Concepts of Adult Health Nursing for the
Practical Nurse I Exam Review| Questions
and Verified Answers| Graded A - Hondros
QUESTION
LPN caring for patient in ER with MI. LPN knows to initiate MONA. Which interventions are
included in this treatment? (SATA)
Answer:
N-Nitrates, O-Oxygen
QUESTION
Which finding by the LPN is part of the normal aging process?
Answer:
Urinary frequency, urinary urgency, and nocturia.
QUESTION
The LPN would report which lab results to the RN?
Answer:
Creatinine of 2.1, Uring with +2 protein, urine positive for bacteria, and INR of 3.4
,QUESTION
Ferrous sulfate has what types of side effects?
Answer:
black stool, staining of teeth, constipation
QUESTION
Peripheral edema and distended neck veins are signs of what?
Answer:
RIGHT sided heart failure
QUESTION
Mild to severe pain in LLQ, fever, and elevated WBC is indicative of what?
Answer:
Diverticulitis
QUESTION
Inflammation of the structures of the kidney and is almost always caused by E-Coli?
Answer:
Pyelonephritis
QUESTION
In this phase of acute renal failure, urinary output is less than 400 ml in 24 hours. BUN and
serum creatinine levels raise
Answer:
Oliguric Phase
,QUESTION
In this phase of acute renal failure, urinary output can be 1-2L in 24 hours.
Answer:
Diuretic Phase
QUESTION
What are the common signs of end-stage renal disease?
Answer:
Lethargy, anorexia, pruritus, anuria muscle cramps, dusky yellow/tan or gray skin color, and
anemia
QUESTION
What non-invasive procedure can you use to check post-void residual a patient?
Answer:
Bladder scan
QUESTION
What test do we use to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum?
Answer:
EGD
QUESTION
This is a genetic disorder that most commonly affects the small intestine and is considered an
autoimmune disease that disrupts the absorption of nutrients from foods in response to the
ingestion of gluten
, Answer:
Celiac Sprue
QUESTION
LPN completing dc instructions for patient with A-Fib. What instruction will she include for this
patient who will be taking Coumadin at home?
Answer:
You will want to cut down on salads with this medication
QUESTION
Patient newly dx with heart failure prescribed digoxin. Which statement by the LPN indicates
understanding of how to administer the medication?
Answer:
If the heart rate is below 60, hold the dose and inform the Dr.
QUESTION
Patient at ER for dyspnea, BP 200/130, blurred vision, and severe HA. Has hypertension and
high cholesterol. LPN suspects which condition?
Answer:
Malignant Hypertension
QUESTION
Newly dx patient with Hypertension asks the LPN what they need to do to improve their bp
readings. What is the nurse's response?
Answer: