LATEST A+ EXAM TIPS
The practical nurse (PN) identifies an electrolyte imbalance, a generalized edema,
and a weight gain of 4.4lbs(2kg) in 24hours for a client with chronic kidney
disease. Which intervention in the plan of care should the PN implement?
Discuss a low sodium diet
The practical nurse (PN) evaluates a client 30 minutes after the Initial
administration of a new anti infective what would be the immediate action by the
PN?
Pruritus (itching) and urticaria (hives) after receiving a broad-spectrum antibiotic
An infant diagnosed with pyloric stenosis recently developed projectile vomiting.
Which finding indicates to the practical nurse (PN) that the infant is becoming
dehydrated?
Weak cry without any tears
When leaving a clients room the practical nurse (PN) realizes that the wrong
medication was given to the patient. Which action should the PN take?
Report the error to the pharmacy
The practical nurse (PN) is assigned to care for a client that is unconscious and
at risk for aspiration. The PN prepares to provide oral care to the client as seen in
the picture. Which action should the PN take next?
Place the client in a side-laying position.
The practical nurse PN enters the room of a client who underwent a mastectomy
eight hours ago. The PN observes the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)
preparing to measure the clients blood pressure using an automated blood
pressure device on the clients operative side. which action should the PN
implement?
Instruct the UAP to measure the client's blood pressure on the non-operative side.
An older client with pernicious anemia uses hot packs to loosen psoriatic
plaques. The PN who assists with home care twice weekly should refer to which
finding to the home health care charge nurse?
, Erythema and edematous areas
The practical nurse (PN) notice that a clients urine is pale, yellow, with a cloudy
apperance and has a foul odor. Which assessment should the PN complete next?
Ask the client about urinary frequency.
The practical nurse is preparing a client for discharge after gastric bypass. Prior
to discharge which information should the PN reinforce with the client to prevent
dumping syndrome?
Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages
The practical nurse is caring for a client recovering from abdominal surgery.
Which action should the PN take first?
Monitor the cardiorespiratory status
An older client is receiving an IV of 0.9% normal saline at 75 ml.hr. Which
indicates to the practical nurse that the client may be developing a complication
from this therapy
Fatigue and breathlessness upon exertion.
Which instruction should the practical nurse (PN) provide the unlicensed
assistive personnel(UAP) assisting with the care of a client following a lumbar
puncture?
Be sure to keep the client supplied with plenty of fluids.
The practical nurse (PN) notes that a client who is receiving continuous
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy has a new prescription for
esomeprazole. The PN tells the client that the new medication should reduce the
client's risk for which complication?
Gastric ulceration.
The practical nurse (PN) is observing a client self-administer the morning dose of
subcutaneous insulin. For which component of the injection technique should the
PN provide the client with additional information?
Injects into the same site selected for the previous dose
A client in the third trimester of pregnancy reports that she feels some lumpy
places in her breasts and that her nipples sometimes leak a yellowish fluid. She