ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
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The patient talks with his dead brother and arranges furniture so that his brother will have a place to sit
Question 1 of 5
The patient talks with his dead brother and arranges furniture so that his brother will have a place to sit. How should the nurse document this behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hallucination is a sensory perception (in this case, visual and possibly auditory) in the absence of an external stimulus. Talking to and arranging furniture for a deceased brother fits this definition.
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The home health nurse assessing skin lesions
Question 2 of 5
The home health nurse assessing skin lesions uses the PQRST mnemonic as a guide. What does the S in this guide indicate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the PQRST mnemonic for pain assessment, 'S' stands for severity, referring to how intense or bothersome the symptoms are.
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Question 3 of 5
What are a group of psychotic disorders characterized by severe and inappropriate emotional responses, by prolonged and persistent disturbances of mood and related thought distortions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, involve severe and persistent disturbances in mood and emotions.
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A nurse is caring for an older adult who lives in a long-term care facility on the Alzheimer unit. Every evening around 5:00 p.m., the resident becomes increasingly agitated and more confused, a state that lasts throughout the evening
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult who lives in a long-term care facility on the Alzheimer unit. Every evening around 5:00 p.m., the resident becomes increasingly agitated and more confused, a state that lasts throughout the evening. The nurse recognizes this behaviour as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sundowning syndrome refers to increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening, commonly seen in individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia.
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Question 5 of 5
Which areas are affected only minimally by age?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: While sexual function may change with age, interest in and desire for sexual activity can remain relatively stable. Sexuality is often minimally affected compared to other areas like physical activity and cognition.