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LPN Fundamentals Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
All of the following factors correctly influence respiration except one. Which of the following is incorrect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrocodone depresses respiration e.g., slowing RR in pain relief making it correct. Stress, heat, and altitude (low O2) raise RR e.g., panting. No incorrect factor; hydrocodone aligns with nursing pharmacology for monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse expects which of the following symptoms from a client suspected with appendicitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: McBurney's point pain e.g., RLQ tenderness is expected in appendicitis, unlike umbilical (early), diarrhea (variable), heartburn (unrelated). Nurses expect e.g., palpation for confirmation, per classics.
Question 3 of 5
A long-term care facility is seeking an advanced practice nurse to educate the staff about palliative care for the residents. The facility would benefit most by hiring which advanced practice nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a long-term care setting needing staff education on palliative care, a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is the ideal hire due to their advanced expertise in a specialized area like gerontology or end-of-life care. A CNS focuses on improving care delivery through staff training, consultation, and system-level enhancements, making them well-suited to teach complex topics like pain management and emotional support in palliative care. Nurse practitioners primarily provide direct patient care, such as diagnosing and prescribing, which doesn't align with the educational focus here. Nurse researchers advance knowledge through studies, not staff training, while nurse administrators manage operations, not clinical education. The CNS's role bridges practice and education, ensuring staff gain the skills and confidence to support residents effectively, enhancing care quality in a setting where chronic conditions and end-of-life needs are prevalent.
Question 4 of 5
When following evidence-based practice, a nurse's actions are based on which sources of information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing relies on robust, verifiable sources to guide actions, ensuring care is effective and safe. Published research, like peer-reviewed studies, provides the scientific backbone, offering tested interventions and outcomes. National standards, such as those from QSEN or ANA, synthesize this research into practice guidelines, ensuring consistency and quality. Targeted literature, like systematic reviews, refines focus on specific issues, enhancing relevance. Traditional knowledge, passed generationally, lacks empirical rigor and may perpetuate unproven methods, making it unreliable for EBP. Nurses using EBP prioritize these evidence-driven sources, integrating them with clinical judgment and patient needs. This approach moves care beyond habit or hearsay, grounding it in data like studies on wound care or pain relief improving outcomes and aligning with modern healthcare's demand for accountability and precision.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is immunizing children against measles. This is an example of what level of preventive care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immunizing children against measles is primary prevention, stopping disease before it occurs by boosting immunity here, via vaccines that prevent measles' highly contagious spread. This proactive step, common in clinics or schools, promotes health and averts outbreaks, aligning with nursing's focus on keeping populations well. Secondary prevention screens for early detection, like testing for measles exposure, while tertiary prevention rehabilitates after illness, such as managing measles complications. 'Chronic' isn't a prevention level. Measles shots exemplify primary care's impact decades of vaccination have slashed cases showing nursing's role in preempting illness, protecting kids before exposure, and building community health resilience through simple, effective interventions.