ATI LPN
Dewitt Fundamentals Quizlet LPN Pass Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
When the licensed practical/vocational nurse is checking the physician's orders against the medication record prior to setting up medications, the nurse discovers a medication error made on the previous shift. The nurse reports this error to the supervising nurse. Which of the following persons will need to fill out an incident report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The licensed practical/vocational nurse who discovers a medication error from the previous shift is responsible for filling out the incident report. This nurse identified the discrepancy, making them the firsthand witness to the event, which is crucial for accurate reporting. Incident reports document deviations from standard care to improve safety and track errors, and the discoverer's account ensures an unbiased, immediate record. The nurse who made the error might provide details, but the discoverer initiates the process per protocol. The supervising nurse oversees but doesn't typically file the report unless involved, and the primary nurse from the prior shift isn't present. This responsibility aligns with accountability and supports system-wide quality improvement.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is sending some lab results to the primary physician's office. The nurse most needs to do which of the following things?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Verifying receipt of faxed lab results via a follow-up call and documenting it ensures communication accuracy and accountability. Noting the fax alone or leaving a record note lacks confirmation, and checking with the lab doesn't guarantee physician receipt. This step prevents care delays, a vital nursing responsibility.
Question 3 of 5
To protect the client's skin from injury during hygiene care, including bathing or showering, application of lotion, and bed making, you most need to do which of the following things?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Short fingernails prevent skin injury during hygiene tasks, unlike covered jewelry, brisk drying (which irritates), or loose sheets (unrelated). Nurses prioritize this for client safety.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse visiting a client and the client's family in the home teaches family members to massage the client's back and enlists their aid in providing backrubs. Which of the following reasons most likely represents the main reason the nurse has enlisted the aid of the family?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enlisting family for backrubs mainly reduces their helplessness, empowering them in care. Need, medication, or sleep benefits are secondary. Nurses foster this involvement.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing intervention is important in preventing urinary complications in immobilized patients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Implementing bladder training programs, with scheduled voiding, prevents urinary complications like retention or infections in immobilized patients by promoting bladder control and function. More fluids alone don't address voiding issues, while less assistance or constant bedpan use can worsen retention risks. Nurses use this to encourage continence, adapting care to immobility's impact on urinary health, ensuring complications are minimized through structured support.