LVN Fundamentals Exam 1 | Questions with Correct
Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. What is the primary purpose of the inflammatory response in the body?
To regulate body temperature.
To enhance respiratory function.
To protect the body from infection and promote healing.
To facilitate digestion.
2. Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
Clara Barton
Florence Nightingale
Mary Breckenridge
Nora Gertrude Livingston
3. Hypertension is defined as a sustained blood pressure reading greater than:
120/80 mm Hg
140/90 mm Hg
160/100 mm Hg
180/120 mm Hg
4. What are the primary modes of transmission for infectious agents?
Airborne, ingestion, contact, fomite transmission
Direct contact, ingestion, inhalation, vector-borne
Vector-borne, droplet, ingestion, direct contact
, Direct contact, indirect contact, droplet, airborne, vector-borne
5. What is the first action a nurse should take before pouring sterile water into a
sterile container?
Put on sterile gloves.
Perform hand hygiene.
Check the expiration date of the water.
Label the container.
6. Which of these is a controllable risk factor for hypertension?
family history
being obese
being African American
being male
older age
7. What is the defining feature of a stage 1 pressure injury?
Presence of necrotic tissue
Full thickness skin loss
Partial thickness loss of skin
Intact skin with non-blanchable redness
8. Describe how viruses differ from other types of infectious agents in terms of
their structure and replication.
Viruses consist of genetic material enclosed in a protein coat and
must invade host cells to replicate.
, Viruses can survive outside a host for extended periods without
replication.
Viruses are unicellular organisms that can reproduce on their own.
Viruses have a complex cellular structure similar to bacteria.
9. What was the name of the first school established for training practical nurses
in 1892?
The Nightingale Training School for Nurses
The New York School of Nursing
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
The Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing
10. What is the primary purpose of airborne precautions in nursing practice?
To ensure proper hand hygiene.
To protect against contact with bodily fluids.
To manage waste disposal safely.
To prevent the transmission of infectious agents that are spread
through the air.
11. You were admitted to the hospital for a few days after having to undergo
surgery for a mild case of appendicitis. On what was supposed to be the last
day being in the hospital, you started to have symptoms similar to that of the
flu, and you were diagnosed with pneumonia. What type of infection would
this be classified as?
Parasitic infection
Nosocomial infection
Congenital infection
, Cytocidal infection
12. If a patient is experiencing discomfort after a hemorrhoidectomy, how might
you incorporate a sitz bath into their care plan?
You would advise the patient to avoid any water exposure.
You would recommend a high-fiber diet without any additional
interventions.
You would suggest increasing their physical activity immediately.
You would recommend regular sitz baths to alleviate discomfort
and promote healing.
13. Describe the significance of the popliteal pulse in assessing circulation.
The popliteal pulse is significant as it indicates blood flow to the
lower leg, helping assess peripheral circulation.
The popliteal pulse is used to measure blood pressure in the arm.
The popliteal pulse is primarily used to assess brain circulation.
The popliteal pulse indicates heart rate and rhythm.
14. Describe the implications of a tort in the context of nursing practice.
A tort is a type of contract that nurses must sign before providing
care.
A tort refers to the ethical principles guiding nursing practice.
A tort in nursing can lead to legal action against a nurse for harm
caused to a patient due to negligence or malpractice.
A tort is a standard procedure for infection control in nursing.
Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep | Graded A+
1. What is the primary purpose of the inflammatory response in the body?
To regulate body temperature.
To enhance respiratory function.
To protect the body from infection and promote healing.
To facilitate digestion.
2. Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
Clara Barton
Florence Nightingale
Mary Breckenridge
Nora Gertrude Livingston
3. Hypertension is defined as a sustained blood pressure reading greater than:
120/80 mm Hg
140/90 mm Hg
160/100 mm Hg
180/120 mm Hg
4. What are the primary modes of transmission for infectious agents?
Airborne, ingestion, contact, fomite transmission
Direct contact, ingestion, inhalation, vector-borne
Vector-borne, droplet, ingestion, direct contact
, Direct contact, indirect contact, droplet, airborne, vector-borne
5. What is the first action a nurse should take before pouring sterile water into a
sterile container?
Put on sterile gloves.
Perform hand hygiene.
Check the expiration date of the water.
Label the container.
6. Which of these is a controllable risk factor for hypertension?
family history
being obese
being African American
being male
older age
7. What is the defining feature of a stage 1 pressure injury?
Presence of necrotic tissue
Full thickness skin loss
Partial thickness loss of skin
Intact skin with non-blanchable redness
8. Describe how viruses differ from other types of infectious agents in terms of
their structure and replication.
Viruses consist of genetic material enclosed in a protein coat and
must invade host cells to replicate.
, Viruses can survive outside a host for extended periods without
replication.
Viruses are unicellular organisms that can reproduce on their own.
Viruses have a complex cellular structure similar to bacteria.
9. What was the name of the first school established for training practical nurses
in 1892?
The Nightingale Training School for Nurses
The New York School of Nursing
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
The Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing
10. What is the primary purpose of airborne precautions in nursing practice?
To ensure proper hand hygiene.
To protect against contact with bodily fluids.
To manage waste disposal safely.
To prevent the transmission of infectious agents that are spread
through the air.
11. You were admitted to the hospital for a few days after having to undergo
surgery for a mild case of appendicitis. On what was supposed to be the last
day being in the hospital, you started to have symptoms similar to that of the
flu, and you were diagnosed with pneumonia. What type of infection would
this be classified as?
Parasitic infection
Nosocomial infection
Congenital infection
, Cytocidal infection
12. If a patient is experiencing discomfort after a hemorrhoidectomy, how might
you incorporate a sitz bath into their care plan?
You would advise the patient to avoid any water exposure.
You would recommend a high-fiber diet without any additional
interventions.
You would suggest increasing their physical activity immediately.
You would recommend regular sitz baths to alleviate discomfort
and promote healing.
13. Describe the significance of the popliteal pulse in assessing circulation.
The popliteal pulse is significant as it indicates blood flow to the
lower leg, helping assess peripheral circulation.
The popliteal pulse is used to measure blood pressure in the arm.
The popliteal pulse is primarily used to assess brain circulation.
The popliteal pulse indicates heart rate and rhythm.
14. Describe the implications of a tort in the context of nursing practice.
A tort is a type of contract that nurses must sign before providing
care.
A tort refers to the ethical principles guiding nursing practice.
A tort in nursing can lead to legal action against a nurse for harm
caused to a patient due to negligence or malpractice.
A tort is a standard procedure for infection control in nursing.
