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                            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
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                                    SECTION 2
                                  Questions 21-40
                                RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
             EACH OF THE FOLLOWING MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS SELECT THE ONE
                             MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER
      21.ELDERLY PERSONS ARE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO PNEUMONIA BECAUSE OF?
                A. The increase of reflex action of the epiglottis.
                B. Limited expansion of the rib cage.
                C. Poor diet.                                                                   D. Diminished secretion of mucus.                                               E. Inactivity
           Please choose A,B,C,D,E  -
            CORRECT ANSWER=B
               
             
    22. THE ORGANISM THAT CAUSES 95% OF ALL PRIMARY PNEUMONIA IS?
           
              A. Pneumococcus             D. Staphloccus
              B. Friedlander's bacillus   E. Tubercle bacillus
              C. Streptococcus
            
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E                                
                      
             CORRECT ANSWER=A
          
               
     23. THE TREATMENT AND PROGNOSIS OF PNEUMONIA DEPENDS UPON                           THE CAUSATION ORGANISM,THE CAUSATIVE ORGANISM IS?
         THE CAUSATIVE ORGANISM,WHICH IS DETERMINE BY?    
               A. X-Rexamination             D. Sputum examination
               B. Gastric washings           E. Blood culture
               C. Bronchoscopy
            
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E                               
                    
             CORRECT ANSWER= D
           
               
     24. WHEN A PATIENT EXPECTORATES THICK,TENACIOUS SPUTUM,                             CONTAINING CASTS,IT IS USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH?
         CONTAINING CASTS, IT IS USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH?   
                   A. Asthmatic bronchitis              D. Carcinoma of the lung
                   B. Pneumonia                         E. Bronchiectasis
                   C. Tuberculosis
             
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E                                
                   
             CORRECT ANSWER=E
            
                 
            
    25. THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING THE FLUID INTAKE IN APERSON                           WITH A COMMON COLD IS TO?
        WITH A COMMON COLD IS TO?     
               A. Dilute the toxins in the body                                                B. Lower the body temperature
               B. Help the body get rid of waste products                                      D. Decrease the amount of solid foods needed to maintain                           proper nutrition.
               C. Lower protein  carbohydate  rate
               D. Lower the body temperature 
               E. Get rid of odor

            Please choose A,B,C,D,E                                 
                     
             CORRECT ANSWER=B
                              
                 
    26. CHEST PAIN IS A COMMON SYMPTOM OF PNEUMONIA, IT USUALLY                         OCCURS ON THE THE AFFECTED SIDE,  WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE                         SHOULD ENCOURAGE THE PATIENT TO?
        IT USUALLY OCCURS ON THE AFFECTED SIDE, THE PATIENT SHOULD?       
                     A. Breathe deeply to relieve the pain.
                     B. Lie on the affected side to help splint the chest.
                     C. Cough frequently
                     D. Change position frequently
                     E. Lie in one position
           
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E                               
             CORRECT ANSWER=B
             
                 
             
     27. THE CAUSATIVE ORGANISM OF THE COMMON COLD IS ?
              
                    A. Straphylococcus
                    B. Strephyococcus
                    C. Filterable virus
                    D. Unknown
                    E. influenza bacillus
             
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E  -                             
              CORRECT ANSWER=C
          
                
           
      28. THE DIET FOR A PATIENT WITH AN ACUTE PNEUMONIA IS USUALLY?
            
                 A. High in fat                                                                  B. Low in fat
                 B. Limited to liquids and soft foods                                            D. Low in protein
                 C. Low calories
                 D. Loe in protien
                 E. Low in fat 
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E  -                             
                  
            CORRECT ANSWER=B
           
                
            
     29.WHEN A PATIENT HAS A SEVERE PNEUMONIA?
             
                   A. Peristaltic action may be decreased.
                   B. Diarrhea is prevalent.
                   C. Daily enemas are ordered.
                   D. Soild foods are ommited from the diet
                   E. GAS  forming foods are a basic element in the diet
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E                             
                     
            CORRECT ANSWER=A
          
               
                
     30. COUGH IS A COMMON SYMPTOM OF RESPIRATORY DISEASE,                               IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SECRETION AND THUS LESSEN THE                          PAROXYSMS OF COUGHING, THE DOCTOR MAY ORDER A ?
          IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SECRETIONS AND THUS LESSEN THE 
          PAROXYSMS OF COUGHING, THE DOCTOR MAY ORDER A ?  
               A. Sedative expectorant                                                         B. Simulating expertorant
               C. Detergent drug
               D. Narcotic
               E. Barbiturate
            
