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• Case Information: Mr. Lamay- 62 YRS old, is hospitalized with
emphysema. He is receiving continuous oxygen therapy by nasal cannula.
Question: Mr. Lamay has just finished his bath when he presents with
dyspnea. He sits down, leaning forward slightly. What should the practical
nurse do?
a) Increase Mr.Lamay’s oxygen flow.
b) Check the oxygen Saturation level
c) Ask Mr. Lamay to take deep breaths
d) Encourage diaphragmatic breathing
SOLUTION:: B
• Question: The next day, the practical nurse teaches Mr. Lamay how
to perform breathing exercises for his emphysema. Which behavior
demonstrates that Mr. Lamay has understood the teaching.
a) Mr. Lamay observes his abdominal muscles when inhaling and exhaling
b) Mr. Lamay counts his respirations while inhaling and exhaling silently
c) While supine, Mr. Lamay inhales deeply and says the letter “O”
on exhalation
d) While sitting, Mr. Lamay inhales deeply and exhales slowly with
pursed Lips
SOLUTION:: D
• Question: Which observation would indicate to the practical nurse
the possibility of a respiratory tract infection?
a) Dyspnea and more frequent use of bronchodilators
b) Increasingly labored respirations with exhalation
c) Reduced breath sounds and presence of tachypnea
d) A productive cough with purulent secretions
SOLUTION:: D
• Question: Mrs. Lamay asks for information on emphysema. Which piece
of information about emphysema is the most important to give Mr.
Lamay?
a) Inform her that Mr. Lamay will have to limit his physical exertion
b) Encourage her to consult their physician for emphysema screening tests
c) Explain to her that Mr. Lamay will recover once the drug therapy begins
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d) Let her know that his lung tissue might regenerate if he were to
stop smoking
SOLUTION:: A
• Question: Mrs. Lamay is Aboriginal. She informs the practical nurse that
she and her husband have asked an Aboriginal healer to visit Mr. Lamay.
What should the practical nurse do?
a) Inform them it is preferable that only one style of therapy be used at
a time
b) Suggest a meeting between the attending physician and the healer
c) Discuss with the health-care team how to accommodate the visit
d) Read about traditional Aboriginal beliefs
SOLUTION:: C
• Case Information: Mr. Johanson, 68 YRS old, has pneumonia and
is orthopneic.
Question: The practical nurse is asked to collect a sputum specimen form Mr.
Johanson. What is the most appropriate collection time?
a) After providing mouth care
b) Immediately following morning care
c) At bedtime
d) Before breakfast
SOLUTION:: D
• Question: The practical nurse is asked to monitor Mr. Johanson’s urinary
output. What amount of urine output per hour should the practical nurse
report immediately?
a) 15ml
b) 45ml
c) 60ml
d) 70ml
SOLUTION:: A
• Question: The physician has ordered Mr. Johanson to ambulate to the
bathroom. Which finding would indicate to the practical nurse that
Mr. Johanson is not tolerating the increase in activity?
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a) He becomes flushed
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b) His heart rate is lower
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c) He becomes agitated
d) His respiratory rate decreases
SOLUTION:: C
• Question: Mr. Johanson tells the practical nurse, “ No one took the time to
answer my call light last night.” Which response by the practical nurse
would be most appropriate?
a) We were really short-staffed last night. I’m sorry you felt
alone. b) It sounds like you had a particularly difficult night last
night
c) Were you aware that the client in the next room was very sick last
night d) I’m sorry. I know how it feels when no-one takes the time to
respond
SOLUTION:: B
• Case Information: Mr. Robertson, 30 YRS old, was diagnosed 5 YRS ago
with rapidly progressing multiple sclerosis. He has been married for 8 YRS
and has two children 7 and 5. He has recently been admitted to a long-
term care facility because his wife can no longer care for him at home.
Question: What behavior would indicate to the practical nurse that the
disease has progressed beyond its early stages?
a) Choking on solid food
b) Ataxic gait
c) Report tingling in extremities
d) Having periodic tremors in extremities
SOLUTION:: A
• Question: What procedure should the practical nurse implement when
using a mechanical sling lift to move Mr. Robertson from his bed to a
wheelchair?
a) Instruct him to hold onto the swivel bar during
transfer b) Position the wheelchair perpendicular to the
lift
c) Place the bed in the lowest position
d) Ask a co-worker to assist in the transfer
SOLUTION:: D
• Question: Mr. Robertson’s two sons visit frequently. Which response