ATI LPN
Skin Integrity and Wound Care NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Surgical risk factors include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgical risks stem from conditions impairing healing or anesthesia tolerance. Obesity increases complications (e.g., infection, breathing issues), per perioperative guidelines. Malnutrition delays recovery but is less immediate. Age 51 isn't inherently risky elderly status (65+) is. Diabetes is significant but manageable. Obesity's broad impact (e.g., wound dehiscence) makes it a top concern LPNs monitor, making it the correct risk factor.
Question 2 of 5
You know that care for a patient having spinal anesthesia differs from general anesthesia in that during recovery:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Spinal anesthesia blocks nerves regionally. Lower body flaccidity occurs post-op as motor function lags, per anesthesia texts, unlike general's full unconsciousness (Choice A). Eating waits for gag reflex return. Airway is less critical than with general. Flaccidity guides LPN positioning, making it the correct difference.
Question 3 of 5
Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching regarding the use of a PCA pump?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PCA lets patients self-dose within limits.'Call a nurse when I need medication' misunderstands PCA autonomy, per pain management protocols, needing reteaching. Self-control (Choice A), limited amount (Choice B), and reporting poor control are correct. Misbelief in nurse dependency undermines PCA use, an LPN teaching point, making it the correct statement.
Question 4 of 5
You assume care of a patient with active pulmonary tuberculosis. Appropriate management includes:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TB spreads via droplets. Standard Precautions plus airborne precautions e.g., N95 masks, negative pressure rooms control transmission, per CDC. Special rooms are part but incomplete. Face shield/gown fits contact, not airborne. Antimicrobials treat, not manage spread. Airborne precautions are the core, an LPN duty, making it the correct management.
Question 5 of 5
You know that acute and chronic pain may be handled differently. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic pain persistent, complex benefits from holistic care (Choice D), per pain guidelines, using meds, therapy, and lifestyle. Hypnotherapy aids chronic, not acute. PCA suits acute post-op, not chronic. Acute pain is manageable with protocols. Holistic management addresses chronic pain's breadth, an LPN approach, making it the correct statement.