ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A frail, older adult home health patient who had chickenpox as a child has been exposed to varicella (chickenpox) several days ago. What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prior chickenpox infection typically confers immunity, reducing the risk of reinfection, so the nurse should recognize this immunity when planning care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is postoperative and has a respiratory rate of 7/min. The arterial blood gas (ABG) values include: pH 7.22, PaCO2 68 mm Hg, Base excess -2, PaO2 78 mm Hg, Oxygen saturation 80%, Bicarbonate 28 mEq/L. Which of the following interpretations of the ABG values should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low pH and high PaCO2 indicate respiratory acidosis, likely due to hypoventilation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old client who has a pressure injury in the coccyx area. The nurse identifies that which of the following factors associated with aging may impact the ability for the ulcer to heal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low protein levels impair tissue repair and immune function, hindering pressure injury healing in older adults.
Question 4 of 5
Which people have the greatest risk for serious complications secondary to herpes zoster infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Immunosuppression from prednisone, chemotherapy, or HIV increases risk of severe herpes zoster complications.
Question 5 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.