Final Exam- LVN Term 1 / Final exam- Term 1
study guide for Unitek College
The best method to stop the spread of germs is: - Answer: hand hygiene
The role of the LVN includes: - 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: - Answer: providing
predictable routines
Delirium includes: - Answer: behavior change, new environment can trigger it, it is
reversible.
Which of the following statements is false about an aging patient? - Answer:
Lower blood pressure
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, Aging patients include symptoms such as: - Answer: poor visual acuity, high blood
pressure, poor cough reflex, dehydration of intervertebral disc.
Before starting a feeding in the NG tube, what should the LVN do? - Answer: Test
pH of gastric contents (pH must be 4 or less)
Which foods are appropriate for mechanical soft diet? - Answer: Banana, yogurt,
milk, eggnog, ice cream, cheese
Hypoxemia is: - Answer: low level of oxygen in the blood
Hypoxia is: - Answer: deprived of oxygen in the body
Which of the following is appropriate for trach care? - Answer: Always secure new
ties before removing the old ties
When collecting a urine specimen with a straight catheter, what is appropriate? -
Answer: Use a sterile specimen container
When collecting a urine specimen with a Foley catheter, what is appropriate? -
Answer: Collect specimen from catheter port
What organ is pear-shaped and is located under the liver? - Answer: Cholecyst
(Gallbladder)
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study guide for Unitek College
The best method to stop the spread of germs is: - Answer: hand hygiene
The role of the LVN includes: - 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: - Answer: providing
predictable routines
Delirium includes: - Answer: behavior change, new environment can trigger it, it is
reversible.
Which of the following statements is false about an aging patient? - Answer:
Lower blood pressure
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, Aging patients include symptoms such as: - Answer: poor visual acuity, high blood
pressure, poor cough reflex, dehydration of intervertebral disc.
Before starting a feeding in the NG tube, what should the LVN do? - Answer: Test
pH of gastric contents (pH must be 4 or less)
Which foods are appropriate for mechanical soft diet? - Answer: Banana, yogurt,
milk, eggnog, ice cream, cheese
Hypoxemia is: - Answer: low level of oxygen in the blood
Hypoxia is: - Answer: deprived of oxygen in the body
Which of the following is appropriate for trach care? - Answer: Always secure new
ties before removing the old ties
When collecting a urine specimen with a straight catheter, what is appropriate? -
Answer: Use a sterile specimen container
When collecting a urine specimen with a Foley catheter, what is appropriate? -
Answer: Collect specimen from catheter port
What organ is pear-shaped and is located under the liver? - Answer: Cholecyst
(Gallbladder)
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