ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A young adult patient has come into a dermatology clinic and reports having had a single 1-in lesion that was scaly with a raised border and a pink center on the chest. Now, a little more than a week later, there are smaller matching spots of the rash on both sides of the chest. The nurse observes pink, oval-shaped spots that are 1â„4 to 1â„2 in across
Question 1 of 5
A young adult patient has come into a dermatology clinic and reports having had a single 1-in lesion that was scaly with a raised border and a pink center on the chest. Now, a little more than a week later, there are smaller matching spots of the rash on both sides of the chest. The nurse observes pink, oval-shaped spots that are 1â„4 to 1â„2 in across. What condition does the nurse suspect the health care provider will diagnose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pityriasis rosea typically starts with a single, larger 'herald patch' followed by a rash with smaller, oval spots. The described pattern is characteristic of this condition.
Extract:
A patient, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26% of the body surface area
Question 2 of 5
A patient, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26% of the body surface area. When would the greatest fluid loss resulting from the burns occur?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The greatest fluid loss typically occurs within the first 48 to 72 hours as capillary permeability is at its highest and fluid resuscitation needs are greatest.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Dementia is an organic mental disease secondary to what problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dementia is primarily due to changes in brain structure or function, such as those seen in Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative conditions.
Question 4 of 5
What age of onset of alcohol consumption is most predictive of alcohol addiction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Research shows that starting alcohol consumption at 14 or younger significantly increases the risk of developing alcohol addiction.
Extract:
A child displaying symptoms of scabies
Question 5 of 5
The school nurse recognizes the signs of scabies when a child displays which symptom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scabies is distinguished by the presence of burrows, which appear as wavy, threadlike lines on the skin, accompanied by intense itching.