LVN Physiological Integrity Test 1

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an adverse side effect of external radiation?

Accepted Answer

Colitis

Answer

Xerostomia (dry mouth)

Answer

Stomatitis (irritation of the oral mucous membranes)

Answer

Dysgeusia (a diminished sense of taste)

Question 2

A client is prescribed Betapace (sotalol). This medication is known to cause what?

Accepted Answer

Hyperkalemia

Answer

An increase in the heart rate

Answer

Anorexia

Answer

Hypoglycemia

Question 3

Which of the following is a nursing responsibility after a lumbar procedure?

Accepted Answer

Help the client to the dorsal recumbent position

Answer

Instruct the client to empty the bladder

Answer

Support the back of the client's neck

Answer

Monitor the client's vital signs

Question 4

Which is NOT a treatment of primary pulmonary hypertension?

Accepted Answer

Anticoagulants

Answer

Vasodilators

Answer

Diuretics

Answer

Oxygen

Question 5

A client is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following clinical findings indicates diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

Glucose in the urine

Answer

Muscle weakness

Answer

Protein in urine

Answer

Elevated electrolyte levels

Question 6

All of the following are signs of Addison’s disease EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

pale skin color

Answer

arrhythmias

Answer

weight loss

Question 7

To assess the effectiveness of cardiac compressions during adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the nurse should palpate which pulse site:

Accepted Answer

Carotid

Answer

Radial

Answer

Apical

Answer

Brachial