A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a prescription for home oxygen. Which information should the nurse teach?
- A. Use a humidifier with the oxygen
- B. Wear cotton socks when the oxygen is in use
- C. Avoid all types of smoking materials
- D. Use a nasal cannula during meals
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wearing cotton socks helps prevent static electricity, which poses a fire risk when using oxygen.
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A charge nurse is making assignments for the upcoming shift. What assignment should the charge nurse give to an LPN?
- A. A client who requires complex medication management
- B. A client who has dehydration and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- C. A client needing assessment of a new diagnosis
- D. A client requiring a nursing care plan update
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client with dehydration and IBD does not require complex medication administration, making this an appropriate assignment for an LPN.
A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change for a client who has a surgical wound. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent contamination during the dressing change?
- A. Use sterile gloves only if needed
- B. Restart the procedure if the sterile solution splashes onto the sterile field when pouring the solution into the dressing tray
- C. Keep the dressing tray on the client's bed
- D. Avoid talking during the procedure
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If liquid comes in contact with the sterile field at any point, it is considered contaminated and unsterile, necessitating the restart of the procedure.
A nurse is assessing the IV infusion site of a client who reports pain at the site. The site is red and there is warmth along the course of the vein. What should the nurse do?
- A. Continue the infusion
- B. Increase the infusion rate
- C. Discontinue the infusion
- D. Apply a cold compress
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The symptoms suggest phlebitis. The nurse should discontinue the infusion and may apply a warm compress.
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from a chair to the bed. The client can bear partial weight and has upper body strength. Which device should the nurse use?
- A. A wheelchair
- B. A stand-assist lift
- C. A transfer belt
- D. A slide board
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A stand-assist lift is appropriate for patients who can bear partial weight and have upper body strength.
A nurse is documenting client care. Which of the following entries should the nurse identify as an example of implementation of client care?
- A. Contacted the provider to report client findings
- B. Administered medications as prescribed
- C. Reviewed the client's lab results
- D. Discussed the care plan with the family
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting that medications were administered as prescribed is an example of the implementation of client care.
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