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E                                
             CORRECT ANSWER=B
                
            
     31. WHEN A PATIENT HAS RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTY,THE UPRIGHT                           SITTING POSITION IS COMFORTABLE BECAUSE?
         POSITION?
             A. The heart does not have to work as hard.
             B. Less air is needed to oxygenate the lungs
             C. The respiratory muscles are not cramped                                      D. The lungs can expand more fully                                              E. The thorax is forward,allowing for  breathing
           
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E                               
             CORRECT ANSWER=C
                
           
     32.WHEN CARING FOR A PATIENT IN AN OXYGEN TENT,THE NURSE?
              A. Keep the room cool.           
              B. Be with the patient as much as possible                                      B. Keep the room cool                                                           C. Avoid over exposure of the patient
              C. Avoid overexpose of the patient
              D. Not overfeed the patient
              E. Remember that oxygen supports combustion
           
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E                                  
                     
             CORRECT ANSWER=E
            
                
             
     33. THE FIRST INDICATION OF OXYGEN SHORTAGE MAY BE ?
             
             A. Cyanosis                                                                     B. Dyspnea
             B. Increased respiratory rate
             C. Change in the patient's color
             D. Dyspnea
             E. Increase pulse rate
           
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E  -                            
             CORRECT ANSWER=E
            
                 
     34. DETERGENTS DRUGS,SUCH AS ALEVAIRE,ARE PRESCRIBED TO?
             
              A. Stimulate coughing
              B. Liquify bronchial secretions
              C. Diminish bronchial secretions
              D. Diminish bronchial secretions
              E. Soothe irritated mucous membranes
            
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E  -                             
                    
             CORRECT ANSWER=B
             
                
                 
   35. INTERMITTENT POSITIVE PRESSURE BREATHING IPPB MAY BE                            ORDERED FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING REASONS,EXCEPT TO ?
        ORDERED FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING, EXCEPT?
                 A. Increase the tidal volume                                                    B. Decrease arterial oxygen saturation                                          C. Improve distribution of inhaled gas
                 B. Decreased arterial oxygen saturation
                 C. Assist in regulating respiratory acid-base levels
                 D. Faciliate the elimination of carbon dioxide
                 E. Improve distribution of inhaled gas 
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E  -                              
                      
             CORRECT ANSWER=B
                 
           
    36. THE NURSE HELPS THE PATIENT COUGH BY?
                
            A. Placing the patient in semi-fower's position
            B. Having the patient lie on his side for a part of the day
            C. Placing a pillow under the patient's back                                    D. Placing her hands on the front and back of the chest                         E. Placing your hands on the patient's abdomen
            D. Placing her hands on the ront and back of the chest 
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E                                 
            CORRECT ANSWER=D
             
               
               
    37. POSTURAL DRAINAGE IS PRESCRIBED FOR THE PATIENT WHO?
           
                   A. Cannot cough
                   B. Is dyspnetic
                   C. Has difficulty in raising sputum
                   D. Is cyanotic
                   E. Cannot be suctioned
             
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E                              
                  
             CORRECT ANSWER=C
          
                
    38.FOR POSTURAL DRAINAGE, THE HEAD AND CHEST OF THE PATIENT                     ARE DEPENDENT, THE WAY THIS POSITION IS ACHIEVED DEPENDS                        UPON THE?
            
              A. Part of the lung affected.
              B. Equipment available
              C. Emotional state of the patient
              D. Weight of the patient
              E. Age of the patient
            
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E  -                             
                      
             CORRECT ANSWER=A

     39. THE BEST TIME FOR POSTURAL DRAINAGE IS ?
             
                  A. After meals
                  B. Before meals
                  C. Early afternoon                                                              D. Before supper                                                                E. Whenever the patient feels the need
                  D. Before supper
                  E. Whenever the patient feels the need.
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E                               
             CORRECT ANSWER=B
           
            
                 
           
               
     40.IN CARING FOR A PATIENT WHO RAISES A GREAT DEAL OF                              SPUTUM,THE NURSE SHOULD PROVIDE FOR?
        SPUTUM,THE NURSE SHOULD PROVIDE FOR?
              A. Good nutrition
              B. Increased intake of food
              C. Adequate rest
              D. Proper ventilation
              E. Good and frequent oral hygiene
            Please choose A,B,C,D,E  -                           
                    
            CORRECT ANSWER=E
          
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