LVN Comprehensive Final Review Test
Questions With Correct Answers
The nurse discussed treatment of hypoglycemia with an adolescent.
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Which statement by the adolescent leads the nurse to determine the
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patient understood the instructions? | | |
A - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel hungry & weak, I
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will eat 6 lifesavers
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B - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel hungry & weak, I
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will give myself Lispro insulin
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C - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel hungry & weak, I
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will have a slice of cheese
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D - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel hungry & weak, I
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will drink a diet soda
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Peds Ch. 31 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A - When my blood glucose is low
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or if I begin to feel hungry & weak, I will eat 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 symptoms. What
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signs & symptoms will alert parents of the possibility of ketoacidosis?
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(Select all that apply) | | |
,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 ANSWER✔✔-Answer: C & E
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Symptoms of ketoacidosis are compared with those of hypoglycemia
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What assessment made by the school nurse would lead to the suspicion
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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 ANSWER✔✔-B - Child covers one eye to read the
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chalkboard
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A child is diagnosed with nonparalytic strabismus. How will this disorder
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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 ANSWER✔✔-B - Corrective lenses
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What finding would the nurse assessing the neurovascular status of a
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child in Russell traction report immediately?
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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 ANSWER✔✔-D - Bluish coloration of skin
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What nursing action will significantly decrease the risk of serious
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complications for a child in Bryants traction? | | | | | |
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 ANSWER✔✔-A- Neurovascular checks are done
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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 ANSWER✔✔-B - Walks on the toes
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Which assessment performed by a nursing student performing a
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neurovascular check alerts the instructor that further education is
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necessary?
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 ANSWER✔✔-D - Pupils
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Questions With Correct Answers
The nurse discussed treatment of hypoglycemia with an adolescent.
| | | | | | | | |
Which statement by the adolescent leads the nurse to determine the
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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 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 hungry & weak, I
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will have a slice of cheese
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D - When my blood glucose is low or if I begin to feel hungry & weak, I
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will drink a diet soda
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Peds Ch. 31 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-A - When my blood glucose is low
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or if I begin to feel hungry & weak, I will eat 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 symptoms. What
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signs & symptoms will alert parents of the possibility of ketoacidosis?
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(Select all that apply) | | |
,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 ANSWER✔✔-Answer: C & E
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Symptoms of ketoacidosis are compared with those of hypoglycemia
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What assessment made by the school nurse would lead to the suspicion
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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 ANSWER✔✔-B - Child covers one eye to read the
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chalkboard
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A child is diagnosed with nonparalytic strabismus. How will this disorder
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most likely be corrected?
| | | |
A - Patching the unaffected eye
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,B - Corrective lenses
| | |
C - Laser treatment
| | |
D - Surgery
| | |
Peds Ch. 23 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B - Corrective lenses
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What finding would the nurse assessing the neurovascular status of a
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child in Russell traction report immediately?
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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 ANSWER✔✔-D - Bluish coloration of skin
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What nursing action will significantly decrease the risk of 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 ANSWER✔✔-A- Neurovascular checks are done
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frequently
What would the nurse consider an abnormal finding on a
| | | | | | | | | |
musculoskeletal assessment of a 4 year old child? | | | | | | |
A - Has inward turned knees
| | | | | |
B - Walks on the toes
| | | | |
C - Appears to have flat feet
| | | | | |
D - Swings his arms when walking
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Peds Ch. 24 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B - Walks on the toes
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Which assessment performed by a nursing student performing a
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neurovascular check alerts the instructor that further education is
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necessary?
A - Pulses
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B - Capillary refill
| | |
C - Movement
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D - Pupils
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Peds Ch. 24 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-D - Pupils
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