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Question 1 of 5

The healthcare provider is assessing a client with acute pancreatitis. Which finding is most concerning?

A. Pain radiating to the back
B. Blood pressure of 95/60 mmHg
C. Elevated serum amylase
D. Absent bowel sounds

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Blood pressure of 95/60 mmHg

Question 2 of 5

During a change-of-shift report at a long-term care facility, a nurse discusses an older adult client with shingles with an oncoming nurse. What information should the nurse include in the report?

A. The location of the client's breakfast.
B. The schedule for administering routine vital signs.
C. The specific transmission-based precautions in place.
D. The type of transmission-based precautions in place.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The type of transmission-based precautions in place.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer an injection of an opioid medication to a client. The nurse draws out 1 mL of the medication from a 2 mL vial. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Ask another nurse to observe the medication wastage
B. Notify the pharmacy when wasting the medication
C. Lock the remaining medication in the controlled substance cabinet
D. Dispose of the vial with the remaining medication in a sharps container

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ask another nurse to observe the medication wastage

Question 4 of 5

A healthcare provider is preparing to provide hygiene care. Which principle should the provider consider when planning hygiene care?

A. Hygiene care is not performed in the same way by all individuals.
B. No two individuals perform hygiene in the same manner.
C. Standardizing a patient's hygienic practices is crucial.
D. Understanding patient needs is not essential during hygiene care.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: No two individuals perform hygiene in the same manner.

Question 5 of 5

When a client files a lawsuit against an LPN for malpractice, the client must prove that there is a link between the harm suffered and actions performed by the nurse that were negligent. This is known as:

A. Evidence
B. Tort discovery
C. Proximate cause
D. Common cause

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Proximate cause

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