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Question 1 of 5

Physical examination of a client regarding mobility status should:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Gait is usually assessed as the client walks into the room. Normal gait is smooth, flowing, and rhythmic without assistive devices.

Question 2 of 5

A 15 year-old high school wrestler has been taking diuretics to lose weight to compete in a lower weight class. Which of the following medical tests is most likely to be given?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Diuretics can disturb the sodium and potassium balance, resulting in cardiac complications. Monitoring electrolyte levels is critical.

Question 3 of 5

The greatest time savers when planning client care include all of the following except:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The greatest time-savers when planning client care are activities that facilitate focus and completion of priority items. Time-savers include setting goals, establishing priorities, planning tasks, delegating where appropriate, re-assessment, and ongoing evaluation of needs.

Question 4 of 5

Nail and foot care are essential in meeting basic hygiene needs of clients. Important assessments by the nurse in this area include:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The nail beds and the tissue surrounding the nails should be assessed for abnormal discoloration, lesions, paronychia (infection of tissue surrounding the nail), tissue dryness, breaks in the skin, pressure areas, or other abnormal appearances.

Question 5 of 5

The LPN is preparing to clean a client's PEG tube. Which of the following tasks should the nurse perform? A. Gently remove crusty drainage from the site. B. Pull the tube in multiple directions to ensure it is secure. C. Thoroughly dry the skin around the tube site with a clean towel. D. Use mild soap to clean around the tube site. E. Apply talcum powder to the tube site.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: LPNs caring for the PEG tube should be careful to not disrupt the tube, pull on the tube, or apply any ointment or powder near or on the tube. Talcum powder may irritate the stoma.

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