ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A patient admitted for delirium demonstrates increased disorientation and agitation only during the evening and nighttime
Question 1 of 5
A patient admitted for delirium demonstrates increased disorientation and agitation only during the evening and nighttime. What is the term applied to this type of delirium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sundowning syndrome refers to increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening, often seen in patients with delirium or dementia.
Extract:
The home health nurse assessing skin lesions
Question 2 of 5
The home health nurse assessing skin lesions uses the PQRST mnemonic as a guide. What does the S in this guide indicate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the PQRST mnemonic for pain assessment, 'S' stands for severity, referring to how intense or bothersome the symptoms are.
Extract:
A patient who has sustained a burn injury will undergo wound debridement
Question 3 of 5
A patient who has sustained a burn injury will undergo wound debridement. The nurse includes which explanation when explaining the purpose of burn wound debridement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Debridement helps remove dead tissue, which prevents infection and promotes healing.
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Question 4 of 5
What are a group of psychotic disorders characterized by severe and inappropriate emotional responses, by prolonged and persistent disturbances of mood and related thought distortions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, involve severe and persistent disturbances in mood and emotions.
Question 5 of 5
What is age-related vision change caused by the loss of elasticity of the lens called?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Presbyopia is the age-related loss of lens elasticity, resulting in difficulty focusing on close objects.