LPC 68W EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Approved abbreviations - ANSWER-IAW AR 40-66
Date - ANSWER-10FEB1999
Corrections - ANSWER-Single line with ERROR and initials
Access to patient medical information (4) - ANSWER-1 Patient
2 Patient care personnel
3 Medical researchers
4 Medical educators
Access to Medical Information (3) - ANSWER-1 Court Order
2 Hospital Accreditation
3 Authorization by patient
Quarters vs. Bed-rest - ANSWER-Quarters- Restricted to domicile
Bed-rest- Restricted to bed
Pathogens - ANSWER-Microorganisms that cause disease
Types of Microorganisms - ANSWER-Algae, Fungi, Protozoa, Bacteria
Virus - ANSWER-use host for protein and energy
Chain of Infection - ANSWER-Pathogenic microorganism-Reservoir-Portal of exit-
Vehicle of Transmission-Portal of entry- Susceptible host
Direct Contact - ANSWER-spread of pathogens from one body to another through body
contact
Indirect Contact - ANSWER-spread of pathogens from an inanimate body to a living
creature
Human carrier - ANSWER-does not show symptoms of disease, but carries pathogens
Types of transmission - ANSWER-Airborne, Water-borne, Blood-borne, Food-borne,
and Vectors(rats)
,Types of Precautions - ANSWER-1 Airborne-TB, measles, chickenpox (use high
filtration particulate)
2 Droplet-meningitis, pneumonia, strep, influenza, 3 Contact-most frequent mode of
transmission
Reverse Isolation - ANSWER-susceptible patients Cancer, AIDS, TB (bad immune)
Most effective prevention to disease spread - ANSWER-effective isolation
Duration of effective handwashing - ANSWER-10seconds-2 minutes
Nosocomial Infection - ANSWER-infections acquired while in health care facility
Mechanism of action - ANSWER-how the drug works
Indications - ANSWER-Reasons to use drug
Contraindications - ANSWER-Reasons to not use a drug
Side effects - ANSWER-negative effects or effects that are not the desired action
Allergy - ANSWER-Unpredictable response to drug
Psychological vs. Pyshiological Dependance - ANSWER-in your head vs. body needs it
6 rights - ANSWER-Right Medication Right Dosage Right Route Right Patient Right
Time Right Documentation
Pruritis - ANSWER-itching following drug administration
Common anaphalactic shock - ANSWER-1 Antibiotics
2 Aspirin
3 Vaccines
4 Meds with Iodine
Epinephrine - ANSWER-.3-.5 mg, and repeat every 5-10 minutes
Antihistamines - ANSWER-Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25-50mg
Histamines - ANSWER-a compound that is released by cells in response to injury and in
allergic and inflammatory reactions
Corticosteroids - ANSWER-Solu-Medrol 125mg
Normal Saline bolus - ANSWER-500cc
,Needle Facts - ANSWER-(All parts are sterile) Lumen, Bevel, Hub, and Cannula
Verify medications when? - ANSWER-3 times
1 getting from storage
2 withdrawing medication
3 returning to storage
Intradermal Injection - ANSWER-1mL syringe, 15-20 degrees, test for TB and allergies,
back of upper arm and below shoulder blades
Antibiotic - ANSWER-Kills or inhibits growth of microorganisms
Broad vs. Narrow antibiotics - ANSWER-Broad- wide range of microorganism
Narrow-few microorganisms
Routes of Antibiotics - ANSWER-1 Topical-easy, rapid
2 Oral-safest, easy (DIS)-slow and vomit
3 IV-rapid(DIS)-hard
Naloxone(Narcan) - ANSWER-used for morphine/fentanyl overdose may need to repeat
dosage dosage=0.4-2mg
NSAID's Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - ANSWER-analgesic, antipyretic(fever)
and antiinflammatory
