NFDN 2008 FINAL EXAM 2025-2026 200
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
A+ GRADE VERIFIED ANSWERS
John is 49 and is admitted with severe hypotension. Each
time he gets out of bed, he becomes weak and falls to the
floor. How can the practical nurse protect John from
falling?
A. Raise the side rails on the bed so he cannot get up by
himself.
B. Advise him not to get out of bed while his BP is low
C. Ask him to use the call bell for help before getting up
D. Relocate him to a room closer to the nursing station
Correct Answer C
only relocate patients that are lacking cognition/orientation
The PN assesses Eva, 6 months old. What finding would
indicate that Eva is developing at a higher level than other
children?
A. She is bored when left alone
B. She voluntarily grasps and object
C. She recognizes her parents
D. She waves bye-bye Correct Answer D
Jim, age 70, is hospitalized with pneumonia. The PN finds
him on the floor with his oxygen mask off and his Foley
,catheter pulled out. Which action should the PN take
initially?
A. Replace the oxygen immediately
B. Examine the urinary meatus
C. Assess Jim's current condition
D. Place a pillow under his head Correct Answer A
What two documents do employers use when developing
position descriptions and conducting evaluations? Correct
Answer CLPNA's LPN Standards of Practice and the Code
of Ethics
What is the purpose of the CPNRE and licensure? Correct
Answer protects the public by ensuring that entry-level
practical nurses have the competencies required to
practise safely and effectively
What is the purpose of a professional portfolio Correct
Answer showcases talents, most relevant skills, and
charts professional growth
What is a specialty certification Correct Answer course
and exam to specialize in an area of nursing such as
dialysis or perioperative care
looks good to employers, improves competency, can
extend scope of practice "grey area"
What is the importance of continuing competency Correct
Answer nurses must continually enhance and expand their
,knowledge and abilities to maintain a level of competence
equal to their roles, responsibilities, and practice settings
What percentage of LPNs are audited annually Correct
Answer 20%
3 Steps to CCP Correct Answer 1. Self-assessment
2. Learning Plan
3. List of activities
Describe the self-assessment step of CCP Correct Answer
First step; happens before licence renewal
- self reflection
- identify practice areas for further development
- build a learning plan (2nd step)
Describe the 4 components of the learning plan step of
CCP Correct Answer Second step
- continuing competence goals
- resources and strategies
- target date
- evaluation
Describe the list of activities step in CCP Correct Answer
Third step
- Complete learning
- Monitor practice hours
, - Keep track of activities that relate to competency
throughout the year (and keep proof such as certificates,
attendance, documentation etc)
How many hours must LPNs work when audited Correct
Answer Minimum of 1000 hours in the previous 4 year
period
Hours can be validated by the CCP process
When do audits begin Correct Answer May 1 - June 30
and to be done throughout the year
What is the rubric for a CPP audit (3) Correct Answer 1.
Describing learning activity that met the goal
2. Identifying the impact the learning had on practice
3. Evaluating how the learning changed the LPNS
thinking and/or behaviour
What is evidence-informed practice Correct Answer using
evidence to identify the potential benefits, harms , and
costs of any intervention and also acknowledges that what
works in one context might not in another
What is research utilization Correct Answer the use of
research findings in practice to improve care
What is transition shock Correct Answer clash between
learned ideals and actual nursing practice
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
A+ GRADE VERIFIED ANSWERS
John is 49 and is admitted with severe hypotension. Each
time he gets out of bed, he becomes weak and falls to the
floor. How can the practical nurse protect John from
falling?
A. Raise the side rails on the bed so he cannot get up by
himself.
B. Advise him not to get out of bed while his BP is low
C. Ask him to use the call bell for help before getting up
D. Relocate him to a room closer to the nursing station
Correct Answer C
only relocate patients that are lacking cognition/orientation
The PN assesses Eva, 6 months old. What finding would
indicate that Eva is developing at a higher level than other
children?
A. She is bored when left alone
B. She voluntarily grasps and object
C. She recognizes her parents
D. She waves bye-bye Correct Answer D
Jim, age 70, is hospitalized with pneumonia. The PN finds
him on the floor with his oxygen mask off and his Foley
,catheter pulled out. Which action should the PN take
initially?
A. Replace the oxygen immediately
B. Examine the urinary meatus
C. Assess Jim's current condition
D. Place a pillow under his head Correct Answer A
What two documents do employers use when developing
position descriptions and conducting evaluations? Correct
Answer CLPNA's LPN Standards of Practice and the Code
of Ethics
What is the purpose of the CPNRE and licensure? Correct
Answer protects the public by ensuring that entry-level
practical nurses have the competencies required to
practise safely and effectively
What is the purpose of a professional portfolio Correct
Answer showcases talents, most relevant skills, and
charts professional growth
What is a specialty certification Correct Answer course
and exam to specialize in an area of nursing such as
dialysis or perioperative care
looks good to employers, improves competency, can
extend scope of practice "grey area"
What is the importance of continuing competency Correct
Answer nurses must continually enhance and expand their
,knowledge and abilities to maintain a level of competence
equal to their roles, responsibilities, and practice settings
What percentage of LPNs are audited annually Correct
Answer 20%
3 Steps to CCP Correct Answer 1. Self-assessment
2. Learning Plan
3. List of activities
Describe the self-assessment step of CCP Correct Answer
First step; happens before licence renewal
- self reflection
- identify practice areas for further development
- build a learning plan (2nd step)
Describe the 4 components of the learning plan step of
CCP Correct Answer Second step
- continuing competence goals
- resources and strategies
- target date
- evaluation
Describe the list of activities step in CCP Correct Answer
Third step
- Complete learning
- Monitor practice hours
, - Keep track of activities that relate to competency
throughout the year (and keep proof such as certificates,
attendance, documentation etc)
How many hours must LPNs work when audited Correct
Answer Minimum of 1000 hours in the previous 4 year
period
Hours can be validated by the CCP process
When do audits begin Correct Answer May 1 - June 30
and to be done throughout the year
What is the rubric for a CPP audit (3) Correct Answer 1.
Describing learning activity that met the goal
2. Identifying the impact the learning had on practice
3. Evaluating how the learning changed the LPNS
thinking and/or behaviour
What is evidence-informed practice Correct Answer using
evidence to identify the potential benefits, harms , and
costs of any intervention and also acknowledges that what
works in one context might not in another
What is research utilization Correct Answer the use of
research findings in practice to improve care
What is transition shock Correct Answer clash between
learned ideals and actual nursing practice
