ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
An older adult patient who is complaining of pruritus
Question 1 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.
Extract:
A patient rehabilitating from heroin addiction
Question 2 of 5
While creating a methadone protocol for a patient rehabilitating from heroin addiction, the nurse explains that the patient will take methadone for what length of time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methadone is usually given daily to stabilize the patient. Once stabilized, the dose is gradually tapered off to prevent withdrawal symptoms and reduce dependence.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
What is the greatest problem with lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: One of the greatest problems with LSD is the occurrence of flashbacks, where the person re-experiences aspects of the drug effects long after use.
Extract:
For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients, helping decorate the dining room for a party, and leading the singing in the activity room. Today, the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed
Question 4 of 5
For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients, helping decorate the dining room for a party, and leading the singing in the activity room. Today, the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as evidence of which psychiatric disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The described behavior of extreme mood swings (elevated mood followed by significant depression) is characteristic of bipolar disorder.
Extract:
Several residents in a long term care facility have been diagnosed with herpes zoster
Question 5 of 5
Several residents in a long term care facility have been diagnosed with herpes zoster. Which resident will require the closest observation for development of complications?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chemotherapy significantly compromises the immune system, making the resident more susceptible to severe complications from herpes zoster.