LVN Study Guide 2026

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📋 LVN Exam Format at a Glance

150
Questions
300 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score

📚 LVN Topics to Study (63)

✍️ Sample LVN Questions & Answers

1. The term 'respondeat superior' in nursing law means:
Employers can be held liable for the negligent acts of their employees

Respondeat superior is the legal doctrine holding employers vicariously liable for employees' negligent acts performed within the scope of employment.

2. Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort in nursing?
Restraining a patient without consent or legal authority

False imprisonment is an intentional tort; applying restraints without consent or proper legal justification constitutes this violation.

3. A patient is pacing aggressively, clenching fists, and yelling. Which de-escalation technique should the LVN use FIRST?
Speak in a calm, low voice and give the patient personal space.

Verbal de-escalation with a calm tone and non-threatening stance is the first-line intervention before any physical or chemical measures.

4. A nurse is caring for an infant with pyloric stenosis post-pyloromyotomy. Which feeding approach is appropriate?
Gradual introduction of small, frequent feedings starting with clear liquids or formula

After pyloromyotomy, feedings are reintroduced gradually, starting with small, frequent amounts of clear liquids then advancing to formula/breast milk.

5. How is medication dosing different for pediatric patients?
Doses are calculated based on weight (mg/kg) or body surface area, not adult fixed doses

Weight-based dosing accounts for the wide variation in body size among pediatric patients.

6. Which client situation requires droplet precautions?
A client with influenza

Influenza is transmitted via respiratory droplets and requires droplet precautions including a surgical mask.

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