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B. Encourage her to express her feelings
The practical nurse should first discuss the issue with the client. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mrs.
McLean, 61 year old, is admitted with heart failure. She present with a productive cough,
dyspnea and lower leg edema. She is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via nasal cannula.she has
an order for oxygen for digoxin 0.125mg, propranolol (Inderal)80 mg and furosemide (Lasix) 40
mg
Mrs Maclean is having difficulty coping with her deteriorating health. How should the practical
nurse proceed?
A. Contact the physician for an order of antidepressants
B. Encourage her to express her feelings.
C. Discuss Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).
D. Arrange a visit from a spiritual advisor.
,D. Raise the head of the bed
Placing the client in an upright position allows for improved lung expansion. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mrs. McLean, 61 year old, is admitted with heart failure. She present with a
productive cough, dyspnea and lower leg edema. She is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via
nasal cannula.she has an order for oxygen for digoxin 0.125mg, propranolol (Inderal)80 mg and
furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg
Mrs. Mac Lean's respiratory rate increase to 28 breaths per minute at rest. What should the
practical nurse do first?
A. Contact the physician immediately
B. Collaborate with the nurse-in-charge
C. Increase oxygen to 6 L per minute
D. Raise the head of the bed.
A. Encourage her to take her medication in the morning
The client will often to void after going to bed due to fluid in the legs returning to the heart and
then the kidneys for filtering after they lie down. To help the client get undisturbed rest as
possible, furosemide should be taken earlier in the day. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mrs. McLean,
61 year old, is admitted with heart failure. She present with a productive cough, dyspnea and
lower leg edema. She is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via nasal cannula.she has an order for
oxygen for digoxin 0.125mg, propranolol (Inderal)80 mg and furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg
Upon discharge, Mrs Maclean tells the PN that she plans to take half the prescribed dose of
furosemide because she will be up all night going to the bathroom. What should the practical
nurse do first?
,A. Encourage her to take the medication in the morning
B. Suggest that she go to bed later in the evening
C. Recommend that she stops fluid intake 6 hours before bedtime
D. Encourage the use of inconvenient product
B. Collaborate with a nursing colleague
This action satisfies the requirements of being responsible for individual competence, being
aware that more education is needed and seeking guidance when necessary. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mrs. McLean, 61 year old, is admitted with heart failure. She present with a
productive cough, dyspnea and lower leg edema. She is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via
nasal cannula.she has an order for oxygen for digoxin 0.125mg, propranolol (Inderal)80 mg and
furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg
The practical nurse is having difficulty recognizing lung sounds. How should the practical nurse
proceed?
A. Delegate activity to a college
B. Collaborate with a nursing colleague
C. Refer to baseline documentation
D. Reassess the client within 4 hours
D. Obtain an order for serum digoxin level
Request digitalis blood level is the best action, as digitalis toxicity is suspected. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mrs. McLean, 61 year old, is admitted with heart failure. She present with a
productive cough, dyspnea and lower leg edema. She is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via
, nasal cannula.she has an order for oxygen for digoxin 0.125mg, propranolol (Inderal)80 mg and
furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg
Mrs. McLean tells the PN she is experiencing confusion, nausea and vision changes. Vital signs
are T 37ºC, HR 45, RR24, BP 138/80 and SpO2 92% with oxygen 4 L per minute via nasal
cannula. What should the practical nurse do first?
A. Complete a Snellen eye test
B. Encourage deep breathing exercise
C. Administer propranolol
D. Obtain an order for serum digoxin level
B. Consult with the wound care team
The wound is getting worse, so consultation with wound specialist is the priority. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mr. Walter, 71 years old, has a diagnosis of Parkinson disease. He is taking
carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet). He relies on his wife for some of his personal care. They live
alone in their home and have a daughter in the same community. Mr. Walter is competent.
The Practical nurse visits Mr. Walter at home to complete a dressing change to his coccyx
pressure injury. The practical nurse notices that the wound has increased in size and depth.
What should the practical nurse do first?
A encourage his wife to provide high protein meals
B. Consult with the wound care team
C. Arrange admission to the hospital
D. Pack the wound with dry gauze
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B. Encourage her to express her feelings
The practical nurse should first discuss the issue with the client. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mrs.
