ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A patient with diabetes eating candy
Question 1 of 5
After finding the patient with diabetes eating candy, the nurse reminds the patient that the candy will elevate blood sugar levels. The patient's response is: 'It's only a little bit, and it won't do anything.' Which defense mechanism is the patient using?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Denial involves refusing to accept reality or facts, which fits the patient's statement that the candy won't affect their blood sugar levels.
Extract:
The patient with herpes zoster virus is asking the nurse about this condition
Question 2 of 5
The patient with herpes zoster virus is asking the nurse about this condition. Which knowledge does the nurse use to base patient teaching on?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The rash associated with herpes zoster often appears in a dermatomal distribution, commonly in the thoracic region, following a nerve pathway on one side of the body.
Extract:
The older adult patient complains to the nurse about nocturia
Question 3 of 5
The older adult patient complains to the nurse about nocturia. This problem is most likely related to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased bladder capacity is common in older adults and is a primary cause of nocturia, leading to more frequent urination at night.
Extract:
A patient for tinea corporis
Question 4 of 5
Which will the nurse examine when assessing a patient for tinea corporis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tinea corporis, also known as ringworm, can affect various parts of the body, including the abdomen.
Extract:
An older adult patient who has difficulty hearing
Question 5 of 5
When communicating with an older adult patient who has difficulty hearing, how should the nurse change her speech?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lowering the tone of the voice makes it easier for older adults to hear, as they often have difficulty hearing higher frequencies.