ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
When discussing aging
Question 1 of 5
When discussing aging, to whom does the term older adulthood apply?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The term older adulthood usually applies to individuals aged 65 and above, aligning with common retirement age and eligibility for senior benefits.
Extract:
A patient preparing to receive electroconvulsive therapy
Question 2 of 5
A patient is preparing to receive electroconvulsive therapy. The nurse caring for this patient identifies which patient problem as the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addressing the patient's anxiety and providing information about the procedure can help reduce fear and improve cooperation.
Extract:
A dark-skinned patient
Question 3 of 5
A nurse can assess cyanosis in a dark-skinned patient by assessing the color of which body part?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyanosis is best assessed in areas where the skin is thin, and the underlying blood vessels are more visible.
Extract:
A patient with mental illness
Question 4 of 5
How should the nurse document the behavior of a patient with mental illness?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting behavior as differing from socially acceptable norms provides an objective, non-judgmental account of the patient's behavior.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Dementia is an organic mental disease secondary to what problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dementia is primarily due to changes in brain structure or function, such as those seen in Alzheimer's disease or other neurodegenerative conditions.