ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
An 80-year-old patient
Question 1 of 5
The nurse reminds the 80-year-old patient that her respiratory system has decreased resistance to respiratory infections. For what is this patient at increased risk?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and older adults with decreased immune resistance are at increased risk for developing this condition.
Extract:
A resident of an assisted living center reports having sharp pain on one side of the body, with patches of 'blisters'. The nurse notices vesicles on one side of the thorax, which follow a peripheral nerve pathway
Question 2 of 5
A resident of an assisted living center reports having sharp pain on one side of the body, with patches of 'blisters'. The nurse notices vesicles on one side of the thorax, which follow a peripheral nerve pathway. Suspecting herpes zoster, the nurse immediately contacts the health care provider. Which is the reason for the prompt notification?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early recognition of herpes zoster is crucial to start antiviral therapy and reduce the risk of complications such as postherpetic neuralgia.
Extract:
A hospitalized severely burned victim during the emergent phase
Question 3 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:
Question 4 of 5
What does any event that requires change stimulate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Any event requiring change can stimulate stress as individuals adapt to new situations or challenges.
Extract:
A patient developed a severe contact dermatitis of the hands, arms, and lower legs after spending an afternoon picking strawberries. The patient states that the itching is severe and cannot keep from scratching
Question 5 of 5
A patient developed a severe contact dermatitis of the hands, arms, and lower legs after spending an afternoon picking strawberries. The patient states that the itching is severe and cannot keep from scratching. Which instruction will be helpful in managing the pruritus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool, wet dressings and baths can help soothe itching and reduce inflammation by promoting vasoconstriction.