ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
An older adult patient
Question 1 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 hospitalized severely burned victim during the emergent phase
Question 2 of 5
What is the last intervention for a hospitalized severely burned victim during the emergent phase?
Correct Answer: F
Rationale: Tetanus prophylaxis is important to prevent infection but is typically administered after the immediate life-threatening issues have been addressed.
Extract:
The mother of a young woman being treated for amphetamine overdose
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a young woman being treated for amphetamine overdose asks the nurse when the manifestations will subside. What would be the most correct answer by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The acute effects of an amphetamine overdose generally subside within 8 to 10 hours, depending on the amount taken and individual metabolism.
Extract:
A patient with mental illness
Question 4 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:
Question 5 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.