Certification in long-term care (CLTC) encompasses pharmacology, aging, pediatrics, and other key topics.
To be eligible for certification, a person must hold an LPN/LVN license in the United States and within the last 3 years have practiced long-term care for: a. 1000 hours.
b. 1500 hours.
c. 1750 hours.
d. 2000 hours.
Question 2The nurse is analyzing a rhythm strip. What does the nurse look at to identify ventricular repolarization?
A) P wave
B) T wave
C) U wave
D) QRS complex
Question 3A 60-year-old patient in good health has asked the nurse about what steps can be taken to build muscle mass. What information should be provided to the patient?
1. Exercise can slow the loss of muscle mass.
2. Increasing protein and fat intake will increase muscle mass.
3. Muscle mass declines by 40 between the ages of 30 and 70.
4. There is little that can be done to reduce the loss of muscle mass associated with aging.
Question 4The organization that specifically supports and meets the needs of the LVN/LPN is the:
a. NAPNES.
b. NLN.
c. ANA.
d. NFLPN.
Question 5Technical and scientific changes have resulted in a multiplicity and complexity of functions placed on nurses, and sometimes job descriptions have not been rewritten. The role of the LPN/LVN is constantly:
a. enlarging.
b. changing.
c. improving.
d. growing.
Question 6A patient voices concerns about her body weight despite diligently following a healthy diet. Which age-related change would explain this patient's issue with body weight?
1. Body fat increases until middle age.
2. Body weight increases after middle age.
3. Fat is redistributed to the hips after middle age.
4. Body fat promotes a pear-shaped appearance for aging women.
Question 7A patient has been admitted to the unit for an electrophysiology (EP) study. For what is an electrophysiology study primarily performed?
A) To facilitate cardioversion
B) To freeze hypersensitive cells
C) To diagnose the dysrhythmia
D) To determine the nursing plan of care
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