Free LVN Physiological Integrity Test 1
Which of the following is NOT an adverse side effect of external radiation?
Hunger generally decreases with external radiation. Adverse side effects include xerostomia, stomatitis, and dysgeusia.
A client is prescribed Betapace (sotalol). This medication is known to cause what?
Betapace (sotalol) is a beta blocker. Beta-blockers cause hyperkalemia because they stop the secretion of insulin. Also, beta-blockers are known to cause a decrease in heart rate, and weight gain and not anorexia and hyperglycemia instead of hypoglycemia.
Which of the following is a nursing responsibility after a lumbar procedure?
After the lumbar procedure, the nurse's responsibilities include helping the client to the dorsal recumbent position and providing the client with a head pillow. If ordered, administer the client pain medication for headaches. Also, provide the client with fluids, and monitor the client for swelling, bleeding, and changes in mental status. Additionally, the nurse should document the procedure in the client's medical chart. Further, instructing the client to empty the bladder is a nursing responsibility that is initiated before the lumbar puncture procedure. Also, supporting the back of the client’s neck and monitoring the client’s vital signs are nursing responsibilities carried out during the lumbar puncture procedure.
Which is NOT a treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension?
Anticoagulants will thin the blood and will not treat hypertension. Other treatments include fluid restriction and bronchodilators.
A client is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following clinical findings indicates diabetes mellitus?
Diabetes mellitus indicators include increased blood glucose, glucose found in the urine, and increased urination. Further, muscle weakness and protein in the urine are indicators more specific to other disorders such as primary aldosteronism.
All of the following are signs of Addison’s disease EXCEPT:
Please select 2 correct answers
These are not signs of Addison’s disease. Bronze or tan skin pigment and hypotension are signs along with hypoglycemia and susceptibility to infection.
To assess the effectiveness of cardiac compressions during adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the nurse should palpate which pulse site:
During CPR, the carotid artery pulse is the most accessible and may persist when the peripheral pulses are no longer palpable because of decreases in cardiac output and peripheral perfusion. Chest compressions performed during CPR preclude accurate assessment of the apical pulse.