ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A family is informed that the brain damage to their daughter is irreversible. The father is later overheard making vacation plans and discussing what the family will do when his daughter leaves the hospital
Question 1 of 5
A family is informed that the brain damage to their daughter is irreversible. The father is later overheard making vacation plans and discussing what the family will do when his daughter leaves the hospital. The nurse recognizes the father is in which crisis stage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Denial is a common initial reaction to bad news, where the individual is unable to accept the reality of the situation. The father's planning for the future as if his daughter will recover is indicative of denial.
Extract:
The patient with herpes zoster virus is asking the nurse about this condition
Question 2 of 5
The patient with herpes zoster virus is asking the nurse about this condition. Which knowledge does the nurse use to base patient teaching on?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The rash associated with herpes zoster often appears in a dermatomal distribution, commonly in the thoracic region, following a nerve pathway on one side of the body.
Extract:
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Question 3 of 5
The nurse recommends a breathing technique to help a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to empty the lungs of used air and to promote inhalation of adequate oxygen. What is this method of breathing called?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps patients with COPD to maintain open airways, increase expiratory time, and improve oxygen exchange.
Extract:
A patient experiencing a panic attack
Question 4 of 5
When a patient is experiencing a panic attack, how should the nurse best assist the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep breathing helps to calm the patient and reduce the physiological symptoms of a panic attack.
Extract:
During the rehabilitation phase
Question 5 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.