LPN/LVN Week 2 Comprehensive Quiz - NCLEX-PN Prep 2026 UPDATE
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1. Which action is outside the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN/LVN)?
A. Administering oral medications to a stable patient
B. Performing a sterile dressing change
C. Developing the initial nursing care plan for a new admission
D. Collecting data for a patient’s physical assessment
Answer: C
Rationale: LPNs/LVNs contribute to the care plan, but the initial assessment and
development of the nursing care plan are the responsibility of the Registered Nurse (RN).
2. A patient has a heart rate of 52 beats per minute. Which term should the
nurse use to document this finding?
A. Bradycardia
B. Tachycardia
C. Eupnea
D. Dysrhythmia
Answer: A
Rationale: Bradycardia is defined as a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute in an adult.
,3. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent the spread of
infection?
A. Isolating all patients
B. Wearing gloves at all times
C. Using antibacterial spray
D. Hand hygiene
Answer: D
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene is consistently cited as the single most important practice
in preventing healthcare-associated infections.
4. When administering a subcutaneous injection, at what angle should the
needle be inserted for a patient with average adipose tissue?
A. 15 degrees
B. 45 to 90 degrees
C. 30 degrees
D. 90 degrees only
Answer: B
Rationale: Subcutaneous injections are typically administered at a 45-degree angle (for
thin patients) or a 90-degree angle (for patients with more fat).
5. A nurse is caring for a patient with a suspected C. difficile infection. Which
precaution is mandatory?
A. Airborne precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Contact precautions
D. Protective environment
Answer: C
Rationale: Contact precautions are required for C. difficile because it is spread by direct
contact with the patient or contaminated surfaces.
, 6. What is the primary purpose of the ‘RACE’ acronym in fire safety?
A. To remember how to use a fire extinguisher
B. To identify the location of the fire
C. To calculate evacuation times
D. To prioritize actions during a fire emergency
Answer: D
Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate, prioritizing
patient safety first.
7. A patient is prescribed Warfarin. Which lab value should the nurse monitor to
determine the effectiveness of the therapy?
A. Platelet count
B. aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)
C. Hemoglobin
D. INR (International Normalized Ratio)
Answer: D
Rationale: PT and INR are used to monitor the effectiveness of Warfarin therapy. aPTT is
used for Heparin.
8. Which vital sign should be assessed first if a patient complains of sudden
dizziness?
A. Temperature
B. Oxygen saturation
C. Blood pressure
D. Respiratory rate
Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden dizziness is often related to orthostatic hypotension or changes in blood
pressure, making it the priority assessment.
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1. Which action is outside the scope of practice for a Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN/LVN)?
A. Administering oral medications to a stable patient
B. Performing a sterile dressing change
C. Developing the initial nursing care plan for a new admission
D. Collecting data for a patient’s physical assessment
Answer: C
Rationale: LPNs/LVNs contribute to the care plan, but the initial assessment and
development of the nursing care plan are the responsibility of the Registered Nurse (RN).
2. A patient has a heart rate of 52 beats per minute. Which term should the
nurse use to document this finding?
A. Bradycardia
B. Tachycardia
C. Eupnea
D. Dysrhythmia
Answer: A
Rationale: Bradycardia is defined as a heart rate less than 60 beats per minute in an adult.
,3. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent the spread of
infection?
A. Isolating all patients
B. Wearing gloves at all times
C. Using antibacterial spray
D. Hand hygiene
Answer: D
Rationale: Proper hand hygiene is consistently cited as the single most important practice
in preventing healthcare-associated infections.
4. When administering a subcutaneous injection, at what angle should the
needle be inserted for a patient with average adipose tissue?
A. 15 degrees
B. 45 to 90 degrees
C. 30 degrees
D. 90 degrees only
Answer: B
Rationale: Subcutaneous injections are typically administered at a 45-degree angle (for
thin patients) or a 90-degree angle (for patients with more fat).
5. A nurse is caring for a patient with a suspected C. difficile infection. Which
precaution is mandatory?
A. Airborne precautions
B. Droplet precautions
C. Contact precautions
D. Protective environment
Answer: C
Rationale: Contact precautions are required for C. difficile because it is spread by direct
contact with the patient or contaminated surfaces.
, 6. What is the primary purpose of the ‘RACE’ acronym in fire safety?
A. To remember how to use a fire extinguisher
B. To identify the location of the fire
C. To calculate evacuation times
D. To prioritize actions during a fire emergency
Answer: D
Rationale: RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate, prioritizing
patient safety first.
7. A patient is prescribed Warfarin. Which lab value should the nurse monitor to
determine the effectiveness of the therapy?
A. Platelet count
B. aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)
C. Hemoglobin
D. INR (International Normalized Ratio)
Answer: D
Rationale: PT and INR are used to monitor the effectiveness of Warfarin therapy. aPTT is
used for Heparin.
8. Which vital sign should be assessed first if a patient complains of sudden
dizziness?
A. Temperature
B. Oxygen saturation
C. Blood pressure
D. Respiratory rate
Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden dizziness is often related to orthostatic hypotension or changes in blood
pressure, making it the priority assessment.
