ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
During the detoxification period
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse do to decrease the patient's disorientation at night during the detoxification period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nightlights provide gentle lighting that can reduce disorientation, and removing extra furniture minimizes fall risk.
Extract:
When assessing the older adult, the nurse considers which aspect of the patient's routine as a possible contributor to constipation
Question 2 of 5
When assessing the older adult, the nurse considers which aspect of the patient's routine as a possible contributor to constipation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antacids, especially those containing calcium or aluminum, can contribute to constipation.
Extract:
The older patient informs the nurse that food has no taste and therefore the patient has no appetite
Question 3 of 5
The older patient informs the nurse that food has no taste and therefore the patient has no appetite. What is this most likely caused by?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aging can lead to a decrease in the number of taste buds and a reduced ability to taste food, leading to a loss of appetite.
Extract:
A victim running out of the house, with flames on the arms
Question 4 of 5
The nurse arrives to the scene of a house fire. A victim is running out of the house, with flames on the arms. Which is the nurse's first action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first action for someone whose clothing is on fire is to stop, drop, and roll to extinguish the flames and prevent further burns.
Extract:
An older adult patient who is complaining of pruritus
Question 5 of 5
When assessing the skin of an older adult patient who is complaining of pruritus, what should the nurse advise the patient to avoid to reduce further drying of her skin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perfumed soaps often contain alcohol and other chemicals that can dry and irritate the skin, making pruritus worse.