Employment of LPN/LVNs in the hospital setting is at a high level because their salaries are lower than RNs, which helps hospitals to provide cost-effective care. The specialty of the LPN/LVN is:
a. excellent bedside care.
b. individualized patient care.
c. specialized patient care.
d. customized patient care.
Question 2The emergency department nurse is caring for a patient who has gone into cardiac arrest. The nurse is performing external defibrillation. Which of the following is a vital step in the procedure?
A) Gel pads are placed anteriorly, over the apex, and posteriorly for better conduction.
B) No one is to be touching the patient at the time shock is delivered.
C) Continue to ventilate the patient via endotracheal tube during the procedure.
D) Second shock cannot be administered for 1 minute to allow recharging.
Question 3A patient who is new to Medicare has been reviewing coverage for health screening tests. Which statements indicate the patient understands the recommendations provided by Medicare? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. I can have a Pap smear once a year.
2. I can have a mammogram once a year.
3. I can have a colonoscopy every 15 years.
4. I can have fecal occult blood testing every 2 years.
5. I can have bone mass screening every 2 years if I'm at risk.
Question 4The commission of an act that a prudent nurse would not have done, or the omission of an act a prudent nurse would have done, that results in injury to a patient is termed:
a. malpractice.
b. negligence.
c. neglect.
d. disregard.
Question 5The nurse at an assisted living facility is planning secondary prevention activities for a group of residents at risk for cardiac problems. Which activities would be appropriate for this level of care? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Blood pressure monitoring
2. Demonstration on the use of walkers and canes
3. Explanation on why tobacco should be avoided
4. Discussion with a dietitian for elevated cholesterol levels
5. Discussion with a physical therapist for loss of muscle tone
Question 6The licensing law that (1) defines the title and regulations governing the practice of nursing and (2) states the requirements for licensure is called the:
a. state practice act.
b. nurse regulation act.
c. nurse practice act.
d. legislative act.
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