ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
When assessing the older adult, the nurse considers which aspect of the patient's routine as a possible contributor to constipation
Question 1 of 5
When assessing the older adult, the nurse considers which aspect of the patient's routine as a possible contributor to constipation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antacids, especially those containing calcium or aluminum, can contribute to constipation.
Extract:
During the rehabilitation phase
Question 2 of 5
What should the entire health team focus on during the rehabilitation phase?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comprehensive rehabilitation involves identifying and addressing the root causes and consequences of addiction.
Extract:
A nine-year-old patient is being evaluated for a skin rash. The preliminary diagnosis is impetigo contagiosa
Question 3 of 5
A nine-year-old patient is being evaluated for a skin rash. The preliminary diagnosis is impetigo contagiosa. The nurse assists with planning care with which fact about impetigo contagiosa in mind?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Impetigo is highly contagious and characterized by inflammatory skin lesions.
Extract:
A patient, age 27, sustained thermal burns to 18% of her body surface area
Question 4 of 5
A patient, age 27, sustained thermal burns to 18% of her body surface area. After the first 72 hours, the nurse will have to observe for which most common cause of burn-related deaths?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After the first 72 hours, infection becomes the most common cause of burn-related deaths due to the compromised skin barrier and potential for sepsis.
Extract:
A patient with diabetes eating candy
Question 5 of 5
After finding the patient with diabetes eating candy, the nurse reminds the patient that the candy will elevate blood sugar levels. The patient's response is: 'It's only a little bit, and it won't do anything.' Which defense mechanism is the patient using?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Denial involves refusing to accept reality or facts, which fits the patient's statement that the candy won't affect their blood sugar levels.