LVN Patient Care Fundamentals

Question 1

What are vital signs and why are they important?

Accepted Answer

Temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure — they indicate basic body functions and detect abnormalities

Answer

Only blood pressure

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Only temperature

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Only heart rate

Question 2

What is the nursing process?

Accepted Answer

Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADPIE)

Answer

Medication administration only

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Patient discharge planning

Answer

Filing paperwork

Question 3

What is patient positioning and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Proper body alignment to prevent complications like pressure ulcers, contractures, and respiratory issues

Answer

Only for comfort

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Only during surgery

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Only for sleeping patients

Question 4

What is the difference between subjective and objective data?

Accepted Answer

Subjective is what the patient reports; objective is what can be measured or observed

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They are the same

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Only objective data matters

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Only subjective data is documented

Question 5

What is sterile technique?

Accepted Answer

A method of preventing all microorganisms from entering a wound or sterile field

Answer

Regular hand washing

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Wearing gloves only

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Cleaning surfaces

Question 6

What is patient advocacy?

Accepted Answer

Acting in the patient's best interest by supporting their rights, preferences, and safety

Answer

Marketing hospital services

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Recruiting new patients

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Billing on behalf of patients