ATI LPN
Fundamentals Wound Care and Skin Integrity Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client in sinus bradycardia, with a heart rate of 45 beats/minute, complains of dizziness and has a blood pressure of 82/60 mm Hg. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate will be prescribed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Symptomatic bradycardia (dizziness, hypotension) requires pacing to increase heart rate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client with a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism for discharge. The nurse determines that the client understands discharge instructions if the client states that which sign or symptom is associated with this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Feeling cold is a classic symptom of hypothyroidism due to decreased metabolic rate, unlike tremors and weight loss, which are more typical of hyperthyroidism.
Question 3 of 5
When providing the open method of treatment for a patient who is 52 years old with burns to the lower extremities, what would a nurse include in the nursing plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chilling may be controlled by keeping the room temperature at 85°F (29.4°C). Strict surgical protocol is observed and analgesia should be given before the treatment. Frequent circulation checks are not a high priority with the open method.
Question 4 of 5
What is a common diagnostic criterion for identifying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Butterfly rash on face, sensitivity to sunlight, polyarthralgias, and polyarthritis are some of the main criteria leading to the diagnosis of SLE. This question was restructured from a multiple-response format, with butterfly rash selected as a primary diagnostic criterion.
Question 5 of 5
Acceptable urine output for an adult is at least how many milliliters per hour?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The minimum acceptable urine output for an adult is 30 mL/hr.