The LPN notes a new order for collection of a sputum specimen for culture from an older adult client. Which is the most appropriate action by the LPN? 

The practical nurse observes a client performing the Romberg test. Which finding indicates the client has a positive test result for the Romberg Test?

A patient is planning to use the incentive spirometer after abdominal surgery. The nurse should encourage the patient to do which of the following? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Which of the following observations by the practical nurse would require further assessment?

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?