Final Exam- LVN Term 1 UNITEK
COLLEGE
What does epinephrine and norepinephrine do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Raise heart
rate, vasoconstriction, release glucose reserves, produce adrenal glands,
neurotransmitters
Blood is returned to which part of the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER-Right
atrium/superiorvenacava
Oxygenated blood exits through which part of the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER-Aorta
in the left ventricle
Range of motion (ROM) - CORRECT ANSWER-Move joints smoothly and gently,
repeat based on orders, perform to the point of resistance, stop if patient is in pain
What is the BEST method to maintain privacy for a patient when doing a bed bath? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Close the curtains
What enzymes are produced by the pancreas and what are their functions? -
CORRECT ANSWER-amylase ( digest sugars- carbohydrates), trypsin (digest
proteins), lipase (digest fat)
What is normal blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-120/80
What is considered hypotension? - CORRECT ANSWER-84/58
What is considered prehypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER-126/78
What is considered stage 1 HTN? - CORRECT ANSWER-132/80
What is considered stage 2 HTN? - CORRECT ANSWER-140/98
What is considered HTN crisis? - CORRECT ANSWER-184/122
A patient weighs 357 lbs, convert to kg (round to the nearest tenth) - CORRECT
ANSWER-162.3 kg (divide by 2.2)
You work as a home health nurse and see a client being abused. You should: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Follow your agency's protocol
The best method to stop the spread of germs is: - CORRECT ANSWER-hand hygiene
, The role of the LVN includes: - CORRECT ANSWER-The LVN is supervised by an RN
or MD, develop the roles of future LVNs, continued education.
A patient with Alzheimer's disease care would include: - CORRECT ANSWER-providing
predictable routines
Delirium includes: - CORRECT ANSWER-behavior change, new environment can
trigger it, it is reversible.
Which of the following statements is false about an aging patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lower blood pressure
Aging patients include symptoms such as: - CORRECT ANSWER-poor visual acuity,
high blood pressure, poor cough reflex, dehydration of intervertebral disc.
Subjective data - CORRECT ANSWER-What the patient told you.
Objective data - CORRECT ANSWER-What the nurse can measure
Which of the following are nursing interventions for wound irrigation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Keep syringe 1 inch above the wound. Clean from least contaminated to
most contaminated site. Clean area around the skin with antiseptic swabs first.
Which brain controls the basic vital functions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medulla
Oblongata in the brainstem
Which hormone acts on kidneys to regulate sodium and potassium levels? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Aldosterone
I stimulate the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells and coordinates immune
defenses. What gland am I? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thymus gland
Before starting a feeding in the NG tube, what should the LVN do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Test pH of gastric contents (pH must be 4 or less)
Which foods are appropriate for mechanical soft diet? - CORRECT ANSWER-Banana,
yogurt, milk, eggnog, ice cream, cheese
Hypoxemia is: - CORRECT ANSWER-low level of oxygen in the blood
Hypoxia is: - CORRECT ANSWER-deprived of oxygen in the body
COLLEGE
What does epinephrine and norepinephrine do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Raise heart
rate, vasoconstriction, release glucose reserves, produce adrenal glands,
neurotransmitters
Blood is returned to which part of the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER-Right
atrium/superiorvenacava
Oxygenated blood exits through which part of the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER-Aorta
in the left ventricle
Range of motion (ROM) - CORRECT ANSWER-Move joints smoothly and gently,
repeat based on orders, perform to the point of resistance, stop if patient is in pain
What is the BEST method to maintain privacy for a patient when doing a bed bath? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Close the curtains
What enzymes are produced by the pancreas and what are their functions? -
CORRECT ANSWER-amylase ( digest sugars- carbohydrates), trypsin (digest
proteins), lipase (digest fat)
What is normal blood pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER-120/80
What is considered hypotension? - CORRECT ANSWER-84/58
What is considered prehypertension? - CORRECT ANSWER-126/78
What is considered stage 1 HTN? - CORRECT ANSWER-132/80
What is considered stage 2 HTN? - CORRECT ANSWER-140/98
What is considered HTN crisis? - CORRECT ANSWER-184/122
A patient weighs 357 lbs, convert to kg (round to the nearest tenth) - CORRECT
ANSWER-162.3 kg (divide by 2.2)
You work as a home health nurse and see a client being abused. You should: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Follow your agency's protocol
The best method to stop the spread of germs is: - CORRECT ANSWER-hand hygiene
, The role of the LVN includes: - CORRECT ANSWER-The LVN is supervised by an RN
or MD, develop the roles of future LVNs, continued education.
A patient with Alzheimer's disease care would include: - CORRECT ANSWER-providing
predictable routines
Delirium includes: - CORRECT ANSWER-behavior change, new environment can
trigger it, it is reversible.
Which of the following statements is false about an aging patient? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lower blood pressure
Aging patients include symptoms such as: - CORRECT ANSWER-poor visual acuity,
high blood pressure, poor cough reflex, dehydration of intervertebral disc.
Subjective data - CORRECT ANSWER-What the patient told you.
Objective data - CORRECT ANSWER-What the nurse can measure
Which of the following are nursing interventions for wound irrigation? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Keep syringe 1 inch above the wound. Clean from least contaminated to
most contaminated site. Clean area around the skin with antiseptic swabs first.
Which brain controls the basic vital functions? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medulla
Oblongata in the brainstem
Which hormone acts on kidneys to regulate sodium and potassium levels? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Aldosterone
I stimulate the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells and coordinates immune
defenses. What gland am I? - CORRECT ANSWER-Thymus gland
Before starting a feeding in the NG tube, what should the LVN do? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Test pH of gastric contents (pH must be 4 or less)
Which foods are appropriate for mechanical soft diet? - CORRECT ANSWER-Banana,
yogurt, milk, eggnog, ice cream, cheese
Hypoxemia is: - CORRECT ANSWER-low level of oxygen in the blood
Hypoxia is: - CORRECT ANSWER-deprived of oxygen in the body
