Final Exam- LVN Term 1| 59 questions| with complete solutions (Final exam- Term 1 study guide for Unitek)

Subjective data CORRECT ANSWERS: What the patient told you. Objective data CORRECT ANSWERS: What the nurse can measure Which of the following are nursing interventions for wound irrigation? CORRECT ANSWERS: 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 ANSWERS: Medulla Oblongata in the brainstem Which hormone acts on kidneys to regulate sodium and potassium levels? CORRECT ANSWERS: Aldosterone I stimulate the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells and coordinates immune defenses. What gland am I? CORRECT ANSWERS: Thymus gland What does epinephrine and norepinephrine do? CORRECT ANSWERS: Raise heart rate, vasoconstriction, release glucose reserves, produce adrenal glands, neurotransmitters Blood is returned to which part of the heart? CORRECT ANSWERS: Right atrium/superiorvenacava Oxygenated blood exits through which part of the heart? CORRECT ANSWERS: Aorta in the left ventricle Range of motion (ROM) CORRECT ANSWERS: 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 ANSWERS: Close the curtains What enzymes are produced by the pancreas and what are their functions? CORRECT ANSWERS: amylase ( digest sugars- carbohydrates), trypsin (digest proteins), lipase (digest fat) What is normal blood pressure? CORRECT ANSWERS: 120/80 What is considered hypotension? CORRECT ANSWERS: 84/58 What is considered prehypertension? CORRECT ANSWERS: 126/78 What is considered stage 1 HTN? CORRECT ANSWERS: 132/80