The nurse assesses a post-operative surgical wound and discovers the wound edges are separated with the underlying subcutaneous tissues visible.  The practical nurse recognizes this as:   

The practical nurse is collecting data on a client’s level of consciousness using the Glasgow Coma Scale. The practical nurse understands that which categories of client functioning are included in this assessment? Select all that apply.

The second heart sound (S2) is the result of: 

An LPN is caring for a patient with COPD. They can expect to see the following in the plan of care: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

While auscultating an elderly patient’s lungs, the practical nurse notes fine crackles on inspiration in the lower lobes bilaterally. What action should the practical nurse take next? 

When collecting urine specimen from an indwelling urinary catheter, which action is most likely to ensure that sufficient amount of urine is able to be collected?

The client has an order to receive Potassium Chloride 20mEq p.o. every day.  The medication label is shown below.  How many mL(s) should the nurse administer?  Round to the whole number.  ________ mL 

Palpation behind the medial malleolus (the ankle bone) assesses which of the peripheral pulses? 

What is a priority by the practical nurse in conducting a musculoskeletal assessment?

The practical nurse is preparing to administer a large-volume cleansing enema to an adult client. When performing this task, which action should the nurse implement?