ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A young man with malaria spikes a temperature of 105°F (40.5°C) and begins to hallucinate
Question 1 of 5
A young man with malaria spikes a temperature of 105°F (40.5°C) and begins to hallucinate. How should the nurse assess this?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Delirium is characterized by acute confusion, disorientation, and altered mental status often due to severe infection or high fever.
Extract:
When discussing aging
Question 2 of 5
When discussing aging, to whom does the term older adulthood apply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The term older adulthood usually applies to individuals aged 65 and above, aligning with common retirement age and eligibility for senior benefits.
Extract:
A dark-skinned patient
Question 3 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, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26% of the body surface area
Question 4 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.
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Question 5 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.