LVN FINAL EXAM REVIEW #1
questions and answers
What is an LVN CORRECT ANSWERS: LVNs provide basic bedside nursing care to clients UNDER THE DIRECTION of a physician or registered nurse.
The LVN utilizes CORRECT ANSWERS: scientific and technical expertise and manual skills
Duties within the scope or practice of an LVN CORRECT ANSWERS: Provision of basic hygiene and nursing care, measurement of vital signs, basic client assessment( data collection, documentation, performance prescribed medical Tx, administration of prescribed meds, and performance of non-medicated I.V. therapy and blood withdrawal) requires separate Board certification
What scope of practice for lvns requires certification CORRECT ANSWERS: blood withdrawal
non med I.V. thereapy
The vn program specifically focuses on CORRECT ANSWERS: local health care needs
define Man under citrus philosophy CORRECT ANSWERS: an individual made in the image and likeness of a supreme being.
Man's state of well being or lack of health is reflected in the CORRECT ANSWERS: trends of the local health care system
nursing process utilizes CORRECT ANSWERS: an ongoing assessment, identification of problems, plan, implementation, evaluation, and documentation
nursing is not only a science it is an CORRECT ANSWERS: art
The conceptual framewotk for the VN program at citrus is based on ___ and put into practice by the use of the ___ CORRECT ANSWERS: Philosophical beliefs/ Nursing process
If you are tardy CORRECT ANSWERS: go up to the professor after class to change your abscence into a tardy
excused absences CORRECT ANSWERS: only count if you are absent because of a duty form the vn program
sleeping in class is considered CORRECT ANSWERS: disruptive behavior
when must students notify instructor of intended clinical absence CORRECT ANSWERS: at least 30 minutes prior to start of clinical day no call/ no show CORRECT ANSWERS: if student does not show up to clinical and did not call
30 minutes in advance they will be dropped from the program
clinical absence CORRECT ANSWERS: student may be absent from clinical for no more than 2
clinical days per semester. hours must be made up if you exceed these days you will be dropped
clinical tardiness CORRECT ANSWERS: if student arrives at the clinical facility 30 min late it counts as an absence. excessive tardiness could lead to the student being dropped
Post- conference CORRECT ANSWERS: student is expected to be present and actively participating in the post conferene for the entire time
9 indicators of unsafe clinical performance CORRECT ANSWERS: 1 violates or threatens the physical safety of the patient( neglects use of side rails, restraints, inadequate supervision of patients at risk. 2 Violates or threatens the psychological safety of the patients ( uses cliches repeatedly. speaks inappropriately in front of patient and signif others, unable to communicate clearly and therapeutically.
3. Violates or threatens the micrbiological safety of the pt( unrecognized violation of aseptic technique, comes to clinical sick. failure to follow handwashing techniques
4. Violates or threatens chemical safety of the pt (violates the rights in administering meds ( per facility protocol) fails to monitor IV infusions safely. gives meds without consideration of drug side effects and or patient lab values. fails to check patient's arm band
5. violates or threatens the thermal safety of the pt. ( burns pt with heating lamp leaves unreliable
pt alone while smoking
6. inadequately and or inapr uses the nurisng process ( text assessment not completed before doing patient care. nursing care plan not completed. fails to observe and/or report critical assessment regarding pts. makes repeared faculty nursing judgements. fails to follow orders.
7. violates previously learned principles in carrying out nursing care skills or therapeutic measures. unable to give IM meds unable to calculate IV drip rate and or dosages skills not checked off in skills lab
8. assumes inappropriate independence/ dependence in action or decisions. fails to seek help when situation is out of control or in an emergency. unable to make independent decisons or makes inappropriate decisions. unable to provide safe nursing care.
