ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 30-year-old African American had surgery 6 months ago and the incision site is now raised, indurated, and shiny. This is most likely which type of tissue growth?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keloids are raised, firm, shiny scars common in African Americans, extending beyond the original wound.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has sustained a gasoline burn to 25% of the body. Which of the following is a priority safety concern when caring for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decontamination is the priority to remove gasoline, which can cause chemical burns and systemic toxicity if absorbed through the skin, preventing further injury.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with an electrical burn. The client states that since the wound on the skin is small, the burn must not be too bad. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Electrical burns often cause significant internal damage to muscles, nerves, and blood vessels despite minimal visible skin damage, making this the most accurate and educational response.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a wound. Which of the following pairings reflect the correct wound infection stage with description?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Colonization involves microorganisms without infection, unlike systemic or local infections with clinical signs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has burns to approximately 50% of their body. Which of the following physiological changes related to the burns should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Burns cause fluid shifts, capillary leakage, and protein loss, leading to decreased plasma volume and edema, not diuresis or hypermagnesemia.