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Question 1 of 5

An adult is hospitalized following a myocardial infarction. While the client is receiving heparin, the nurse should have which of the following medications available?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Protamine sulfate is the antidote for heparin overdose, reversing its anticoagulant effects in case of bleeding.

Question 2 of 5

The registered nurse delegates actions related to the care of colostomies to the practical nurse. Which actions should the practical nurse question as being outside the licensed practical nurse's scope of practice? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,D

Rationale: Assessment and initial education require nursing judgment, which is outside the LPN's scope. Other tasks are within their scope.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a woman who is admitted for a hysterectomy. The woman does not speak English. No staff members speak the client's language. Which approach by the nurse would be most appropriate when communicating with the client about her care before and after the surgery?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nurse should request an interpreter from social services to ensure accurate communication. Using a child to interpret is inappropriate due to medical terminology and privacy concerns. Pictures, gestures, or slow speech in English are insufficient for surgical care discussions.

Question 4 of 5

A client is admitted with the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. While taking a history, the client tells the nurse he was admitted for the same thing twice before, the last time just 3 months ago. The nurse would anticipate the provider ordering

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: vena caval interruption. Clients with contraindications to Heparin, recurrent PE or those with complications related to the medical therapy may require vena caval interruption by the placement of a filter device in the inferior vena cava. A filter can be placed transvenously to trap clots before they travel to the pulmonary circulation.

Question 5 of 5

The practical nurse (PN) is collaborating with the registered nurse to conduct a developmental assessment of a 9-month-old client during a well-child visit. Which statement by the infant's parent should cause the PN concern?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: By 9 months, infants should independently grasp objects. This indicates a potential fine motor delay requiring further evaluation.

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