LVN Comprehensive Final Review Test
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Questions with answers |\ |\
The nurse discussed treatment of hypoglycemia with an
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adolescent. Which statement by the adolescent leads the |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
nurse to determine the patient understood the
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instructions?
A - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel
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hungry & weak, I will eat 6 lifesavers |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
B - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel
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hungry & weak, I will give myself Lispro insulin
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C - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel
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hungry & weak, I will have a slice of cheese
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D - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel
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hungry & weak, I will drink a diet soda |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
Peds Ch. 31 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A - When my blood
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glucose is low or if I begin to feel hungry & weak, I will eat
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6 lifesavers
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The immediate treatment of hypoglycemia
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A child with diabetes mellitus is observed to have cold
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symptoms. What signs & symptoms will alert parents of |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
the possibility of ketoacidosis? (Select all that apply)
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A - Chest Congestion
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B - Ear Pain
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,C - Fruity Breath
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D - Hyperactivity
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E - Nausea
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Peds Ch. 31 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Answer: C & E
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Symptoms of ketoacidosis are compared with those of |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
hypoglycemia
What assessment made by the school nurse would lead to
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the suspicion of strabismus?
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A - Reddened sclera in one eye
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B - Child covers one eye to read the chalkboard
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C - Child complains of a headache
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D - Copious tears while watching TV
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Peds Ch. 23 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B - Child covers one
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eye to read the chalkboard
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A child is diagnosed with nonparalytic strabismus. How
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will this disorder most likely be corrected?
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A - Patching the unaffected eye
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B - Corrective lenses
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C - Laser treatment
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,D - Surgery
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Peds Ch. 23 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B - Corrective
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lenses
What finding would the nurse assessing the
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neurovascular status of a child in Russell traction report |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
immediately?
A - Skin that's warm to the touch
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B - Capillary refill less than 3 seconds
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C - Ability to wiggle toes
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D - Bluish coloration of skin
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Peds Ch. 24 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔D - Bluish coloration
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of skin
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What nursing action will significantly decrease the risk of
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serious complications for a child in Bryants traction?
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A- Neurovascular checks are done frequently
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B - Bandages are wrapped tightly
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C - The child is restrained from rolling over
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D - The child buttocks are resting on the bed
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, Peds Ch. 24 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A- Neurovascular
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checks are done frequently |\ |\ |\
What would the nurse consider an abnormal finding on a
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musculoskeletal assessment of a 4 year old child? |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
A - Has inward turned knees
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B - Walks on the toes
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C - Appears to have flat feet
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D - Swings his arms when walking
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Peds Ch. 24 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B - Walks on the
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toes
Which assessment performed by a nursing student
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performing a neurovascular check alerts the instructor
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that further education is necessary?
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A - Pulses
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B - Capillary refill
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C - Movement
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D - Pupils
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Peds Ch. 24 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔D - Pupils
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Questions with answers |\ |\
The nurse discussed treatment of hypoglycemia with an
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
adolescent. Which statement by the adolescent leads the |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
nurse to determine the patient understood the
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
instructions?
A - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
hungry & weak, I will eat 6 lifesavers |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
B - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel
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hungry & weak, I will give myself Lispro insulin
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C - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel
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hungry & weak, I will have a slice of cheese
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D - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel
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hungry & weak, I will drink a diet soda |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
Peds Ch. 31 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A - When my blood
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glucose is low or if I begin to feel hungry & weak, I will eat
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6 lifesavers
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The immediate treatment of hypoglycemia
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A child with diabetes mellitus is observed to have cold
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symptoms. What signs & symptoms will alert parents of |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
the possibility of ketoacidosis? (Select all that apply)
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A - Chest Congestion
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B - Ear Pain
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,C - Fruity Breath
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D - Hyperactivity
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E - Nausea
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Peds Ch. 31 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Answer: C & E
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Symptoms of ketoacidosis are compared with those of |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
hypoglycemia
What assessment made by the school nurse would lead to
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the suspicion of strabismus?
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A - Reddened sclera in one eye
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B - Child covers one eye to read the chalkboard
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C - Child complains of a headache
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D - Copious tears while watching TV
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Peds Ch. 23 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B - Child covers one
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eye to read the chalkboard
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A child is diagnosed with nonparalytic strabismus. How
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will this disorder most likely be corrected?
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
A - Patching the unaffected eye
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\
B - Corrective lenses
|\ |\ |\
C - Laser treatment
|\ |\ |\
,D - Surgery
|\ |\ |\
Peds Ch. 23 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B - Corrective
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lenses
What finding would the nurse assessing the
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
neurovascular status of a child in Russell traction report |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
immediately?
A - Skin that's warm to the touch
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B - Capillary refill less than 3 seconds
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C - Ability to wiggle toes
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D - Bluish coloration of skin
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Peds Ch. 24 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔D - Bluish coloration
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of skin
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What nursing action will significantly decrease the risk of
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serious complications for a child in Bryants traction?
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
A- Neurovascular checks are done frequently
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B - Bandages are wrapped tightly
|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
C - The child is restrained from rolling over
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D - The child buttocks are resting on the bed
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, Peds Ch. 24 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A- Neurovascular
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checks are done frequently |\ |\ |\
What would the nurse consider an abnormal finding on a
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musculoskeletal assessment of a 4 year old child? |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
A - Has inward turned knees
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B - Walks on the toes
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C - Appears to have flat feet
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D - Swings his arms when walking
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Peds Ch. 24 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B - Walks on the
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toes
Which assessment performed by a nursing student
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performing a neurovascular check alerts the instructor
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that further education is necessary?
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A - Pulses
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B - Capillary refill
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C - Movement
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D - Pupils
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Peds Ch. 24 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔D - Pupils
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