LVN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1 ATI |
COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR ERTIFICATION
SUCCESS
Standards of Care -correct-answer-Defines acts whose performance is require,
permitted or prohibited.
This is what a a prudent wise nurse would do.
Know alternative ways to not use restraints. -correct-answer-Put patient close to
the nursing station.
How to treat a patient with constipation. -correct-answer-Enema, laxatives, check
for fecal impaction, and water.
Who are the patients that require the 3 point gate? -correct-answer-A patient
with a femur fracture and non weight baring patients
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what do you want to make sure the wrist restraints would be on when placed on
the patient. -correct-answer-the patted areas should be on the bony prominence
to prevent pressure ulcer.
How do you properly use a walker. -correct-answer-Dont let the patient drag the
walker. they must be able to lift the walker and make sure the walker is infront of
them.
Patient fell, what would be the first thing you do with regarding an incident
report? -correct-answer-Check for injuries first before you check for vital signs.
then go and ask for help, and then you report it to the physician.
Since Cdiff is contact, you might find it in the stool. how do you properly do hand
hygiene ? -correct-answer-use antibacterial soap.
As an LVN what do you assign an AP (CNA) to do first? -correct-answer-understand
Maslow's Hierarchy of needs. Feeding is first for example.
Reporting unethical behavior. -correct-answer-follow chain of command. don't tell
the ombudsman of your coworker.
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what type of infection disease would you use an N-95 respiratory mask? -correct-
answer-for Tuberculosis. (TB) (airborne precaution)
Patient is anxious and confused. If you don't want to use restraints, what can do
you? -correct-answer-Give Pain medication for the anxious patient. they might be
in pain hence, they are anxious. might be anxious because they need to go to the
bathroom, pretty much orient them to the facility to know where things are, such
as the call light. and we can assign them to be close to the nursing station.
what to check for when the patient has wrist restraints ? -correct-answer-check
for circulation. Capillary refill. check their hands to make sure its not cold and
clammy.
What kind of precaution is Pneumonia? -correct-answer-It is droplets so you
would have to wear a mask.
Culture of Asian American and Indian decent. How is the eye culture looked upon?
-correct-answer-they won't even look at you. it might be against their culture. its
showing respect if they don't show eye contact.