ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse teaches a patient who is at risk for mild hypernatremia. Which statement does the nurse include in this patient's teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Managing sodium intake is crucial for preventing hypernatremia. Reading food labels helps identify high-sodium foods, enabling the patient to make informed dietary choices to maintain safe sodium levels.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an electrical burn. The client states that since the wound on the skin is small, the burn must not be too bad. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Electrical burns often cause significant internal damage to muscles, nerves, and blood vessels despite minimal visible skin damage, making this the most accurate and educational response.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client that is immobile. The nurse recognizes that the appearance of non-blanchable erythema on the heels most likely indicates which of the following stages of pressure injuries?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage I pressure injuries present as non-blanchable erythema on intact skin, indicating early tissue damage without skin loss, typically over bony prominences like the heels.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has sustained a gasoline burn to 25% of the body. Which of the following is a priority safety concern when caring for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decontamination is the priority to remove gasoline, which can cause chemical burns and systemic toxicity if absorbed through the skin, preventing further injury.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pressure injury. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a priority in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preventing infection by keeping the wound clean is critical, as infections can significantly delay healing and lead to complications in pressure injuries.