1 Aspirin(ASA)-prolonged clotting
2 Ibeuprofen
3 Naproxen
Antecubital fossa - ANSWER-hollow/depressed area at bend of the elbow
3 Antecubital Fossa veins - ANSWER-1 Medial Cubital Vein
2 Cephalic vein
3 Basilic vein
Stucture of eye - ANSWER-Do Structure of the eye
Eye Red Flags - ANSWER-Visual Loss and History of trauma
Visual Acuity - ANSWER-Most important step in ocular problems
Antifungal - ANSWER-fungicide for 4 main areas
1 Tinea Corporis
2 Tinea Pedis
3 Tinea Capitis
4 Tinea Cruris
, Examples of Antihistamines - ANSWER-1 Fexofenadine(Allegra)
2 Diphenhydramine(Benadryl)
3 Loratadine(Claritin)
4 Certirizine(Zyrtec)
Anaphalaxis Treatment - ANSWER-1 Secure Airway
2 Give Supp. O2
3 Epinephrine
4 Antihistamine, Corticosteroids, normal saline bolus
4 types of analgesics - ANSWER-1 Fentanyl
2 Morphine
3 Meloxicam and Acetaminophen
4 Ketamine
Fentanyl - ANSWER-Lollipop-moderate to severe, 800 MICROgrams
Morphine - ANSWER-Severe pain-IV 5mg slow push in 5mL of Saline
Meloxicam and Acetaminophen - ANSWER-Mobic and Tylenol mild-moderate still able
to fight
Mobic GI issues-15mg daily
ACE-liver damage-650mg evry8 hrs
Ocular Burns - ANSWER-eyes must be flushed first
Left eye Right eye Both - ANSWER-O.S., O.D., O.U.
acuity pass - ANSWER-more than half of the letters
Red eye - ANSWER-infection, inflammatory
Conjuctivitis - ANSWER-inflammation of Conjuctiva
1 Bacterial-pustulent
2 Viral-Red
Red Flags of ear - ANSWER-Fever or embedded foreign object
Otoscope - ANSWER-inspect EAC (external auditory canal and middle ear
Cerumen Impaction - ANSWER-wax in the ears(no pain)
Otitis Externa - ANSWER-(Swimmers Ear)-inflammation of EAC use NSAID
Otitis Media - ANSWER-middle ear infection use oral antibiotics and decongestants
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Approved abbreviations - ANSWER-IAW AR 40-66
Date - ANSWER-10FEB1999
Corrections - ANSWER-Single line with ERROR and initials
Access to patient medical information (4) - ANSWER-1 Patient
2 Patient care personnel
3 Medical researchers
4 Medical educators
Access to Medical Information (3) - ANSWER-1 Court Order
2 Hospital Accreditation
3 Authorization by patient
Quarters vs. Bed-rest - ANSWER-Quarters- Restricted to domicile
Bed-rest- Restricted to bed
Pathogens - ANSWER-Microorganisms that cause disease
Types of Microorganisms - ANSWER-Algae, Fungi, Protozoa, Bacteria
Virus - ANSWER-use host for protein and energy
Chain of Infection - ANSWER-Pathogenic microorganism-Reservoir-Portal of exit-
Vehicle of Transmission-Portal of entry- Susceptible host
Direct Contact - ANSWER-spread of pathogens from one body to another through body
contact
Indirect Contact - ANSWER-spread of pathogens from an inanimate body to a living
creature
Human carrier - ANSWER-does not show symptoms of disease, but carries pathogens
Types of transmission - ANSWER-Airborne, Water-borne, Blood-borne, Food-borne,
and Vectors(rats)
,Types of Precautions - ANSWER-1 Airborne-TB, measles, chickenpox (use high
filtration particulate)
2 Droplet-meningitis, pneumonia, strep, influenza, 3 Contact-most frequent mode of
transmission
Reverse Isolation - ANSWER-susceptible patients Cancer, AIDS, TB (bad immune)
Most effective prevention to disease spread - ANSWER-effective isolation
Duration of effective handwashing - ANSWER-10seconds-2 minutes
Nosocomial Infection - ANSWER-infections acquired while in health care facility
Mechanism of action - ANSWER-how the drug works