McLean, 61 year old, is admitted with heart failure. She present with a productive cough,
dyspnea and lower leg edema. She is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via nasal cannula.she has
an order for oxygen for digoxin 0.125mg, propranolol (Inderal)80 mg and furosemide (Lasix) 40
mg
Mrs Maclean is having difficulty coping with her deteriorating health. How should the practical
nurse proceed?
A. Contact the physician for an order of antidepressants
B. Encourage her to express her feelings.
C. Discuss Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).
D. Arrange a visit from a spiritual advisor.
,D. Raise the head of the bed
Placing the client in an upright position allows for improved lung expansion. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mrs. McLean, 61 year old, is admitted with heart failure. She present with a
productive cough, dyspnea and lower leg edema. She is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via
nasal cannula.she has an order for oxygen for digoxin 0.125mg, propranolol (Inderal)80 mg and
furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg
Mrs. Mac Lean's respiratory rate increase to 28 breaths per minute at rest. What should the
practical nurse do first?
A. Contact the physician immediately
B. Collaborate with the nurse-in-charge
C. Increase oxygen to 6 L per minute
D. Raise the head of the bed.
A. Encourage her to take her medication in the morning
The client will often to void after going to bed due to fluid in the legs returning to the heart and
then the kidneys for filtering after they lie down. To help the client get undisturbed rest as
possible, furosemide should be taken earlier in the day. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mrs. McLean,
61 year old, is admitted with heart failure. She present with a productive cough, dyspnea and
lower leg edema. She is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via nasal cannula.she has an order for
oxygen for digoxin 0.125mg, propranolol (Inderal)80 mg and furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg
Upon discharge, Mrs Maclean tells the PN that she plans to take half the prescribed dose of
furosemide because she will be up all night going to the bathroom. What should the practical
nurse do first?
,A. Encourage her to take the medication in the morning
B. Suggest that she go to bed later in the evening
C. Recommend that she stops fluid intake 6 hours before bedtime
D. Encourage the use of inconvenient product
B. Collaborate with a nursing colleague
This action satisfies the requirements of being responsible for individual competence, being
aware that more education is needed and seeking guidance when necessary. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mrs. McLean, 61 year old, is admitted with heart failure. She present with a
productive cough, dyspnea and lower leg edema. She is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via
nasal cannula.she has an order for oxygen for digoxin 0.125mg, propranolol (Inderal)80 mg and
furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg
The practical nurse is having difficulty recognizing lung sounds. How should the practical nurse
proceed?
A. Delegate activity to a college
B. Collaborate with a nursing colleague
C. Refer to baseline documentation
D. Reassess the client within 4 hours
D. Obtain an order for serum digoxin level
Request digitalis blood level is the best action, as digitalis toxicity is suspected. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mrs. McLean, 61 year old, is admitted with heart failure. She present with a
productive cough, dyspnea and lower leg edema. She is receiving oxygen 4 L per minute via
, nasal cannula.she has an order for oxygen for digoxin 0.125mg, propranolol (Inderal)80 mg and
furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg
Mrs. McLean tells the PN she is experiencing confusion, nausea and vision changes. Vital signs
are T 37ºC, HR 45, RR24, BP 138/80 and SpO2 92% with oxygen 4 L per minute via nasal
cannula. What should the practical nurse do first?
A. Complete a Snellen eye test
B. Encourage deep breathing exercise
C. Administer propranolol
D. Obtain an order for serum digoxin level
B. Consult with the wound care team
The wound is getting worse, so consultation with wound specialist is the priority. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mr. Walter, 71 years old, has a diagnosis of Parkinson disease. He is taking
carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet). He relies on his wife for some of his personal care. They live
alone in their home and have a daughter in the same community. Mr. Walter is competent.
The Practical nurse visits Mr. Walter at home to complete a dressing change to his coccyx
pressure injury. The practical nurse notices that the wound has increased in size and depth.
What should the practical nurse do first?
A encourage his wife to provide high protein meals
B. Consult with the wound care team
C. Arrange admission to the hospital
D. Pack the wound with dry gauze
