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NCLEX LPN Basic Care and Comfort 2,
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NCLEX LPN Basic Care And Comfort 2,
NCLEX LPN Basic Care and Comfort 2, NCLEX LPN Basic Care and
Comfort 1, NCLEX LPN Basic Care and Comfort 4, NCLEX LPN Basic Care
and Comfort 3 Exam Prep Questions And Answers ()
NCLEX LPN Basic Care and Comfort 2, NCLEX LPN Basic Care and
Comfort 1, NCLEX LPN Basic Care and Comfort 4, NCLEX LPN Basic Care
and Comfort 3 Exam Prep Questions And Answers (202472025)
As the LPN/LVN measures the blood pressure, the client tells the nurse that she has always had a
heavy menstrual flow and needs extra iron. The LPN/LVN should recommend the client eat which
of the following foods?
1. Chicken livers.
2. Pork.
3. Hamburger.
4. Tofu. - ✔✔Strategy: Think about each answer.
(1.) CORRECT— liver is an excellent concentrated source of iron
(2.) although pork liver is an excellent source of concentrated iron, pork in general is not a
concentrated source of iron
(3.) because hamburger is often a mixture of vegetable fibers, fat as well as lean beef, it is not a
concentrated source of iron; beef liver is a good source of iron, but does not contain as much iron
as pork liver or chicken liver
(4.) tofu contains concentrated iron, but chicken liver is a better source
The LPN/LVN assists in the care for a client after a total hip replacement due to degenerative joint
disease (DJD). The LPN/LVN should intervene if which of the following is observed?
1. The client uses an incentive spirometer every 2 hours.
2. The client is positioned with a pillow between the legs.
3. The client is positioned with heels on the bed and toes pointed upward.
4. The client moves slowly when getting out of bed. - ✔✔Strategy: "Should intervene" indicates
a complication.
,(1.) prevents atelectasis and pneumonia
(2.) prevents dislocation of the prosthesis
(3.) CORRECT—elderly are prone to pressure sores; keep heels off bed to prevent pressure sores;
pressure sores occur when soft tissue is trapped between a hard surface and a bony prominence
(4.) reduces safety risks associated with orthostatic hypotension
The LPN/LVN cares for a client newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The LPN/LVN expects
to observe which of the following?
Select all that apply:
1. Tremors.
2. Diplopia.
3. Bradykinesia.
4. Slurred speech.
5. Respiratory distress.
6. Propulsive gait. - ✔✔Think about each answer.
(1.) CORRECT— resting tremor that disappears with purposeful movements
(2.) occurs with myasthenia gravis
(3.) CORRECT— abnormally slow muscle movement; has trouble initiating movement
(4.) CORRECT— caused by weakness and incoordination of muscles
(5.) occurs with myasthenia gravis
,(6.) CORRECT— instruct client to walk erect, watch the horizon, and use a wide-based gait
The LPN/LVN assists teaching a client how to properly increase calories in the diet. The LPN/LVN
determines the teaching is effective if the client makes which of the following statements?
1. "I will broil all my meats."
2. "I will eat bread at all my meals."
3. "I will snack frequently on nuts and dried fruits."
4. "I only use low-fat salad dressings." - ✔✔Strategy: "Teaching is effective" indicates correct
information.
(1) broiling does not add calories
(2) bread adds carbohydrates; fat adds calories
(3) CORRECT—increased frequency of eating, as well as eating foods high in fat and
carbohydrates, adds calories; calories should add healthy nutrients
(4) does not add calories
The LPN/LVN observes the unlicensed assistive personnel assisting a client diagnosed with a
right-sided CVA with a bed bath. The LPN/LVN should intervene if the nursing assistant performs
which of the following activities?
Select all that apply:
1. The nursing assistant raises the bed to the appropriate level.
2. The nursing assistant reaches over the bedrail to bathe the client.
3. The nursing assistant initially removes the client's pajama top from the client's right side.
4. The nursing assistant first washes the client's feet.
, 5. The nursing assistant allows the client to wash the affected arm.
6. The nursing assistant applies body lotion to the client. - ✔✔" Nurse should intervene" indicates
incorrect actions.
(1.) appropriate action; decreases strain on the nursing assistant
(2.) CORRECT— lower side rail closest to nursing assistant to prevent strain on nursing assistant's
back muscles
(3.) CORRECT— remove the clothing from the unaffected side first
(4.) CORRECT— begin with client's face
(5.) appropriate behavior; allow client as much independence as tolerated
(6.) appropriate action; prevents development of dry skin
The LPN/LVN assesses a client with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis. The LPN/LVN is MOST likely
to observe which of the following signs or symptoms?
1. Pain on abduction of the hips, waddling gait.
2. Fever, rash, and nodules over bony prominences.
3. Swollen, reddened, hot, and inflamed joints.
4. Stiffness of the hips, knees, vertebrate, and fingers. - ✔✔Strategy: Think about each answer.
(1.) gait changes are related to pain experienced during movement or weight bearing; not a
particular type of gait; nor is pain not associated with a specific joint position
(2.) fever and rash consistent with systemic lupus erythematosus; nodules over bony prominences
associated with rheumatoid arthritis
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