ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A 30-year-old African American had surgery 6 months ago and the incision site is now raised, indurated, and shiny
Question 1 of 5
A 30-year-old African American had surgery 6 months ago and the incision site is now raised, indurated, and shiny. This is most likely which type of tissue growth?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keloids are overgrowths of scar tissue that form at the site of a skin injury. They are more common in people with darker skin tones and are characterized by being raised, indurated, and shiny.
Extract:
A patient demonstrating a coping mechanism
Question 2 of 5
What coping mechanism demonstrated by a patient should indicate to the nurse that the patient is seeking ways to deal with and resolve stress?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adaptation involves adjusting and finding effective ways to manage stress and is a positive coping mechanism.
Extract:
A patient with diabetes eating candy
Question 3 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.
Extract:
A patient with a burn injury during the emergent phase
Question 4 of 5
Which is the greatest concern during the emergent phase of a burn injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypovolemic shock due to fluid loss is a primary concern in the emergent phase of a burn injury.
Extract:
A patient who is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
Question 5 of 5
A patient who is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) asks the nurse about the addition of St. John's wort to help with his depression. What would be the best response of the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: St. John's wort can interact with MAOIs and may increase blood pressure, which is a significant concern.