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LPN Nursing Fundamentals Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 9
Most accurate, inexpensive, noninvasive test for helicobacter pylori is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The urea breath test detects *H. pylori* by measuring urease activity (CO2 output), offering high accuracy, low cost, and noninvasiveness. Stool antigen is accurate but less convenient, serology detects past exposure, and biopsy is invasive. Nurses favor this test for diagnosing ulcers, guiding antibiotic therapy, balancing efficacy and patient comfort.
Question 2 of 9
A muscular enlarged pouch or sac that lies slightly to the left which is used for temporary storage of food...
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The stomach fits this description as a digestive organ for food storage.
Question 3 of 9
If patient asks the nurse her opinion about a particular physician and the nurse replies that the physician is incompetent, the nurse could be held liable for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slander is oral defamation, like calling a physician incompetent.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following statement best describe informed consent in nursing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informed consent is patient understanding and agreement (B), per ethics e.g., knowing risks before agreeing. Not forced (A), not quick (C), not doctor-only (D, nurses facilitate) comprehension-based. B best defines its voluntary, informed nature, ensuring patient autonomy, making it correct.
Question 5 of 9
Mr. Gary's HMO limits his doctor choices to control costs. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HMO limiting doctors for cost is managed care (A) structured system, per definition. Medicare (B) and Medicaid (C) fund, prevention (D) avoids not cost-focused. A fits managed care's control, making it correct.
Question 6 of 9
A patient has exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) manifested by shortness of breath; orthopnea: thick, tenacious secretions; and a dry hacking cough. An appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thick secretions are the primary cause of airway clearance issues in this scenario.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following interventions on the part of the nurse would most help a confused ambulatory client find their room?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a confused ambulatory client, placing a picture on the door best aids room recognition, leveraging visual memory over abstract numbers or verbal cues. Large numbers help but may not register with confusion, hourly reorientation is temporary, and pinning numbers risks loss. A familiar image like a family photo serves as a consistent, intuitive marker, enhancing independence and reducing disorientation in nursing care.
Question 8 of 9
Which of the following statement best describe body image?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Body image is a person's perception of his body (B), per psychology subjective view (e.g., post-amputation). Others' view (A), fixed (C), culture (D) differ self-focused. B best defines body image's personal nature, making it correct.
Question 9 of 9
Mr. Gary receives comfort care at home as he nears death. This is an example of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Comfort care at home nearing death is end-of-life care (A) dignity focus, per definition. Tertiary (B) advanced, promotion (C) well-being, managed (D) cost not end-specific. A fits terminal care, making it correct.