LVN Patient Care & Clinical Procedures

Question 1

What is the primary goal of patient-centered care?

Accepted Answer

To provide care that respects patient values and needs

Answer

To increase the speed of service.

Answer

To standardize treatments across all patients.

Answer

To focus on hospital efficiency.

Question 2

What is the best way to verify a patient’s identity before administering medication?

Accepted Answer

Verify full name and date of birth

Answer

Check their hospital room number.

Answer

Ask them their favorite color.

Answer

Use the wristband color.

Question 3

Which of the following is a vital sign?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure

Answer

Appetite

Answer

Hair color

Answer

Height

Question 4

Why is hand hygiene important in clinical procedures?

Accepted Answer

It prevents infection transmission

Answer

It saves time.

Answer

It improves skin softness.

Answer

It helps with diagnostics.

Question 5

What should you do before taking a patient’s blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the patient is calm and relaxed

Answer

Have them run in place first.

Answer

Ask them to hold their breath.

Answer

Place the cuff over their clothing.

Question 6

What is an appropriate way to assist a patient with limited mobility?

Accepted Answer

Use a gait belt or mechanical lift

Answer

Pull them by the arms.

Answer

Encourage them to move unassisted.

Answer

Support their back only.

Question 7

What does the acronym ADL stand for?

Accepted Answer

Activities of Daily Living

Answer

Acute Disease Limits

Answer

Actual Diagnosis Label

Answer

Advanced Diagnosis Level

Question 8

Why is charting important in clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

It serves as a legal record and ensures continuity of care

Answer

It reduces patient wait times.

Answer

It helps with patient billing.

Answer

It impresses auditors.

Question 9

Which of the following is a sign of respiratory distress?

Accepted Answer

Cyanosis or nasal flaring

Answer

Normal breathing

Answer

Slow blinking

Answer

Dry mouth