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DEDICATION
FOR MY MOTHER,CHARLOTTE WITH LOVE
TO MY LITERARY MENTOR, SAM
(C) COPYRIGHT 1991 BY FREDERICK XAVIER SMALL
VERSION 2.0 SERIAL 3530902
LVN2 is a licensed vocational nurse evaluation testing program
based on the purpose of self study which is still dedicated
to enhance your knowledge as a license vocational nurse.
Look for more training programs in the future created by PC-DSD.
PROUDLY MADE IN LOS ANGELES,CA.
Thank You
To take this program test simply read the question and circle
A,B,C,D,E
SECTION 1
Questions 1-20
CARDIOVASCAULAR SYSTEM AND HEMATOLOGY
EACH OF THE FOLLOWING MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS SELECT THE ONE
MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER
1. ONE OF THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF HEART DISEASE IS?
A. Hypertension D.Peptic ulcer
B. Diabetes Mellitus E.Tuberculosis
C. Urinary infection
Please choose A,B,C,D,E -
CORRECT ANSWER=A
2. THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF DEATH FROM HEART DISEASE AFTER THE AGE OF 25 IS?
A. Congenital malformation D. Angina pectoris
B. Infection E. Atrial fibrillation
C. Coronary artery disease
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
Correct answer =C
3. HYPERTENSIVE HEART DISEASE OCCURS WHEN?
A. The left ventricle of the heart has to work harder because of
constricted arterioles.
B. The right ventricle of the heart has to work harder because of
constricted arterioles.
C. One of the branches of the coronary artery is blocked.
D. The distal portion of the aorta narrows.
E. The distal portion of the aorta widens.
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER= A
4. WHEN THE HEART SUDDENLY DOUBLES OR TREBLES THE NUMBER OF
SYSTOLIC BEATS PER MINUTE, THE CONDITION IS KNOWN AS?
A. Heart block D. Sinus bradycardia
B. Mitral stenous E. Sinouricular block
C. Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
correct answer=C
5. A DIET THAT MAY BE PRESCRIBED FOR THE HYPERTENSIVE PATIENT?
A. Karrell D. High protein,high fat
B. Low sodium E. Low protein,high fat
C. Low protein,high carbohydate
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=B
6. SERPASIL LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE BY?
A. Strengthening the heart muscle.
B. Acting on the vasomotor center of the brain.
C. Increasing fluid output.
D. Decreasing fluid output.
E. Stimulating the acting of the hypothalamus.
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=B
7. THE FRAMINGHAM HEART STUDY SHOWED THAT THE RISK OF HEART
WAS GREATEST?
A. Greatest in obese men who are laborers.
B. Greatest in athletes.
C. Twice as great among persons who smoked over a package of cigarettes per day.
D. Greatest in teachers.
E. Greatest in thin men engaged in professional work.
Please choose A,B,C,D,E -
CORRECT ANSWER=C
8. PULMONARY EDEMA MAY BE A COMPLICATION OF?
A. Rheumatic fever D.Mycartial infarction
B. Subacute bacterial endocarditis E. Heart block
C. Congestive heart failure
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=C
9. CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE MAY BE DEFINED AS THE?
A. Too rapid emptying of the left ventricle.
B. Too rapid emptying of the right ventricle.
C. The atria and ventricles are unable to pump as much blood
into circulation as is delivered to them.
D. Incomplete emptying of the right ventricle.
Please choose A,B,C,D,E -
CORRECT ANSWER=C
10. IF A PATIENT HAS DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING WHILE LYING DOWN,
THE CONDITION IS CALLED?
A. Apnea D. Dyspnea
B. Orthopnea E. Cheyne-Strokes
C. Hyperpnea
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=B
11. THE NURSE CARING FOR A PATIENT WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE SHOULD PARTICULARLY OBSERVE FOR SIGNS OF ?
A. Fatigue D.Pulmonary edema
B. Restlessness E.Thrist
C. Oxygen need
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=D
12.THE MOST COMFORTABLE POSITION FOR A PATIENT WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE IS?
A. Semi-Fowler's position D. Lithotomy
B. High Fowler's position E. Prone
C. Trendelenburg
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=B
13. PREVENTION OF ATHEROSCLEROSIS CONSIST OF CONTROLLING ALL
OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS,EXCEPT?
A. Smoking D. Climate
B. Working E. Exercise
C. Living habits.
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=D
14. THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTION OF DIGITALIS IS TO CAUSE ?
A. Increasd force of systolic contractions.
B. Decreased force of systolic contractures.
C. Increased force of diastolic contractures.
D. Decreased force of diastolic contractures.
E. Drop in blood pressure.
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=A
15. THE PATIENT WHO BENEFITS MOST FROM DIGITALIS IS THE ONE WITH?
A. Subacute bacterial endocarditis D.Pulmonary edema
B. Rheumatic fever E. Heart block
C. Congestive heart failure
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=C
16. A PATIENT IS SAID TO BE DIGIALIZED WHEN?
A. The pulse remains at 80. D. The pulse is below 40
B. Mild toxicity appears E. The pulse is over 80
C. The pulse fluctuates
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=B
17. THE NURSE SHOULD NOT ADMINISTER DIGITALIS WHEN THE?
A. Patient has an elevated temperature.
B. Patient complains of nausea and vomiting.
C. Pulse of the patient is 65.
D. Pulse of the patient is 85.
E. Pulse of the patient is regular.
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=A
18.IN PLANNING THE NURSING CARE FOR A PATIENT WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE,YOU MUST CONSIDER ?
A. Activity,skin care,diet and rest.
B. Prevention of infection, prevention of deformities and proper rest.
C. Maintenance of nutrition by giving high caloric foods prevention of deformities and skin care.
D. Early ambulation, early rehabilitation and good skin care.
E. Recreation and ambulation.
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=A
19. ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MAY BE SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTENSION, EXCEPT?
A. Headache D. Uremia
B. Fatigue E. Nausea
C. Failing vision
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=E
20. EDEMA MAY BE DEFINED AS?
A. Increase in the amount of fluid in the intracellular tissues.
B. Decrease in the amount of fluid in the intracellular tissues.
C. Decrease in the amount of fluid in the extracellular tissues.
D. Increase in the amount of fluid in the extracellular tissues.
E. Arterial stasis.
Please choose A,B,C,D,E
CORRECT ANSWER=D
End of test