ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
An older adult patient who has difficulty hearing
Question 1 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 aging patient
Question 2 of 5
To help prevent falls related to muscle weakness, what type of exercises should be selected for the aging patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises, such as resistance training, help strengthen muscles and improve balance, reducing the risk of falls.
Extract:
The patient with herpes zoster virus is asking the nurse about this condition
Question 3 of 5
The patient with herpes zoster virus is asking the nurse about this condition. Which knowledge does the nurse use to base patient teaching on?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The rash associated with herpes zoster often appears in a dermatomal distribution, commonly in the thoracic region, following a nerve pathway on one side of the body.
Extract:
A patient admitted for delirium demonstrates increased disorientation and agitation only during the evening and nighttime
Question 4 of 5
A patient admitted for delirium demonstrates increased disorientation and agitation only during the evening and nighttime. What is the term applied to this type of delirium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sundowning syndrome refers to increased confusion and agitation in the late afternoon and evening, often seen in patients with delirium or dementia.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
What is the most common cause of dementia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for a majority of cases.