ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A college student has brought his hallucinating roommate to the college clinic. The young man says his roommate has been experimenting with phencyclidine (PCP)
Question 1 of 5
A college student has brought his hallucinating roommate to the college clinic. The young man says his roommate has been experimenting with phencyclidine (PCP). How long should the nurse expect the hallucinations to last?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hallucinations from PCP can last from 6 to 12 hours, depending on the dose and individual response.
Extract:
An older adult patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Question 2 of 5
Which patient instruction will the nurse reinforce relative to the management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Balancing rest and activity helps manage fatigue and prevent symptom exacerbation in SLE.
Extract:
An 80-year-old patient
Question 3 of 5
The nurse reminds the 80-year-old patient that her respiratory system has decreased resistance to respiratory infections. For what is this patient at increased risk?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and older adults with decreased immune resistance are at increased risk for developing this condition.
Extract:
A patient rehabilitating from heroin addiction
Question 4 of 5
While creating a methadone protocol for a patient rehabilitating from heroin addiction, the nurse explains that the patient will take methadone for what length of time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methadone is usually given daily to stabilize the patient. Once stabilized, the dose is gradually tapered off to prevent withdrawal symptoms and reduce dependence.
Extract:
The older adult patient complains to the nurse about nocturia
Question 5 of 5
The older adult patient complains to the nurse about nocturia. This problem is most likely related to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased bladder capacity is common in older adults and is a primary cause of nocturia, leading to more frequent urination at night.