KAPLAN MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM 2023 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS(100% CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED

The LPN/LVN cares for a client diagnosed with deep venous thrombosis. What will
the LPN/LVN expect to observe if pulmonary embolism occurs? (Select all that
apply)
1.) Sudden onset shortness of breath
2.) Decreased level of consciousness
3.) Decreased heart rate
4.) Hemoptysis
5.) Wheezing with expiration - ....ANSWER...1.) Sudden onset shortness of breath
4.) Hemoptysis
The LPN/LVN cares for a client diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia. What will
the LPN/LVN expect to observe?
1.) Inspiratory stridor
2.) Decreased body temperature
3.) Increased urine output
4.) Productive cough - ....ANSWER...4.) Productive cough
The LPN/LVN observes for cyanosis on a dark skinned client. What is the best
location to observe for cyanosis?
1.) Lips
2.) Oral mucous membranes
3.) Palms of hands
4.) Ear lobes - ....ANSWER...2.) Oral mucous membranes
Which client is at high risk to develop hospital-acquired pneumonia? (Select all that
apply.)
1.) A client 24 hours after knee replacement surgery
2.) A client diagnosed with chronic bronchitis
3.) A client receiving prednisone after a renal transplant
4.) A client 2 days after a tracheostomy procedure
5.) A client exposed to influenza 3 days ago - ....ANSWER...2.) A client diagnosed
with chronic bronchitis
3.) A client receiving prednisone after a renal transplant
4.) A client 2 days after a tracheostomy procedure
The LPN/LVN suctions a client's tracheostomy. What is the maximum amount of time
the suction should be applied during this procedure?
1.) 10 seconds
2.) 15 seconds
3.) 20 seconds
4.) 25 seconds - ....ANSWER...1.) 10 seconds
A client asks the LPN/LVN about interpretation of a tuberculin skin (Mantoux) test.
What is the best response by the LPN/LVN?
1.) "This test will determine when you were exposed to tuberculosis (TB)."
2.) "If there is a reddened area at the injection site, you have TB."
3.) "To determine if the test is positive, a raised area must be present."
4.) "It is routine to give 2 TB skin tests a month apart for a positive diagnosis." -
....ANSWER...3.) "To determine if the test is positive, a raised area must be present."
The LPN/LVN cares for a client diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. What will the
LPN/LVN expect to observe?
1.) Cough with increased mucous production
2.) Increased anterior posterior diameter of chest
3.) Decreased respiratory rate with regular rhythm
4.) Inspiratory crackles that clear with coughing - ....ANSWER...1.) Cough with
increased mucous production
The LPN/LVN cares for a client recently diagnosed with lung cancer. What will the
LPN/LVN expect the client to report?
1.) Persistent cough
2.) Decreased voice strength
3.) Abdominal pain
4.) Decreased pedal pulses - ....ANSWER...1.) Persistent cough
The LPN/LVN admits a 22-year-old client to an acute care unit for the treatment of
cystic fibrosis. What will the LPN/LVN expect to observe?
1.) Frequent diarrhea
2.) Thick, sticky mucus
3.) Increased appetite
4.) Decreased perspiration - ....ANSWER...2.) Thick, sticky mucus
The LPN/LVN expects to find which cardinal signs and symptoms in the history of
the client with type 1 diabetes?
1.) Polycythemia, polyphagia, polyuria
2.) Polyuria, fatigue, irritability
3.) Polyphagia, weight loss, polydipsia
4.) Polydipsia, polyuria, hypoglycemia - ....ANSWER...3.) Polyphagia, weight loss,
polydipsia
The LPN/LVN expects to find which condition in the history of the client with Graves'
disease?
1.) Fatigue
2.) Bradycardia
3.) Weight gain
4.) Diarrhea - ....ANSWER...4.) Diarrhea