Indications - ANSWER-Reasons to use drug
Contraindications - ANSWER-Reasons to not use a drug
Side effects - ANSWER-negative effects or effects that are not the desired action
Allergy - ANSWER-Unpredictable response to drug
Psychological vs. Pyshiological Dependance - ANSWER-in your head vs. body needs it
6 rights - ANSWER-Right Medication Right Dosage Right Route Right Patient Right
Time Right Documentation
Pruritis - ANSWER-itching following drug administration
Common anaphalactic shock - ANSWER-1 Antibiotics
2 Aspirin
3 Vaccines
4 Meds with Iodine
Epinephrine - ANSWER-.3-.5 mg, and repeat every 5-10 minutes
Antihistamines - ANSWER-Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25-50mg
Histamines - ANSWER-a compound that is released by cells in response to injury and in
allergic and inflammatory reactions
Corticosteroids - ANSWER-Solu-Medrol 125mg
Normal Saline bolus - ANSWER-500cc
,Needle Facts - ANSWER-(All parts are sterile) Lumen, Bevel, Hub, and Cannula
Verify medications when? - ANSWER-3 times
1 getting from storage
2 withdrawing medication
3 returning to storage
Intradermal Injection - ANSWER-1mL syringe, 15-20 degrees, test for TB and allergies,
back of upper arm and below shoulder blades
Antibiotic - ANSWER-Kills or inhibits growth of microorganisms
Broad vs. Narrow antibiotics - ANSWER-Broad- wide range of microorganism
Narrow-few microorganisms
Routes of Antibiotics - ANSWER-1 Topical-easy, rapid
2 Oral-safest, easy (DIS)-slow and vomit
3 IV-rapid(DIS)-hard
Naloxone(Narcan) - ANSWER-used for morphine/fentanyl overdose may need to repeat
dosage dosage=0.4-2mg
NSAID's Non-Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - ANSWER-analgesic, antipyretic(fever)
and antiinflammatory
1 Aspirin(ASA)-prolonged clotting
2 Ibeuprofen
3 Naproxen
Antecubital fossa - ANSWER-hollow/depressed area at bend of the elbow
3 Antecubital Fossa veins - ANSWER-1 Medial Cubital Vein
2 Cephalic vein
3 Basilic vein
Stucture of eye - ANSWER-Do Structure of the eye
Eye Red Flags - ANSWER-Visual Loss and History of trauma
Visual Acuity - ANSWER-Most important step in ocular problems
Antifungal - ANSWER-fungicide for 4 main areas
1 Tinea Corporis
2 Tinea Pedis
3 Tinea Capitis
4 Tinea Cruris
, Examples of Antihistamines - ANSWER-1 Fexofenadine(Allegra)
2 Diphenhydramine(Benadryl)
3 Loratadine(Claritin)
4 Certirizine(Zyrtec)
Anaphalaxis Treatment - ANSWER-1 Secure Airway
2 Give Supp. O2
3 Epinephrine
4 Antihistamine, Corticosteroids, normal saline bolus
4 types of analgesics - ANSWER-1 Fentanyl
2 Morphine
3 Meloxicam and Acetaminophen
4 Ketamine
Fentanyl - ANSWER-Lollipop-moderate to severe, 800 MICROgrams
Morphine - ANSWER-Severe pain-IV 5mg slow push in 5mL of Saline
Meloxicam and Acetaminophen - ANSWER-Mobic and Tylenol mild-moderate still able
to fight
Mobic GI issues-15mg daily
ACE-liver damage-650mg evry8 hrs
Ocular Burns - ANSWER-eyes must be flushed first
Left eye Right eye Both - ANSWER-O.S., O.D., O.U.
acuity pass - ANSWER-more than half of the letters
Red eye - ANSWER-infection, inflammatory
Conjuctivitis - ANSWER-inflammation of Conjuctiva
1 Bacterial-pustulent
2 Viral-Red
Red Flags of ear - ANSWER-Fever or embedded foreign object
Otoscope - ANSWER-inspect EAC (external auditory canal and middle ear
Cerumen Impaction - ANSWER-wax in the ears(no pain)
Otitis Externa - ANSWER-(Swimmers Ear)-inflammation of EAC use NSAID
Otitis Media - ANSWER-middle ear infection use oral antibiotics and decongestants
