ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A patient who is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
Question 1 of 5
A patient who is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) asks the nurse about the addition of St. John's wort to help with his depression. What would be the best response of the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: St. John's wort can interact with MAOIs and may increase blood pressure, which is a significant concern.
Extract:
Several residents in a long term care facility have been diagnosed with herpes zoster
Question 2 of 5
Several residents in a long term care facility have been diagnosed with herpes zoster. Which resident will require the closest observation for development of complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chemotherapy significantly compromises the immune system, making the resident more susceptible to severe complications from herpes zoster.
Extract:
A patient admitted for delirium demonstrates increased disorientation and agitation only during the evening and nighttime
Question 3 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:
A dark-skinned patient
Question 4 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.
Extract:
A patient who is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
Question 5 of 5
A patient who is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) asks the nurse about the addition of St. John's wort to help with his depression. What would be the best response of the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: St. John's wort can interact with MAOIs and may increase blood pressure, which is a significant concern.