ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
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A home health nurse has a patient who is taking lithium
Question 1 of 5
A home health nurse has a patient who is taking lithium. What should be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular monitoring of lithium blood levels is crucial to ensure therapeutic levels and avoid toxicity. Lithium has a narrow therapeutic window, and frequent monitoring helps in adjusting the dose to maintain safe and effective levels.
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Question 2 of 5
What is herpes simplex type 2?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) is primarily associated with genital herpes, causing lesions and outbreaks in the genital and anal areas.
Extract:
The older adult female patient is concerned about incontinence when she sneezes
Question 3 of 5
The older adult female patient is concerned about incontinence when she sneezes. What is the correct terminology for this type of incontinence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stress incontinence occurs when there is involuntary leakage of urine during physical activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as sneezing, coughing, or exercising.
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Question 4 of 5
Which drug is often used in date rape?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rohypnol (flunitrazepam) is a potent benzodiazepine that has been used illicitly in cases of sexual assault due to its strong sedative and amnesic effects.
Question 5 of 5
What is a nursing intervention that helps to build trust, encourages the patient to have faith in the care being received, and meets psychosocial needs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patient education helps build trust by empowering patients with knowledge about their condition and care plan. It encourages patients to have confidence in the care they are receiving and addresses their psychosocial needs by reducing anxiety and uncertainty.