ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A patient with mental illness
Question 1 of 5
How should the nurse document the behavior of a patient with mental illness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting behavior as differing from socially acceptable norms provides an objective, non-judgmental account of the patient's behavior.
Extract:
A patient with diabetes eating candy
Question 2 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:
Question 3 of 5
Which is the term for an infection of a hair follicle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Folliculitis is the term for an infection of the hair follicle.
Extract:
A patient who is taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
Question 4 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:
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.