ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
An older adult who is bedfast
Question 1 of 5
Because thin skin and lack of subcutaneous fat predisposes the older adult to pressure injuries, the nurse alters the care plan to include turning the bedfast patient how often?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent repositioning, such as every 2 hours, is essential for pressure injury prevention in bedfast patients.
Extract:
During the detoxification period
Question 2 of 5
During the detoxification period, what does the nurse aim to achieve when designing interventions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During detoxification, patients are at risk for serious complications such as seizures and aspiration due to withdrawal symptoms. Ensuring patient safety by monitoring for these conditions is a primary goal.
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 3 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:
An older adult patient
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting an older adult patient out of bed when suddenly the patient begins to fall. What is the likely cause of the fall?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is a common cause of sudden falls in older adults when they change positions, leading to dizziness or fainting.
Extract:
A 14-year-old survivor of a school shooting screams and dives under a table when firecrackers go off
Question 5 of 5
A 14-year-old survivor of a school shooting screams and dives under a table when firecrackers go off. What does this behavior represent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This behavior is consistent with PTSD, where triggers related to a traumatic event cause intense emotional and physical reactions.