ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 120 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSS (VERIFIED ANSS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
The LPN/LVN reinforces teaching for the Patient about warfarin for
pulmonary embolism, including side effects and expected length of
therapy. Which statement by the Patient indicates the teaching is
effective?
1.) "I should limit fluids to decrease my chances of having another
pulmonary embolism."
2.) "If I have any bleeding, I should make a note of it and tell you about
it at my next visit."
3.) "Pulmonary embolism is a very minor disorder; people generally
recover without any problems."
4.) "Wearing supportive hose will decrease my chances of having
another pulmonary embolus." - ANS-4.) "Wearing supportivehose
will decrease my chances of having another pulmonary embolus."
The LPN/LVN cares for a Patient who is scheduled for a thoracentesis.
The LPN/LVN recalls which is the correct Patient position for the
procedure?
1.) Patient lies prone with arms extended over the side of the bed
2.) Patient sits on the side of the bed and leans upper torso over the
bedside table with head resting on folded arms
,3.) Patient sits upright on the side of the bed, with arms extended above
head
4.) Patient is placed in semi-fowler position, with arms raised above head
- ANS-2.) Patient sits on the side of the bed and leans upper
torso over the bedside table with head resting on folded arms
A Patient receives heparin. The LPN/LVN recalls which is a possible
adverse reaction to this medication?
1.) Anaphylaxis
2.) Blurred vision
3.) Permanent hearing loss
4.) Motor seizures - ANS-1.) Anaphylaxis
The LPN/LVN reinforces teaching of the Patient about continuous home
oxygen therapy. Which statement by the Patient indicates to the
LPN/LVN that further teaching is necessary?
1.) "I know that I need to keep the oxygen on when I am sleeping, as
well as during the day."
2.) "I should let my health care provider know if I begin to feel lethargic
or my breathing is very slow."
3.) "I understand that the name of the tubing in my nose is an oxygen
cannula."
,4.) "If my spouse smokes at the other end of the room from where I am,
that will not be a problem with my oxygen." - ANS-4.) "If my spouse
smokes at the other end of the room from where I am, that will not
be a problem with my oxygen."
The Patient was diagnosed with lung cancer with at least one area of
metastasis three weeks ago. The Patient was given six months to live.
ThePatient is very angry and lashes out verbally at the LPN/LVN during
the office visit. Which approach should the LPN/LVN take?
1.) Ask the Patient about the spouse's reaction to the diagnosis, and
suggest that maybe the spouse could help with the anger
2.) Ask the Patient why this anger seems so strong, and continue to talk
tothe Patient until the visit time has concluded
3.) Tell the Patient the anger is understandable, but that if the
"lashingout" continues, the visit will be over
4.) Use therapeutic communication techniques, and do not attempt to
confront the Patient about angry feelings - ANS-4.) Use therapeutic
communication techniques, and do not attempt to confront the
Patientabout angry feelings
The LPN/LVN cares for the Patient receiving therapy via a
nonrebreathing mask. The LPN/LVN recalls that a fraction of inspired
oxygen (FiO2) of 0.8 is equal to what percentage of oxygen (O2)
delivery?
, 1.) 40%
2.) 60%
3.) 80%
4.) 100% - ANS-3.) 80%
The LPN/LVN cares for the Patient who experiences orthopnea.
TheLPN/LVN recalls that which is the correct definition of
orthopnea?
1.) A temporary interruption of breathing in which no air movement
occurs
2.) Deep respirations at a rate greater than 20/minute
3.) Difficulty breathing in a supine position
4.) Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath - ANS-3.) Difficulty
breathing in a supine position
The LPN/LVN assists in the care for a Patient diagnosed with a
pneumothorax. The Patient's baseline oxygen (O2) saturation level is
80%, and the Patient's baseline respiratory rate is 26 breaths/minute.
Aftera chest tube is placed, which information indicates to the
LPN/LVN an improvement in the Patient's condition?
1.) A decreasing level of consciousness
2.) A respiratory rate of 28 breaths/minute