ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 28-year-old male patient at your clinic reports a minor motorcycle accident that occurred 5 days ago, resulting in several scrapes and wounds. The wound on his calf has a pinkish-red center area that appears bumpy. What does this indicate about the wound?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pinkish-red, bumpy tissue indicates granulation, a sign of healing in the proliferative phase.
Question 2 of 5
What type of wound heals by delaying the suturing until the infection is resolved?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tertiary intention delays suturing until infection clears, allowing controlled closure.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who underwent a mastectomy must be discharged home with a Jackson-Pratt wound drain in place. As the patient demonstrates the procedure for emptying it, which action should the nurse correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using one wipe for both spout and plug risks contamination; separate wipes maintain sterility.
Question 4 of 5
Many factors aid in healing. You can assist the patient in improving their healing ability by encouraging the following (Select all that apply):
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: A: Reduces infection risk. B: Supports tissue repair. C: Minimizes tension on the wound. E: Oxygen aids healing. 4000 mL (
D) is excessive unless specified.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse clarifies that a vacuum-assisted closure supports the healing of a wound by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vacuum-assisted closure uses negative pressure to draw wound edges together, promoting granulation and healing.