9. Violates or threatens pt safety due to lack of safe and accuracte communication with other either verbally and or in writing. unable to communicate clearly and effectively with others unable to demonstrate received communications or follow instructions verbal and or written
what is considered an A CORRECT ANSWERS: 93- 100 percent
what is considered a B CORRECT ANSWERS: 84-92 percent
what is considered a C CORRECT ANSWERS: 75-83 percent
what is considered a D CORRECT ANSWERS: 63- 74 percent what is considered and F CORRECT ANSWERS: 0- 62 percent
students must maintain a minimun grade of ___ which is range __ percent in all nursing courses CORRECT ANSWERS: C 75-83 percent
each final exam must be passed with a __ percent or higher CORRECT ANSWERS: 75 percent
in order for student to pass each semsester clinical they must meet all the CORRECT ANSWERS: objectives
late work will be __ first day late and __ second day late CORRECT ANSWERS: penalized for first day no credit for second day
all written work will be handed in with CORRECT ANSWERS: 8.5 x 11 loose leaf notebook paper no perforated edges black ink only
exams are the only test that can be made up and will be CORRECT ANSWERS: docked 10 percent must be done day after missed exam
hand in all assignments bc CORRECT ANSWERS: even if they are counted as zero you do not want any incompletes!!
grievance policy states CORRECT ANSWERS: you should first try to settle the disagreement with the person involved. if that doesnt work it must be filed with the vice president of student services
students must have completed the entire 160 and 150 courses to successfully be included in CORRECT ANSWERS: summer rotations ob/gyn/pediatric rotations
withdrawals count as faillures but CORRECT ANSWERS: can be counted as withdrawals if student had a better than c grade
a student who fails is not considered for reentry CORRECT ANSWERS: 2 nursing courses
bvnpt deems Vn classes valid for CORRECT ANSWERS: 5 years
lvn 11 code of ethics CORRECT ANSWERS: page 13
good ___ in the patients unit is a means of comfort and safety CORRECT ANSWERS: lighting ( sun)
where should the light be?rt handed and lt handed CORRECT ANSWERS: light should be behine and to the left of a rt handed person and behind and to the right of a left handed person
questions and answers
What is an LVN CORRECT ANSWERS: LVNs provide basic bedside nursing care to clients UNDER THE DIRECTION of a physician or registered nurse.
The LVN utilizes CORRECT ANSWERS: scientific and technical expertise and manual skills
Duties within the scope or practice of an LVN CORRECT ANSWERS: Provision of basic hygiene and nursing care, measurement of vital signs, basic client assessment( data collection, documentation, performance prescribed medical Tx, administration of prescribed meds, and performance of non-medicated I.V. therapy and blood withdrawal) requires separate Board certification
What scope of practice for lvns requires certification CORRECT ANSWERS: blood withdrawal
non med I.V. thereapy
The vn program specifically focuses on CORRECT ANSWERS: local health care needs
define Man under citrus philosophy CORRECT ANSWERS: an individual made in the image and likeness of a supreme being.
Man's state of well being or lack of health is reflected in the CORRECT ANSWERS: trends of the local health care system
nursing process utilizes CORRECT ANSWERS: an ongoing assessment, identification of problems, plan, implementation, evaluation, and documentation
nursing is not only a science it is an CORRECT ANSWERS: art
The conceptual framewotk for the VN program at citrus is based on ___ and put into practice by the use of the ___ CORRECT ANSWERS: Philosophical beliefs/ Nursing process
If you are tardy CORRECT ANSWERS: go up to the professor after class to change your abscence into a tardy
excused absences CORRECT ANSWERS: only count if you are absent because of a duty form the vn program
sleeping in class is considered CORRECT ANSWERS: disruptive behavior
when must students notify instructor of intended clinical absence CORRECT ANSWERS: at least 30 minutes prior to start of clinical day no call/ no show CORRECT ANSWERS: if student does not show up to clinical and did not call
30 minutes in advance they will be dropped from the program
clinical absence CORRECT ANSWERS: student may be absent from clinical for no more than 2
clinical days per semester. hours must be made up if you exceed these days you will be dropped
clinical tardiness CORRECT ANSWERS: if student arrives at the clinical facility 30 min late it counts as an absence. excessive tardiness could lead to the student being dropped
Post- conference CORRECT ANSWERS: student is expected to be present and actively participating in the post conferene for the entire time
9 indicators of unsafe clinical performance CORRECT ANSWERS: 1 violates or threatens the physical safety of the patient( neglects use of side rails, restraints, inadequate supervision of patients at risk. 2 Violates or threatens the psychological safety of the patients ( uses cliches repeatedly. speaks inappropriately in front of patient and signif others, unable to communicate clearly and therapeutically.
