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LPN Fundamentals Study Guide Questions
Question 1 of 5
Budek is working with a schizophrenic patient. He noticed that the client is agitated, pacing back and forth, restless and experiencing Anxiety +3 . Budek said 'You appear restless' What therapeutic technique did Budek used?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Budek uses making observation (C), stating 'You appear restless' to reflect the client's behavior (pacing, agitation) at Anxiety +3 (severe). General leads (A) prompt broad responses (e.g., 'Tell me more'). Clarification (B) seeks explanation, not observation. Encouraging perception (D) asks the client's view. Observation opens dialogue neutrally, per therapeutic communication, making C correct.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following teaching method is effective in client who needs to be educated about self injection of insulin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Demonstration (B) is effective for teaching insulin self-injection, per psychomotor learning showing skills trumps telling. Explanation (A) lacks action, pamphlets (C) and films (D) supplement, not replace. B ensures mastery, making it correct.
Question 3 of 5
A patient's chart is what type of data source?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A patient's chart is secondary (B); it's recorded by others, per data classification. Primary (A) is from the client, tertiary (C) less common, A/B (D) incorrect. B reflects documentation, making it correct.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects respiration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respiration is regulated by the medulla oblongata (A), slowed by alcohol (B), and altered by body position (C), per respiratory physiology. Rhythm (D) is an outcome of respiration, not a factor affecting it rate, depth, and control are influenced, not the pattern itself. The medulla drives breathing, alcohol depresses it, and position impacts lung expansion, but rhythm describes the result, not the cause, making D the correct answer as the non-factor.
Question 5 of 5
Mr. Gary, who has chronic pain wanted to consider Acupuncture to relieve his pain. Which of the following statement is NOT True about acupuncture?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acupuncture uses needles (B), stimulates endorphins (C), and can relieve chronic pain (A), per studies it has scientific basis, making 'no scientific basis' (D) untrue. Research (e.g., NIH) supports its efficacy, refuting D, thus it's the correct false statement.