bereavement coordinator to
assist the spouse with the
grieving process. How long will the bereavement coordinator assist the spouse? -
ANSWER-1 year
The LPN understands that these documents would alleviate potential guilt for
family members, and make a patient's end of life wishes known. Which documents
would the LPN encourage the
patient to complete? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-advanced directive, living
will, and a POA
The LPN is caring for a patient who stated he has never attended church and is not
religious. The patient is approaching death and requests to speak with someone
concerning his spirituality. The
LPN will ask for a consultation with which member of the interdisciplinary team? -
ANSWER-spiritual coordinator
CORRECT ANSWERS
The LPN is reinforcing teaching to a patient with COPD on how to perform
pursed-lip breathing.
Which is the correct method the LPN would teach this patient? - ANSWER-Inhale
through the nose, then exhale slowly through pursed lips
A patient recently had a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) level completed. What is
the normal level for a PSA? - ANSWER-4 mg/ml
The LPN is gathering assessment data on a male that is taking Proscar (finasteride)
for a history
of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Which statements by the patient indicates
understanding
of Proscar? Select all that apply - ANSWER-"This medication will improve my
urine output"
"My partner and I will not try to have a baby at this time"
"I cannot take aspirin with this medication"
Which type of care allows a patient to make a more informed choice, achieve
better alleviation of symptoms, and have more opportunity to work on issues such
as closure? - ANSWER-Palliative care
Which comment by the nurse is more likely to help the grieving family members
express
themselves easily? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-"Tell me how you are feeling"
, "I understand you are missing your family"
The LPN is providing care to a patient who is a post-op transurethral resection of
the prostate (TURP). Which findings would the LPN expect to observe in this
patient? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Blood clots in the Foley catheter tubing
Blood in the urine
The patient has had a TURP. To predict and manage potential complications,
which order should the LPN expect when caring for this patient? - ANSWER-
Continuos bladder irrigation
The LPN is completing care for a hospice patient who passed away with their
spouse at the bedside. The LPN knows to contact a bereavement coordinator to
assist the spouse with the
grieving process. How long will the bereavement coordinator assist the spouse? -
ANSWER-1 year
The LPN understands that these documents would alleviate potential guilt for
family members, and make a patient's end of life wishes known. Which documents
would the LPN encourage the
patient to complete? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-advanced directive, living
will, and a POA
The LPN is caring for a patient who stated he has never attended church and is not
religious. The patient is approaching death and requests to speak with someone
concerning his spirituality. The
LPN will ask for a consultation with which member of the interdisciplinary team? -
ANSWER-spiritual coordinator
