ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in a healthcare provider's (HCP's) office is reassessing a patient's skin and making a comparison with the information from the patient's last visit. For which reason does the nurse focus on any changes noted in the patient's skin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skin changes can reflect systemic issues, making it a key health indicator.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is collecting a culture of a wound. During the procedure, the patient asks what is a culture? Which of the following is the best response by the nurse to explain why she is culturing the wound?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A culture detects pathogens to guide treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older client and educating the student nurse on assessing the skin. The student nurse knows that an older client's skin is most likely to experience which of the following changes with aging?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thinning of the epidermis increases vulnerability in older adults.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has skin lesions. The nurse notes that the lesions are 2.5 cm in size, elevated, solid, and deep. The nurse should document the findings as which of the following skin lesions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nodules are solid, deep, and larger than 0.5 cm, fitting the description.
Question 5 of 5
Which term should the nurse use to document a raised, fluid-filled lesion smaller than 1 centimeter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A vesicle is a small, raised, fluid-filled lesion, such as a blister.