Practice Quiz from FA Davis
(questions from exam 1)
Question 1. A nurse is discussing Medicare and states that this insurance is
primarily for people older than what age? Enter answer as a whole number. -
-65
Medicare is the federal government's health insurance program for people
older than 65 years.
- Question 2. A patient with emphysema (a lung disease) wants to know how
to do household chores without becoming short of breath. Which program
does the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) expect
the registered nurse (RN) or health-care provider will suggest?
1.
Residential care
2.
Cardiac rehabilitation
3.
Pulmonary rehabilitation
4.
Hospice care - -Pulmonary rehabilitation
is a program of education and exercise classes that teach patients about
their lungs, how to exercise and perform activities with less shortness of
breath, and how to live better with a lung condition.
- Question 4. The nurse needs to have a solid understanding about the
process of growth. Which definition will the nurse recognize as incorrect?
1.
Growth is a steady, predictable process for humans.
2.
Growth is the physical changes in the size of human beings.
3.
Growth includes an increase in the density of bones.
4.
Growth is a length increase of the trunk and extremities. - -1. Growth is a
steady, predictable process for humans.
Rationales
Option 1:
, The growth rate in humans will vary during the different stages of
development, but growth patterns are similar for all human beings.
Option 2:
Growth is the process by which physical changes occur in the size of human
beings.
Option 3:
Growth does include an increase in bone density.
Option 4:
Growth is when there is an increase in the length and weight of the trunk and
extremities of the body.
[Page reference: 144]
- Which action by the LPN/LVN indicates a correct understanding of the
LPN's/LVN's role in the nursing process?
1.
Formulates a nursing diagnosis
2.
Develops expected outcomes
3.
Performs an admission assessment
4.
Carries out interventions - -4.
Carries out interventions
RATIONALS:
Option 1: The RN is responsible for formulating a nursing diagnosis. The LPN
contributes to the care plan.
Option 2:
According to the ANA Standards of Practice, expected outcomes are to be
developed by the RN. The LPN/LVN contributes information and provides
input in the development of expected outcomes.
Option 3:
In general, the RN is responsible for performing a complete assessment
when the patient is admitted to a nursing unit in the hospital.
Option 4:
The LPN/LVN participates directly in the remaining steps of planning,
intervention, and evaluation.
[Page reference: 46]
(questions from exam 1)
Question 1. A nurse is discussing Medicare and states that this insurance is
primarily for people older than what age? Enter answer as a whole number. -
-65
Medicare is the federal government's health insurance program for people
older than 65 years.
- Question 2. A patient with emphysema (a lung disease) wants to know how
to do household chores without becoming short of breath. Which program
does the licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) expect
the registered nurse (RN) or health-care provider will suggest?
1.
Residential care
2.
Cardiac rehabilitation
3.
Pulmonary rehabilitation
4.
Hospice care - -Pulmonary rehabilitation
is a program of education and exercise classes that teach patients about
their lungs, how to exercise and perform activities with less shortness of
breath, and how to live better with a lung condition.
- Question 4. The nurse needs to have a solid understanding about the
process of growth. Which definition will the nurse recognize as incorrect?
1.
Growth is a steady, predictable process for humans.
2.
Growth is the physical changes in the size of human beings.
3.
Growth includes an increase in the density of bones.
4.
Growth is a length increase of the trunk and extremities. - -1. Growth is a
steady, predictable process for humans.
Rationales
Option 1:
, The growth rate in humans will vary during the different stages of
development, but growth patterns are similar for all human beings.
Option 2:
Growth is the process by which physical changes occur in the size of human
beings.
Option 3:
Growth does include an increase in bone density.
Option 4:
Growth is when there is an increase in the length and weight of the trunk and
extremities of the body.
[Page reference: 144]
- Which action by the LPN/LVN indicates a correct understanding of the
LPN's/LVN's role in the nursing process?
1.
Formulates a nursing diagnosis
2.
Develops expected outcomes
3.
Performs an admission assessment
4.
Carries out interventions - -4.
Carries out interventions
RATIONALS:
Option 1: The RN is responsible for formulating a nursing diagnosis. The LPN
contributes to the care plan.
Option 2:
According to the ANA Standards of Practice, expected outcomes are to be
developed by the RN. The LPN/LVN contributes information and provides
input in the development of expected outcomes.
Option 3:
In general, the RN is responsible for performing a complete assessment
when the patient is admitted to a nursing unit in the hospital.
Option 4:
The LPN/LVN participates directly in the remaining steps of planning,
intervention, and evaluation.
[Page reference: 46]
