COLLEGE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A LATEST 2025 VERSION
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
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