Physiological Integrity
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A practical nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is 24 hours postoperative following a bowel resection. The client is scheduled to receive oral metoprolol. Current vital signs are: blood pressure 92/58 mm Hg, apical pulse 116 beats/min, and respirations 22 breaths/min. The client's urine output for the last 4 hours was 85 mL. Which action should the practical nurse take first?
The practical nurse (PN) is collecting data on a client who is 4 hours postpartum following a vaginal delivery of a large-for-gestational-age newborn. Which assessment findings indicate a complication of physiological adaptation requiring immediate notification of the registered nurse (RN)? Select all that apply.
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A practical nurse (PN) is providing care for a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a total thyroidectomy. Which of the following actions by the PN demonstrate appropriate risk reduction and clinical prioritization? Select all that apply.
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A practical nurse (PN) is caring for a 78-year-old client who was admitted with a fractured femur and is receiving scheduled doses of oral oxycodone for pain management. During the night shift, the PN finds the client newly agitated, picking at the bedsheets, and unable to recognize family members. The client's vital signs are blood pressure 102/68 mm Hg, heart rate 94 beats/min, respiratory rate 11 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation 89% on room air. The client's family requests the next dose of pain medication to calm the client. Which action should the PN take first?
While checking on a client who underwent a subtotal thyroidectomy earlier in the shift, the practical nurse observes that the client is unusually restless. The client points to the surgical area and whispers, "It feels really tight in my neck." Which action should the nurse take first?
The healthcare team is managing the recovery of a client who underwent a left total knee arthroplasty the previous day. The client is receiving continuous epidural analgesia and requires assistance with daily activities. Which interventions are appropriate for the practical nurse to incorporate into the client's basic care routine? Select all that apply.
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A practical nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hours postoperative following a left-sided modified radical mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's care plan? Select all that apply.
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A practical nurse (PN) is providing basic care and comfort for an older adult client who returned to the unit 4 hours ago following a right femoral cardiac catheterization. The client has a history of mild dementia and requires assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Which actions should the PN include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
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A practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer scheduled morning medications, including oral pantoprazole and oral metoprolol, to a client admitted ago with an upper gastrointestinal bleed. The client states, "My stomach hurts a little, but I am mostly just very dizzy." The client's current vital signs are: blood pressure , heart rate , respirations , and oxygen saturation on room air. Based on this data, which action should the PN take first?
A 68-year-old client is on bed rest in skeletal traction after suffering a fractured femur. During mid-afternoon rounding, the client appears anxious, shifts frequently in bed, and expresses intense thirst. Vital signs collected at this time show a heart rate of 112 beats/min, blood pressure of 102/66 mm Hg, and a respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min. The baseline vitals taken upon arrival were a heart rate of 82 beats/min, blood pressure of 130/76 mm Hg, and a respiratory rate of 16 breaths/min. Which action should the practical nurse prioritize?
During the morning shift on a cardiac step-down unit, a client recovering from an acute myocardial infarction requires several pharmacological interventions. The client's active electronic health record includes orders for a continuous intravenous heparin infusion, an annual influenza immunization, oral metoprolol, and oral digoxin (supplied as a liquid concentration of ). Which intervention demonstrates the appropriate application of pharmacological safety and the practical nursing scope of practice?
A practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the care requirements for a group of assigned clients at the beginning of a shift. Which of the following planned actions demonstrate appropriate application of risk reduction principles within the PN scope of practice? Select all that apply.
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A practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer a prescribed intramuscular medication that is supplied in a single-dose glass ampule. Arrange the following preparation steps in the correct chronological order to ensure safe medication handling and administration.
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A practical nurse (PN) is collecting data on a 78-year-old client who is receiving intravenous antibiotics for a severe urinary tract infection. Which of the following assessment findings should the PN identify as early indicators of systemic decompensation and report to the registered nurse (RN) immediately? Select all that apply.
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A client is 12 hours postoperative following a total thyroidectomy. While inflating the blood pressure cuff to measure the client's vital signs, the practical nurse observes that the client's hand and fingers suddenly curl inward in a spasm. Which action should the nurse take first?
A practical nurse is assigned to care for an older adult client who has oropharyngeal dysphagia following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The client is alert and ready for their afternoon meal. Arrange the following nursing actions in the correct chronological order to safely assist the client with eating and prevent aspiration.
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A client is admitted to the nursing unit directly after undergoing a percutaneous liver biopsy. To reduce the risk of internal bleeding and ensure safety, what is the most appropriate position for the practical nurse to place this client?
A client is transferred back to the medical-surgical unit after undergoing a percutaneous liver biopsy. To promote hemostasis and prevent complications, which of the following positions is most appropriate for this client?
A practical nurse (PN) is reviewing the medication administration record (MAR) and morning laboratory results for assigned clients. Identify the actions that represent safe and appropriate practice for the PN. Select all that apply.
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A practical nurse is preparing to administer an oral suspension to a client who weighs . The healthcare provider has prescribed to be administered in two equally divided doses. The pharmacy dispenses the medication with a concentration of . How many should the practical nurse administer for each dose? Record your answer to the nearest tenth. Do not include units in your answer.