1.ง่าย
Which task is appropriate to delegate to a nursing assistant for an immobile but stable patient?
- APlanning the patient’s skin care
- BTurning and repositioning the patient every 2 hours
- CDeciding whether a pressure injury has got worse since yesterday
- DChoosing which wound dressing to use
2.ง่าย
Which serum sodium value is within the normal adult range?
- A152 mEq/L (152 mmol/L)
- B120 mEq/L (120 mmol/L)
- C140 mEq/L (140 mmol/L)
- D128 mEq/L (128 mmol/L)
3.ง่าย
Which finding is one of the quick SOFA (qSOFA) criteria for possible sepsis?
- ATemperature below 36.5 °C on one reading
- BHeart rate below 60/min
- CBlood glucose above 100 mg/dL
- DRespiratory rate of 22/min or more
4.ปานกลาง
A patient’s peripheral IV site is swollen, pale and cool, and the infusion has slowed. What should the nurse do first?
- AApply a tight bandage over the site to reduce swelling
- BFlush the cannula hard to clear the blockage
- CStop the infusion and remove the cannula
- DIncrease the infusion rate to overcome the resistance
5.ปานกลาง
A child with fever and headache develops a purple rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass. What should the nurse do?
- AApply a soothing cream to the rash
- BAdvise the family to see their doctor next week
- CGive acetaminophen (paracetamol) and reassess in four hours
- DTreat it as an emergency and escalate at once
6.ปานกลาง
A patient has a serum potassium of 6.8 mEq/L. Which action comes first?
- APlace the patient on a cardiac monitor
- BEncourage foods high in potassium
- CRecheck the level next week
- DGive the patient’s scheduled potassium supplement
7.ยาก
An RN sees an LPN/LVN crushing an extended-release metoprolol tablet to mix with applesauce. What should the RN do?
- AReport the LPN/LVN at the end of the month without saying anything now
- BTell the LPN/LVN to give half of the crushed tablet now and the other half at lunchtime
- CLet the LPN/LVN continue, since crushing makes the tablet easier to swallow
- DStop the LPN/LVN and contact the prescriber or pharmacist about another form
8.ยาก
A patient with MRSA in a wound is on contact precautions. Which instruction to the nursing assistant is correct?
- ANo special precautions are needed if the wound is covered with a dressing
- BWear a gown and gloves for contact with the patient or the room, and use dedicated equipment
- CWear a respirator mask in the room, because MRSA in a wound spreads through the air to others
- DOnly wear gloves when touching the wound itself; skin and bedding are safe
เฉลย
- 1. B · Turning and repositioning the patient every 2 hours
- 2. C · 140 mEq/L (140 mmol/L)
- 3. D · Respiratory rate of 22/min or more
- 4. C · Stop the infusion and remove the cannula
- 5. D · Treat it as an emergency and escalate at once
- 6. A · Place the patient on a cardiac monitor
- 7. D · Stop the LPN/LVN and contact the prescriber or pharmacist about another form
- 8. B · Wear a gown and gloves for contact with the patient or the room, and use dedicated equipment
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