ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A hospitalized severely burned victim during the emergent phase
Question 1 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:
An older adult patient who has difficulty hearing
Question 2 of 5
When communicating with an older adult patient who has difficulty hearing, how should the nurse change her speech?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lowering the tone of the voice makes it easier for older adults to hear, as they often have difficulty hearing higher frequencies.
Extract:
An older adult who is bedfast
Question 3 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:
A nurse arrives at an accident scene where the victim has just received an electrical burn
Question 4 of 5
A nurse arrives at an accident scene where the victim has just received an electrical burn. Which is the nurse's primary concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Electrical burns can cause cardiac arrhythmias or arrest, making this the primary concern.
Extract:
The home health nurse assessing skin lesions
Question 5 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.