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LVN Term 1 Final Exam: Questions and Verified Solutions, Exams of Nursing

A comprehensive set of questions and verified solutions for an lvn term 1 final exam. It covers a wide range of topics, including subjective and objective data, nursing interventions, anatomy and physiology, medication administration, patient care, and nursing process. Valuable for students preparing for their lvn final exam, as it offers a thorough review of key concepts and provides correct answers to common exam questions.

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FINAL EXAM- LVN TERM 1 2025
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|
ABSOLUTE SUCCESS GUARANTEED.
1. Subjective data - Correct Answer-What the patient told you.
2. Objective data - Correct Answer-What the nurse can measure
3. Which of the following are nursing interventions for wound irrigation? -
Correct Answer-Keep syringe 1 inch above the wound. Clean from least
contaminated to most contaminated site. Clean area around the skin
with antiseptic swabs first.
4. Which brain controls the basic vital functions? - Correct Answer-Medulla
Oblongata in the brainstem
5. Which hormone acts on kidneys to regulate sodium and potassium
levels? - Correct Answer-Aldosterone
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FINAL EXAM- LVN TERM 1 2025

QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|

ABSOLUTE SUCCESS GUARANTEED.

  1. Subjective data - Correct Answer-What the patient told you.
  2. Objective data - Correct Answer-What the nurse can measure
  3. Which of the following are nursing interventions for wound irrigation? - Correct Answer-Keep syringe 1 inch above the wound. Clean from least contaminated to most contaminated site. Clean area around the skin with antiseptic swabs first.
  4. Which brain controls the basic vital functions? - Correct Answer-Medulla Oblongata in the brainstem
  5. Which hormone acts on kidneys to regulate sodium and potassium levels? - Correct Answer-Aldosterone
  1. I stimulate the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells and coordinates immune defenses. What gland am I? - Correct Answer-Thymus gland
  2. What does epinephrine and norepinephrine do? - Correct Answer-Raise heart rate, vasoconstriction, release glucose reserves, produce adrenal glands, neurotransmitters
  3. Blood is returned to which part of the heart? - Correct Answer-Right atrium/superiorvenacava
  4. Oxygenated blood exits through which part of the heart? - Correct Answer-Aorta in the left ventricle
  5. 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
  6. What is the BEST method to maintain privacy for a patient when doing a bed bath? - Correct Answer-Close the curtains
  7. What enzymes are produced by the pancreas and what are their functions? - Correct Answer-amylase ( digest sugars- carbohydrates), trypsin (digest proteins), lipase (digest fat)
  1. The best method to stop the spread of germs is: - Correct Answer- hand hygiene
  2. 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.
  3. A patient with Alzheimer's disease care would include: - Correct Answer-providing predictable routines
  4. Delirium includes: - Correct Answer-behavior change, new environment can trigger it, it is reversible.
  5. Which of the following statements is false about an aging patient? - Correct Answer-Lower blood pressure
  6. Aging patients include symptoms such as: - Correct Answer-poor visual acuity, high blood pressure, poor cough reflex, dehydration of intervertebral disc.
  1. Before starting a feeding in the NG tube, what should the LVN do? - Correct Answer-Test pH of gastric contents (pH must be 4 or less)
  2. Which foods are appropriate for mechanical soft diet? - Correct Answer-Banana, yogurt, milk, eggnog, ice cream, cheese
  3. Hypoxemia is: - Correct Answer-low level of oxygen in the blood
  4. Hypoxia is: - Correct Answer-deprived of oxygen in the body
  5. Which of the following is appropriate for trach care? - Correct Answer-Always secure new ties before removing the old ties
  6. When collecting a urine specimen with a straight catheter, what is appropriate? - Correct Answer-Use a sterile specimen container
  7. When collecting a urine specimen with a Foley catheter, what is appropriate? - Correct Answer-Collect specimen from catheter port
  1. What stimulates bone growth in adults? - Correct Answer-Weight bearing exercises
  2. How did Florence Nightingale improve standards for the soldiers from the Crimean War? - Correct Answer-Nutritional improvement, improved hygiene, use of new medical equipment, organized record keeping
  3. What is the bottom of Maslow's hierarchy? What does it include? - Correct Answer-Physiological needs- human survival, air, water, food, shelter, clothing, warmth, sleep
  4. What are the key points in an enema procedure? - Correct Answer- warm water/solution, left Sim's position, insert 4 inches into rectum, lubricate 3-4 inches, have patient hold solution as long as possible or at least 5 minutes
  5. What are the key points in an indwelling catheter? - Correct Answer- Time/date of procedure, size of French, response from patient, amount of mL solution of balloon inflated, patient teaching, procedure completed.
  6. When a nurse educator is promoting a "safe hospital environment", what are they preventing? - Correct Answer-an injury
  1. What is the correct way of taking a blood pressure? - Correct Answer- at heart level, do not cross legs, cuff snug, 2 fingers fit underneath, brachial artery
  2. A patient who has a hx of HTN has recently developed paralysis on one side of the face. What would be the B in SBAR? - Correct Answer- Hypertension
  3. The patient mentions that she is nervous. The nurse states "you seem worried about the procedure, what are your concerns?". - Correct Answer-This clarification from the patient.
  4. What can help with wound healing? - Correct Answer-Vitamin C, Zinc and protein, Vitamin A
  5. What can help with improving nutritional intake for the patient? - Correct Answer-Small, frequent meals with snacks
  6. A new admission comes to the facility and is concerned about falling during the night. What should the LVN do? - Correct Answer-use a night light
  1. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory - Correct Answer-Physiological
  2. Safety
  3. Love/Belonging
  4. Esteem
  5. Self-actualization