ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A dark-skinned patient
Question 1 of 5
A nurse can assess cyanosis in a dark-skinned patient by assessing the color of which body part?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyanosis is best assessed in areas where the skin is thin, and the underlying blood vessels are more visible.
Question 2 of 5
Cultural and ethnic considerations for skin assessment include which aspect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Palpation can help detect changes in texture and warmth, which might be less visible on darker skin.
Extract:
A patient with a burn injury during the emergent phase
Question 3 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:
An 80-year-old patient
Question 4 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:
An older adult patient
Question 5 of 5
A change of aging related to the circulatory system includes decreased blood vessel elasticity. For what should the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased blood vessel elasticity can lead to increased vascular resistance, resulting in hypertension.