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

Vital signs are key indicators of physiological function; abnormalities can signal deteriorating health.

Question 2

What is the nursing process?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The nursing process provides a systematic framework for delivering patient care.

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

Correct positioning prevents skin breakdown, promotes breathing, and maintains musculoskeletal alignment.

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

Answer

Subjective data comes from the patient (symptoms, feelings); objective data is measurable (vital signs, lab results, physical exam findings).

Question 5

What is sterile technique?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Sterile technique maintains a microorganism-free environment for procedures like wound care and catheter insertion.

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