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Question 1 of 15

Health Promotion

The PN teaches energy conservation to a patient with chronic fatigue. The PN should suggest:

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Question 1 of 25

Prioritization

Four patients need attention. Who should the LPN assess first?

A. New onset chest pain with diaphoresis and shortness of breath

B. Routine medication administration due in 30 minutes

C. Discharge teaching for a stable post-op patient

D. Scheduled bath for a long-term care resident

Incorrect

Airway, breathing, and circulation threats (acute chest pain with respiratory symptoms) outrank routine or comfort tasks.

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Question 2 of 25

Pharmacology

Before administering a scheduled opioid, the LPN verifies the order matches the MAR and checks:

A. Right patient, drug, dose, route, and time; respiratory rate and sedation level

B. Only the patient name on the wristband

C. Whether the patient prefers pills over liquid

D. That the physician is on the unit visually

Correct

Medication rights and opioid safety include dose verification and respiratory assessment before and after administration.

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Prioritization Recall

Which task is appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A. Ambulating a stable post-op patient per plan of care

B. Assessing a new onset of stroke symptoms

C. Teaching insulin self-administration

D. Interpreting a new abnormal lab result

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Correct answer You chose B

A. Ambulating a stable post-op patient per plan of care

Explanation

UAP may perform routine tasks in stable patients; nursing assessment, teaching, and clinical judgment stay with licensed nurses.

Infection Control Recall

A patient with C. difficile requires:

A. Contact precautions and dedicated equipment; hand washing with soap and water

B. Airborne precautions and N95 respirator only

C. No precautions if the patient is afebrile

D. Standard precautions without hand hygiene

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Correct answer You chose B

A. Contact precautions and dedicated equipment; hand washing with soap and water

Explanation

C. diff spores resist alcohol; contact precautions plus soap-and-water hand hygiene reduce transmission.

Terminology Definition

ADPIE

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Answer

Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation—the nursing process framework used for safe, accountable care planning.

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Clinical Judgment

On NCLEX-PN style adaptive exams, when two answers seem correct, you should first:

A. Choose the action that addresses the greatest risk to the patient now

B. Pick the longest answer every time

C. Select anything involving the physician first

D. Avoid any answer mentioning assessment

Pharmacology

A patient receives a new antibiotic and develops hives and wheezing. Priority nursing action:

A. Stop the infusion, notify the RN/provider, and monitor airway

B. Finish the infusion then document

C. Encourage oral fluids only

D. Ambulate the patient to improve breathing

Prioritization

Maslow's hierarchy on the exam prioritizes:

A. Physiologic needs (airway, breathing, circulation) before psychosocial tasks

B. Patient education before any vital sign check

C. Discharge planning before pain management

D. Group activities before fall prevention

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