LPN Fundamentals Of Nursing Exam 1-6
FINAL EXAM
Define Sinus Tachycardia - correct answer Regular Rhythm, rate 100-180 beats/min (higher in
infants)
When is the best time of the month to perform a self-breast examination? - correct answer 4th
to 7th day during menstrual cycle or days after cycle has ended.
Define total Patient Care - correct answer Rn is responsible for all aspects of care for one or
more pts during a shift of care. Care is usually consistent, comprehensive, and holistic, care can
be delegated. RN works directly with pt, family and health care team members.
Define Primary nursing - correct answer 1 primary RN assumes responsibility for a caseload of
patients, provides care for the same pts during their stay in health care facility. RN assesses pt,
develops plan of care and delivers appropriate nursing intervention. Communication is lateral
from nurse to nurse and caregiver to caregiver.
Define major surgery - correct answer Involves extensive reconstruction or alteration in body
parts, poses great risks to well being.
Describe a stage II pressure ulcer - correct answer Partial thickness loss of dermis presenting a
shallow ulcer red- pink wound bed without slough. May present an intact or open. ruptured
serum filled blister. Shiny dry shallow ulcer without slough or bruising.
Define Presbyscusis - correct answer Hearing loss associated with aging. Usually involves both
a loss of hearing sensitivity and a reduction in the clarity of speech.
Define Ventilation - correct answer movement of air in and out of the lungs. Afterload ejection
of blood from left ventricle
define contact precaution - correct answer Safeguards designed to reduce the risk of
transmission of epidemiologically important microorganisms by direct or indirect contact.
what sound do rhonchi make - correct answer sonorous wheeze-coarse, low pitched: may clear
with cough.
describe head lice - correct answer attach their eggs to hair, eggs look like oval particles of
dandruff. Lice are difficult to see, observe for bites or pustule eruptions in the follicles and area
where skin surfaces meet behind the ears in the ears and in the groin.
describe diffusion - correct answer movement of gases between air spaces and blood stream
what is the final step in a complete assessment? - correct answer documentation
,LPN Fundamentals Of Nursing Exam 1-6
FINAL EXAM
S/S of hypostatic pneumonia - correct answer decreased lung expansion, generalized
respiratory muscle weakness and secretions occur without immobility. (comes from
inflammation of the lung from stasis or pooling of secretions. )
s/s of respiratory acidosis - correct answer increased PaCo2 and increased hydrogen ion
concentration below 7.35. This reflects the excess carbonic acid in the blood (hypoventilation
produces R. acidosis)
what is the primary advantage of hydrogel dressing ? - correct answer contains a high
percentage of water for wounds that require moisture. Maintaining a moist wound
environment needed for healing. Hydrogel facilitates debridement by softening dead tissue.
A pt complains of chills, dizziness and feeling hot during a blood transfusion. What are the
nurses most appropriate actions? - correct answer Stop transfusion immediately.
Remove blood component and tubing containing and tubing contacting blood products
replace with new primed tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride
Maintain patent IV line with normal saline
Stay with patient observe signs and symptoms and monitor every 5 min.
Notify health care ream or response team
notify bank
prepare to do cpr and give emergency drugs
save blood container, tube, labels and transfusion record
get blood and 1st urine
document transfusion reaction, description, treatment and outcomes
The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a patient regarding pain control after surgery.
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the use of postoperative analgesia? -
correct answer -inform nurse as soon as pain becomes a persistent discomfort.
-takes time for a drug to act
-drugs rarely eliminates all discomfort.
-don't be fearful of dependency
- USE of PCA pump
, LPN Fundamentals Of Nursing Exam 1-6
FINAL EXAM
which leadership skills should a nursing student use when caring for patients? - correct answer
clinical decisions making
priority setting
organizational skills
use of resources
time management evaluation
team communication
delegation
a nurse wants to follow the American nurses association's social media policy. Which actions
should the nurse take? - correct answer never name a patient
never describe a patient
never post an image of pt
never disparage a fellow employee or employer
report breaches of confidentiality and privacy.
visual changes in older adults is caused by what? - correct answer glaucoma, Age Related
MUACLAR DEGENERATION
Good Samaritan Law - correct answer provides immunity to nurse who does what's reasonable
to save life. follow through with care, hand off to emt or emergency personnel. Able to treat a
minor without parental consent.
