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A practical nurse (PN) is preparing to apply bilateral soft wrist restraints to a client to prevent the removal of essential medical devices. In what order should the PN perform the following actions? Arrange the steps in the correct chronological sequence.

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is prioritizing tasks for the upcoming shift on a medical-surgical unit. Which action is strictly within the LPN's scope of practice and legal responsibilities?

A practical nurse (PN) is gathering focused data on a 78-year-old client residing in a long-term care facility. The assistive personnel (AP) reports that the client, who is typically calm, has suddenly begun pacing the halls, appearing disoriented, and crying out intermittently. Which of the following data collection techniques and actions are appropriate for the PN to implement? Select all that apply.

Management of a client diagnosed with an active Clostridioides difficile infection requires specific transmission-based precautions. Which interventions must be included in this client's care? Select all that apply.

An older adult client is resting in the preoperative holding area awaiting an elective joint replacement. The primary surgeon has just finished explaining the procedure to the client and departed the unit. The charge nurse assigns the practical nurse to secure the client's signature on the preoperative consent document. As the practical nurse hands a pen to the client, the client states, 'I am willing to sign this, but I still have absolutely no idea what the recovery time will be or what the specific risks are.' Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the practical nurse to take?

A risk management committee at a healthcare facility is reviewing recent staff interventions to evaluate adherence to legal and ethical regulations. Which documented action by a practical nurse (PN) demonstrates appropriate compliance with established standards of practice?

A client is placed on concurrent airborne and contact precautions due to active pulmonary tuberculosis and a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) wound infection. Which action by the practical nurse demonstrates adherence to safe infection control and scope of practice standards?

A client with dementia is pacing the unit hallway and repeatedly attempting to enter other clients' rooms. Which intervention should the practical nurse implement first to promote safety?

While managing care for assigned individuals on a telemetry step-down unit, a practical nurse encounters several situations requiring clinical decision-making. Which action by the practical nurse demonstrates appropriate scope of practice and interprofessional collaboration?

While completing client rounds in a long-term care facility, a practical nurse (PN) observes an assistive personnel (AP) attempting to increase the flow rate on a client's continuous enteral feeding pump. Arrange the following actions the PN should take in the correct chronological order of priority.

An oriented, competent adult client with end-stage renal disease informs the clinical team of their decision to permanently discontinue hemodialysis. Later, the client's adult child confronts the practical nurse (PN) in a busy unit hallway, stating, "My parent is not thinking clearly! You must go in there, explain what will happen without dialysis, and make them sign the consent for tomorrow's treatment." Which action by the PN represents the most appropriate response?

After providing care for a client diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis in a negative-pressure isolation room, a nurse prepares to remove personal protective equipment (PPE). The nurse is currently wearing clean gloves, an isolation gown, a face shield, and a particulate respirator. Which action demonstrates the correct procedure for removing the respirator?

An acute care unit is managing the discharge preparation for a client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Various healthcare professionals are collaborating to ensure the client is ready for a safe transition home. Based on legal scopes of practice and delegation guidelines, match each clinical task with the most appropriate healthcare team member.

A newly admitted client has a draining leg wound that recently cultured positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Which personal protective equipment (PPE) must the practical nurse don before entering the client's room?

During the night shift, a 75-year-old client who is two days postoperative following a hip arthroplasty suddenly becomes highly agitated and attempts to climb over the side rails. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) recommends applying a vest restraint to prevent a fall. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) take first?

A practical nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has just arrived on the surgical unit following a right total hip arthroplasty. Which actions should the nurse take to prevent client injury and clinical errors? (Select all that apply.)

A practical nurse (PN) is providing care for a group of clients on a busy medical-surgical unit. Which actions by the PN correctly uphold client rights, advocacy, and safety principles? Select all that apply.

Following an open reduction and internal fixation of the right femur, a 74-year-old client suddenly exhibits new-onset severe agitation. The client, who was previously oriented and cooperative, begins attempting to climb over the raised side rails and forcefully pulls off the continuous pulse oximeter. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) take first to prevent client injury?

A practical nurse (PN) accidentally drops a glass collection bottle containing a client's pleural fluid, which shatters and creates a biohazardous spill in a high-traffic unit hallway. Arrange the following actions in the correct priority order to safely manage this hazard.

A practical nurse (PN) at a community pediatric clinic is collecting data on a toddler who presents with multiple bruises in various stages of healing. The caregiver's explanation of the injuries is inconsistent with the physical findings. Arrange the following actions in the order the PN should perform them to comply with legal and ethical standards.