3. Violates or threatens the micrbiological safety of the pt( unrecognized violation of aseptic technique, comes to clinical sick. failure to follow handwashing techniques
4. Violates or threatens chemical safety of the pt (violates the rights in administering meds ( per facility protocol) fails to monitor IV infusions safely. gives meds without consideration of drug side effects and or patient lab values. fails to check patient's arm band
5. violates or threatens the thermal safety of the pt. ( burns pt with heating lamp leaves unreliable
pt alone while smoking
6. inadequately and or inapr uses the nurisng process ( text assessment not completed before doing patient care. nursing care plan not completed. fails to observe and/or report critical assessment regarding pts. makes repeared faculty nursing judgements. fails to follow orders.
7. violates previously learned principles in carrying out nursing care skills or therapeutic measures. unable to give IM meds unable to calculate IV drip rate and or dosages skills not checked off in skills lab
8. assumes inappropriate independence/ dependence in action or decisions. fails to seek help when situation is out of control or in an emergency. unable to make independent decisons or makes inappropriate decisions. unable to provide safe nursing care.
9. Violates or threatens pt safety due to lack of safe and accuracte communication with other either verbally and or in writing. unable to communicate clearly and effectively with others unable to demonstrate received communications or follow instructions verbal and or written
what is considered an A CORRECT ANSWERS: 93- 100 percent
what is considered a B CORRECT ANSWERS: 84-92 percent
what is considered a C CORRECT ANSWERS: 75-83 percent
what is considered a D CORRECT ANSWERS: 63- 74 percent what is considered and F CORRECT ANSWERS: 0- 62 percent
students must maintain a minimun grade of ___ which is range __ percent in all nursing courses CORRECT ANSWERS: C 75-83 percent
each final exam must be passed with a __ percent or higher CORRECT ANSWERS: 75 percent
in order for student to pass each semsester clinical they must meet all the CORRECT ANSWERS: objectives
late work will be __ first day late and __ second day late CORRECT ANSWERS: penalized for first day no credit for second day
all written work will be handed in with CORRECT ANSWERS: 8.5 x 11 loose leaf notebook paper no perforated edges black ink only
exams are the only test that can be made up and will be CORRECT ANSWERS: docked 10 percent must be done day after missed exam
hand in all assignments bc CORRECT ANSWERS: even if they are counted as zero you do not want any incompletes!!
grievance policy states CORRECT ANSWERS: you should first try to settle the disagreement with the person involved. if that doesnt work it must be filed with the vice president of student services
students must have completed the entire 160 and 150 courses to successfully be included in CORRECT ANSWERS: summer rotations ob/gyn/pediatric rotations
withdrawals count as faillures but CORRECT ANSWERS: can be counted as withdrawals if student had a better than c grade
a student who fails is not considered for reentry CORRECT ANSWERS: 2 nursing courses
bvnpt deems Vn classes valid for CORRECT ANSWERS: 5 years
lvn 11 code of ethics CORRECT ANSWERS: page 13
good ___ in the patients unit is a means of comfort and safety CORRECT ANSWERS: lighting ( sun)
where should the light be?rt handed and lt handed CORRECT ANSWERS: light should be behine and to the left of a rt handed person and behind and to the right of a left handed person