Bowlbys Phases of mourning - correct answer Numbing
Yearning and searching
disorganization and despair
reorganization
Rando R Process - correct answer Mourning and reminiscence (test question about the nurse
who is foreign and what she needs to know about western society. Western society mourns
differently, they need to Reminiscence and remember the dead)
FINAL EXAM
Define Sinus Tachycardia - correct answer Regular Rhythm, rate 100-180 beats/min (higher in
infants)
When is the best time of the month to perform a self-breast examination? - correct answer 4th
to 7th day during menstrual cycle or days after cycle has ended.
Define total Patient Care - correct answer Rn is responsible for all aspects of care for one or
more pts during a shift of care. Care is usually consistent, comprehensive, and holistic, care can
be delegated. RN works directly with pt, family and health care team members.
Define Primary nursing - correct answer 1 primary RN assumes responsibility for a caseload of
patients, provides care for the same pts during their stay in health care facility. RN assesses pt,
develops plan of care and delivers appropriate nursing intervention. Communication is lateral
from nurse to nurse and caregiver to caregiver.
Define major surgery - correct answer Involves extensive reconstruction or alteration in body
parts, poses great risks to well being.
Describe a stage II pressure ulcer - correct answer Partial thickness loss of dermis presenting a
shallow ulcer red- pink wound bed without slough. May present an intact or open. ruptured
serum filled blister. Shiny dry shallow ulcer without slough or bruising.
Define Presbyscusis - correct answer Hearing loss associated with aging. Usually involves both
a loss of hearing sensitivity and a reduction in the clarity of speech.
Define Ventilation - correct answer movement of air in and out of the lungs. Afterload ejection
of blood from left ventricle
define contact precaution - correct answer Safeguards designed to reduce the risk of
transmission of epidemiologically important microorganisms by direct or indirect contact.
what sound do rhonchi make - correct answer sonorous wheeze-coarse, low pitched: may clear
with cough.
describe head lice - correct answer attach their eggs to hair, eggs look like oval particles of
dandruff. Lice are difficult to see, observe for bites or pustule eruptions in the follicles and area
where skin surfaces meet behind the ears in the ears and in the groin.
describe diffusion - correct answer movement of gases between air spaces and blood stream
what is the final step in a complete assessment? - correct answer documentation
,LPN Fundamentals Of Nursing Exam 1-6
FINAL EXAM
S/S of hypostatic pneumonia - correct answer decreased lung expansion, generalized
respiratory muscle weakness and secretions occur without immobility. (comes from
inflammation of the lung from stasis or pooling of secretions. )
s/s of respiratory acidosis - correct answer increased PaCo2 and increased hydrogen ion
concentration below 7.35. This reflects the excess carbonic acid in the blood (hypoventilation
produces R. acidosis)
what is the primary advantage of hydrogel dressing ? - correct answer contains a high
percentage of water for wounds that require moisture. Maintaining a moist wound
environment needed for healing. Hydrogel facilitates debridement by softening dead tissue.
A pt complains of chills, dizziness and feeling hot during a blood transfusion. What are the
nurses most appropriate actions? - correct answer Stop transfusion immediately.
Remove blood component and tubing containing and tubing contacting blood products
replace with new primed tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride
Maintain patent IV line with normal saline
Stay with patient observe signs and symptoms and monitor every 5 min.
Notify health care ream or response team
notify bank
prepare to do cpr and give emergency drugs
save blood container, tube, labels and transfusion record
get blood and 1st urine
document transfusion reaction, description, treatment and outcomes
The nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a patient regarding pain control after surgery.
Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the use of postoperative analgesia? -
correct answer -inform nurse as soon as pain becomes a persistent discomfort.
-takes time for a drug to act
-drugs rarely eliminates all discomfort.
-don't be fearful of dependency
- USE of PCA pump
, LPN Fundamentals Of Nursing Exam 1-6
FINAL EXAM
which leadership skills should a nursing student use when caring for patients? - correct answer
clinical decisions making
priority setting
organizational skills
use of resources
time management evaluation
team communication
delegation
a nurse wants to follow the American nurses association's social media policy. Which actions
should the nurse take? - correct answer never name a patient
never describe a patient
never post an image of pt
never disparage a fellow employee or employer
report breaches of confidentiality and privacy.
visual changes in older adults is caused by what? - correct answer glaucoma, Age Related
MUACLAR DEGENERATION
Good Samaritan Law - correct answer provides immunity to nurse who does what's reasonable
to save life. follow through with care, hand off to emt or emergency personnel. Able to treat a
minor without parental consent.
Bowlbys Phases of mourning - correct answer Numbing
Yearning and searching
disorganization and despair
reorganization
Rando R Process - correct answer Mourning and reminiscence (test question about the nurse
who is foreign and what she needs to know about western society. Western society mourns
differently, they need to Reminiscence and remember the dead)
