Question Answered step-by-step 1. In preparing to discontinue a client’s saline lock, the… 1. In preparing to discontinue a client’s saline lock, the practical nurse(PN) notes that the client is receiving an antiplatelet medication. Which action should the pN implement?Encourage the client to drink additional oral fluids Leave the saline lock in place and notify the recharge nurse.Prepare a warm pack to apply after removing the lock.Plan to apply pressure over the site for several minutes. 2. A client who is receiving zidovudine reports the appearance of pinpoint,red ,round on the skin. Which result should the practical nurse(PN) include in the report to the healthcare?Allergy test.Skin biopsyComplete blood countElectromyography. 3. When a small fire breaks out in the kitchen of a long term care facility,which task should be performed by the practical nurse(PN) rather than the unlicensed assistive personnel?A .Close all the fire doors and the doors to all the residents’ roomsB. .Offer comfort and reassurance to distraught residents.C. Assist any wandering residents back to their rooms.D. Determine the means by which residents will be evacuated. 4. The practical nurse (Pn) is working with the registered nurse(PN) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to care for four clients on a medical surgical unit. Which client’s care can the PN assign to the UAP?AN adult postoperative client who is ready for discharge instructions,An adult who is receiving blood and requires q30 minute vital signs.An adolescent recently with a suspected ruptured appendix.An older adult with Alzheimer’s who often wanders out of the room. 5. A client with obstructive apnea is preparing for sleep. Which action should the practical nurse(PN) implement?Assist in turing the client to one side.Offer to bring the client a sleeping pill.Place a cool air humidifier in the room.Keep oral suction equipment nearby.6. The practical nurse(PN) observes a male client grimacing and holding his head. The PN determines that the client is in pain. To validate this assessment with subjective data, which action should the PN implement?Review the medication record and note when the client last received analgesic.Ask the client to provide a detailed description about the quality of the pain.Consult with the charge nurse about the manifestation that the client is exhibiting.Compare the client’s current vital signs with vital signs taken earlier in the day. 9. The practical nurse(PN) is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube. Which directions should the PN give to the unlicensed assistive personnel(UAP)? Report any charge observed in the appearance of the nasogastric tube.Clamp the nasogastric tube before giving the client any fluids by mouth.Irrigate the nasogastric tube with normal saline if the tube become obstructed.Notify the nurse if the nasogastric tube suction is not working correctly. 10.The practical nurse (PN) is caring for a client who had a subtotal gastrectomy two days ago. Which action should the PN take in anticipation of the client’s discharge?Offer reassurance that the risk for bleeding is over after the first 24 hours.Describe how to use PRN docusate sodium if diarrhea occurs.Explain that fever is common after surgery and not a cause for concern.Reinforce the need for regular monitoring of vitamins B12 Levels. 11. Which symptoms reported by a client alerts the practical nurse (PN) to withhold a scheduled dose of hydrochlorothiazide and notify the healthcare provider?Palpitations.Anorexia.NervousnessNausea. 12.The practical nurse(PN) notes that a client who is receiving a continuous non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID) has a new prescription for esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor. The PN tells the client that the new medication should be the client’s risk for which complication?Gastric ulcerationJoint stiffness and swellingExcessive bruisingDizziness and weakness Health Science Science Nursing BIO 145G Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)