The student understands that the LPN/LVN role differs from the RN role in many areas. She shows understanding when she can state that the LPN/LVN and RN are similar in which area?
a. Educational preparation
b. Thinking skills
c. Assessment skills
d. Basic psychomotor skills
ANS: D
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A) Erectile dysfunction is common after prostatectomy as a result of hormonal changes. B) All prostatectomies carry a risk of nerve damage and consequent erectile dysfunction. C) Erectile dysfunction after prostatectomy is expected, but normally resolves within several months. D) Modern surgical techniques have eliminated the risk of erectile dysfunction following prostatectomy.
A man on long-term androgen therapy should be evaluated for which change(s) in cholesterol? You may select more than one answer
a. Increased high-density lipoproteins b. Increased low-density lipoproteins c. Decreased low-density lipoproteins d. Decreased high-density lipoproteins e. Decreased total cholesterol
A patient is prescribed an oral corticosteroid for a chronic inflammatory health problem. Which precaution is most important for the nurse to teach?
a. "Never stop taking this drug without consulting your prescriber." b. "Avoid crowds and people who are ill." c. "Be sure to take this drug with food." d. "Reduce your salt intake."
What major accomplishment occurred as the result of the work of the first school nurse in the United States?
a. The number of children excluded from school dropped significantly. b. The incidence of whooping cough decreased by 50%. c. The number of playground accidents dropped significantly. d. The number of immunized children increased by 50%.