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National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN) Questions 386–390 (page: 79)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Which of these would be the most appropriate way to document a patient’s refusal of medication?

  1. “Subcutaneous Heparin injection was attempted to be given to the patient per the physician’s order. Patient refused, stating, ‘I do not want that injection.’ Potential risks for refusing the medication were reviewed with the patient and patient verbalized understanding.”
  2. “Pt stated she did not want the SQ heparin inj at this time. Risks of not taking this med were reviewed with the pt and pt verbalized understanding.”
  3. “The patient refused the heparin injection when I tried to administer it. She yelled at me saying, ‘I do not want that injection right now!’ and told me to leave the room. I explained the risks of not taking the medication. She seemed very annoyed that I tried to give it at that time. I will attempt again later in my shift.”
  4. “Heparin refused during shift. Risks reviewed.”

Answer(s): A



The LPN needs to delegate a task to the nurse aide who is new to the unit. Which of these is the best option for the nurse to choose in proceeding?

  1. Delegate the task to the nurse aide, watch them perform the task without them seeing you, and follow up to ensure the task was done safely/accurately.
  2. Delegate the task to the nurse aide, ensure understanding of the task, and supervise task being performed.
  3. Delegate the task to the nurse aide, confirm understanding, and follow up to ensure the task was safely/ correctly done.
  4. Delegate the task to the nurse aide, supervise if needed and check in after the task to see if help is needed.

Answer(s): C



An LPN is having conflict with another nurse during her shift. She has tried to discuss the issues with the nurse with no resolution.

What is the most appropriate way for the nurse to proceed?

  1. Report the conflict to the nurse manager of the unit.
  2. Report the conflict to the assigned charge nurse of the unit.
  3. Discuss the conflict with the other nurse to attempt resolution of issue.
  4. Report the conflict to the director of nursing over the unit.

Answer(s): B



A nurse is giving shift report off to the oncoming LPN. Which of these is an inappropriate shift report?

  1. The nurse gives report to the oncoming LPN, checking a wound vac and dressing together.
  2. The nurse reports in SBAR format, noting that the patient was noncompliant with their diet during the shift.
  3. The nurse reports in the hallway, SBAR format, and alerts the oncoming LPN about how rude the patient was throughout the shift.
  4. The nurse reports at bedside with the oncoming LPN and discusses the patient’s concerns after the chart has been reviewed.

Answer(s): C



A nurse witnesses a patient sign the consent form for surgery with the surgeon. As the surgeon leaves, the patient starts to speak and then stops. The nurse asks if the patient has further questions and he says, “I don’t want to bother the surgeon.”

The nurse should ______________.

  1. acknowledge the patient’s wish not to bother the surgeon and answer all of their questions, as appropriate
  2. acknowledge the patient’s wish not to bother the surgeon and tell the patient to let you know if they change their mind
  3. go get the surgeon to answer all of the patient’s questions
  4. answer any questions as appropriate as well as have the surgeon come back to answer any questions if needed

Answer(s): D



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