ATI LPN
Skin Integrity and Wound Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In setting up her nurses' training, Florence Nightingale carried out her belief that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nightingale's training at St. Thomas' Hospital emphasized nursing as a skilled profession taught by nurses (Choice C), per her'Notes on Nursing.' Fresh air and nutrition (Choices B, D) were key beliefs, but her legacy was formalizing nurse-led education, elevating standards beyond lay care. This focus professionalized nursing, distinguishing it from medicine, and remains foundational, making it the correct answer reflecting her training philosophy.
Question 2 of 5
Which is the best description of homeostasis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Homeostasis is the body's dynamic balance adjusting to changes like temperature or blood sugar, per physiology texts. Disturbed equilibrium disrupts it, not defines it. Stressor reaction is a process, not the state. Static condition contradicts its adaptability. Constant adjustment (e.g., sweating to cool) maintains stability, a concept LPNs monitor (e.g., vitals), making this the correct and most accurate description.
Question 3 of 5
In discussing options for fluid resuscitation during major surgery, bloodless surgery may include which intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bloodless surgery avoids transfusions. Volume expanders e.g., saline replace fluid without blood, per surgical protocols. Epogen boosts red cells pre-op, not during. Hypothermia preserves oxygen, not fluid-focused. Banking blood implies transfusion, contradicting bloodless aims. Expanders maintain circulation, a common LPN-monitored intervention, making this the correct and most relevant option.
Question 4 of 5
After same-day surgery, the patient is ready to go home when:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discharge post-same-day surgery requires stability. Alertness, ambulation, and bladder emptying confirm recovery per ambulatory surgery guidelines ensuring safety home. A driver is logistical, not readiness. Pain control and nausea resolution are partial. Full function (mental, motor, urinary) is the standard, an LPN discharge check, making it the correct criterion.
Question 5 of 5
To promote wound healing, you instruct the patient to eat foods high in protein. Which choice warrants further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protein aids wound healing (collagen synthesis). Caesar salad with bread lacks significant protein, per nutrition guidelines, needing reteaching. Tuna (Choice B), cheese (Choice C), and chicken provide protein (10-20g/serving). Salad's low protein (lettuce, dressing) fails healing needs, an LPN dietary focus, making it the correct choice for further instruction.