ATI LPN
LPN Fundamentals Exam Evolve Questions
Extract:
A patient
Question 1 of 5
Which is important for the nurse to assess when inspecting the skin of a patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Understanding the patient's personal skin care practices can provide insight into potential issues and areas needing attention.
Extract:
Postmenopausal women
Question 2 of 5
What is the best test to identify the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bone density scans (DEXA scans) are the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis and assessing fracture risk.
Extract:
A patient who is being treated with antipsychotic medications
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated with antipsychotic medications. As part of the plan of care, the nurse monitors the patient for dyskinesia. What would the nurse assess with dyskinesia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyskinesia, particularly tardive dyskinesia, involves involuntary movements, often of the mouth, tongue, and sometimes other parts of the body.
Extract:
An older adult who was admitted to the long-term care facility 2 months previously. Three weeks ago his son was killed in a car accident. The patient has been staying in his room and not attending meals or activities
Question 4 of 5
The LPN/LVN is caring for an older adult who was admitted to the long-term care facility 2 months previously. Three weeks ago his son was killed in a car accident. The patient has been staying in his room and not attending meals or activities. What would be the highest priority patient problem for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The recent loss of his son is a significant and primary concern, leading to social withdrawal and other behaviours.
Extract:
Question 5 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.