LVN Study Guide 2026
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📋 LVN Exam Format at a Glance
📚 LVN Topics to Study (63)
✍️ Sample LVN Questions & Answers
1. Which growth measurement is most reflective of long-term nutritional status in children?
Height/length for age reflects chronic nutritional status because stunting (short stature) results from prolonged nutritional deficiency.
2. Which route of administration is used for vaccines?
Intramuscular (IM) injection is the primary route for administering many vaccines because it delivers the antigen into muscle tissue, which has a rich blood supply and immune cells. This allows for effective absorption and a robust immune response, leading to better vaccine efficacy.
3. A patient has a DNR order on file. The patient goes into cardiac arrest and a family member demands that CPR be started. The LVN should:
A valid DNR order reflects the patient's wishes and must be honored even over family objections; the legal document takes precedence.
4. A toddler swallowed a button battery 30 minutes ago. Which nursing action is most urgent?
Button batteries lodged in the esophagus can cause tissue necrosis within 2 hours; emergency endoscopic removal is required.
5. A nurse notes that a surgical wound has separated along the suture line with intestines visible through the opening. This is termed:
Evisceration is the protrusion of internal organs through a wound opening and requires emergency intervention.
6. A newborn has an Apgar score of 4 at 1 minute. What is the priority nursing action?
An Apgar score of 4–6 indicates moderate distress and requires stimulation and positive pressure ventilation if breathing is inadequate.