ATI LPN
Fundamentals Wound Care and Skin Integrity Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a burn client who has sustained thoracic burns and smoke inhalation and is risk for impaired gas exchange. The nurse avoids which action in caring for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining a supine position could worsen gas exchange due to reduced lung expansion and potential airway obstruction. Repositioning, suctioning, and humidified oxygen support airway management.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client brought to the emergency room following a burn injury that occurred in the basement of the home. Which initial finding would indicate the presence of inhalation injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Singed nasal hairs are a classic initial sign of inhalation injury due to heat exposure to the upper airway.
Question 5 of 5
A client sustained a major burn is beginning to take an oral diet again. The nurse plans to encourage the client to eat variety of which of the following types of foods to best help in continued wound healing and tissue repair?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High protein supports tissue repair, and high carbohydrates provide energy for healing in burn recovery.