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The patient asks the LPN what could have continued to their diagnosis of metabolic acidosis. Which of the following statements would be an appropriate response by the nurse? - Answer The diarrhea you experienced during the last week caused your imbalance" During lunch the nurse notices a patien...

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Nur 160 Exam Questions Solved 100% Correct
The patient asks the LPN what could have continued to their diagnosis of metabolic
acidosis. Which of the following statements would be an appropriate response by the
nurse? - Answer The diarrhea you experienced during the last week caused your
imbalance"


During lunch the nurse notices a patient with a mid- line incision coughing forcibly.
Which should be the nurse's next action after the patient is no longer coughing? -
Answer The nurse will educate on splinting


The nurse is doing education with a patient that is newly diagnosed with diabetes
mellitus. Which statement by the patient would indicate a need for further teaching? -
Answer I would wipe the first drop away with an alcohol pad"


The LPN is doing patient education on risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease.
The nurse understands which are contributing factors? - Answer - Family history of
cardiovascular disease


- Age


- Smoking


A patient is taking warfarin (Coumadin) to treat cardiac dysrthmias. The nurse knows to
educate the patient to limit her intake of Vitamin K in their diet because it can
potentially have which effect on the patient? - Answer Increase in the PT/INR and
increase clotting time

, The LPN is reinforcing teaching that was provided to a patient about furosemide (Lasix).
The LPN knows furosemide (Lasix) will act on the body in which way? - Answer To
reduce edema


A patient presents to the Emergency Room (ED) with the following symptoms: three
pound weight gain in the 24 hours, dyspnea at rest, fatigue, anxiety, and 4+ edema of
the bilateral lower extremities from the foot to the knee. Which vital signs would the
LPN expect the patient to display? - Answer BP 160/98, HR 102, RR 24


The nurse is educating a patient on the risk factors the patient can modify, or change to
prevent the development of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The LPN knows which of
the following are risk factors that can be modified? - Answer Smoking
- Obesity
- Sedentary lifestyle


The nurse is inserting a foley catheter in a female patient. After inserting the catheter
three inches, and advancing another one to two inches, the nurse still hasn't obtained
any urine return and assumes the catheter is in the vagina. Which is the next action by
the nurse? - Answer Leave the catheter in place as a marker, obtain a new sterile
catheter kit and attempt again


When inserting a catheter in a male patient, the LPN knows the urethra is longer, and
the catheter should be inserted how many inches? - Answer 7-9 inches


The LPN is providing care to a patient with a history of diabetes mellitus who is lethargic
and confused. Their skin is hot - Answer Check the blood glucose level


The LPN is assessing the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) on a patient who has had a change
in mental status. The LPN knows which of following would be assessed by the GCS? -
Answer Best eye - opening response

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