Final Exam- LVN Term 1
Subjective data - ANSWERWhat the patient told you.
Objective data - ANSWERWhat the nurse can measure
Which of the following are nursing interventions for wound irrigation? - ANSWERKeep
syringe 1 inch above the wound. Clean from least contaminated to most contaminated
site. Clean area around the skin with antiseptic swabs first.
Which brain controls the basic vital functions? - ANSWERMedulla Oblongata in the
brainstem
Which hormone acts on kidneys to regulate sodium and potassium levels? -
ANSWERAldosterone
I stimulate the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells and coordinates immune
defenses. What gland am I? - ANSWERThymus gland
What does epinephrine and norepinephrine do? - ANSWERRaise heart rate,
vasoconstriction, release glucose reserves, produce adrenal glands, neurotransmitters
Blood is returned to which part of the heart? - ANSWERRight atrium/superiorvenacava
Oxygenated blood exits through which part of the heart? - ANSWERAorta in the left
ventricle
Range of motion (ROM) - ANSWERMove joints smoothly and gently, repeat based on
orders, perform to the point of resistance, stop if patient is in pain
What is the BEST method to maintain privacy for a patient when doing a bed bath? -
ANSWERClose the curtains
What enzymes are produced by the pancreas and what are their functions? -
ANSWERamylase ( digest sugars- carbohydrates), trypsin (digest proteins), lipase
(digest fat)
What is normal blood pressure? - ANSWER120/80
What is considered hypotension? - ANSWER84/58
What is considered prehypertension? - ANSWER126/78
Subjective data - ANSWERWhat the patient told you.
Objective data - ANSWERWhat the nurse can measure
Which of the following are nursing interventions for wound irrigation? - ANSWERKeep
syringe 1 inch above the wound. Clean from least contaminated to most contaminated
site. Clean area around the skin with antiseptic swabs first.
Which brain controls the basic vital functions? - ANSWERMedulla Oblongata in the
brainstem
Which hormone acts on kidneys to regulate sodium and potassium levels? -
ANSWERAldosterone
I stimulate the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells and coordinates immune
defenses. What gland am I? - ANSWERThymus gland
What does epinephrine and norepinephrine do? - ANSWERRaise heart rate,
vasoconstriction, release glucose reserves, produce adrenal glands, neurotransmitters
Blood is returned to which part of the heart? - ANSWERRight atrium/superiorvenacava
Oxygenated blood exits through which part of the heart? - ANSWERAorta in the left
ventricle
Range of motion (ROM) - ANSWERMove joints smoothly and gently, repeat based on
orders, perform to the point of resistance, stop if patient is in pain
What is the BEST method to maintain privacy for a patient when doing a bed bath? -
ANSWERClose the curtains
What enzymes are produced by the pancreas and what are their functions? -
ANSWERamylase ( digest sugars- carbohydrates), trypsin (digest proteins), lipase
(digest fat)
What is normal blood pressure? - ANSWER120/80
What is considered hypotension? - ANSWER84/58
What is considered prehypertension? - ANSWER126/78
