ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A patient developed a severe contact dermatitis of the hands, arms, and lower legs after spending an afternoon picking strawberries. The patient states that the itching is severe and cannot keep from scratching
Question 1 of 5
A patient developed a severe contact dermatitis of the hands, arms, and lower legs after spending an afternoon picking strawberries. The patient states that the itching is severe and cannot keep from scratching. Which instruction will be helpful in managing the pruritus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool, wet dressings and baths can help soothe itching and reduce inflammation by promoting vasoconstriction.
Extract:
A patient who is being treated with antipsychotic medications
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated with antipsychotic medications. As part of the plan of care, the nurse monitors the patient for dyskinesia. What would the nurse assess with dyskinesia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyskinesia, particularly tardive dyskinesia, involves involuntary movements, often of the mouth, tongue, and sometimes other parts of the body.
Extract:
An alcoholic patient
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an initial assessment on an alcoholic patient. Which of the following actions by the nurse would best ensure honest answers?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A nonjudgmental attitude fosters trust and openness, encouraging the patient to provide honest answers.
Extract:
A patient admitted to the hospital after a motorcycle crash that has left him paralyzed from the waist down tells the nurse he has feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
Question 4 of 5
A patient admitted to the hospital after a motorcycle crash that has left him paralyzed from the waist down tells the nurse he has feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. What other feelings may the patient have that should be recognized?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness can be strong indicators of suicidal ideation, which should be assessed and addressed urgently.
Extract:
The mother of a young woman being treated for amphetamine overdose
Question 5 of 5
The mother of a young woman being treated for amphetamine overdose asks the nurse when the manifestations will subside. What would be the most correct answer by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The acute effects of an amphetamine overdose generally subside within 8 to 10 hours, depending on the amount taken and individual metabolism.