LVN Geriatric & Long-Term Care 5

Question 1

Which communication technique is most effective when interacting with a resident who has moderate hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Face the resident, speak clearly in a low-pitched voice, and reduce background noise

Answer

Facing the resident, using clear low-pitched speech, and reducing background noise optimize communication for those with age-related hearing loss.

Question 2

Which finding on skin assessment of an elderly resident requires the LVN to report to the RN as a potential Stage 1 pressure injury?

Accepted Answer

Non-blanchable redness over a bony prominence

Answer

Non-blanchable erythema over a bony prominence is the hallmark of a Stage 1 pressure injury and must be reported and documented promptly.

Question 3

A long-term care resident with type 2 diabetes has a blood glucose of 58 mg/dL and is conscious. What is the LVN's priority intervention?

Accepted Answer

Give 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate orally and recheck glucose in 15 minutes

Answer

The 15-15 rule—15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates followed by a glucose recheck in 15 minutes—is the standard first-line treatment for mild hypoglycemia in a conscious patient.

Question 4

Which behavior indicates that an LVN is providing culturally competent care to an elderly resident?

Accepted Answer

Asking the resident about their cultural preferences for care and incorporating them into the care plan

Answer

Asking about and incorporating a resident's cultural preferences into the care plan demonstrates individualized, culturally competent nursing care.

Question 5

Which long-term care documentation requirement ensures continuity of care during shift changes?

Accepted Answer

Accurate, timely, and objective written nursing notes including changes in condition

Answer

Accurate, timely, objective nursing documentation provides the legal record of care and ensures all team members have current information for continuity of care.

(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurses Certification Practice Test

(LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurses Certification Practice Test

LVN Geriatric & Long-Term Care 5