ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse evaluates the following arterial blood gas values in a patient: pH 7.48, PaO2 98 mm Hg, PaCO2 28 mm Hg, and HCO3 - 22 mEq/L (22 mmol/L). Which patient condition does the nurse correlate with these results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High pH and low PaCO2 indicate respiratory alkalosis, consistent with hyperventilation from anxiety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a chronic wound. Which of the following are wound treatments that may assist with the healing process?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Measuring the wound tracks healing, antibiotics treat infection, nutrition supports tissue repair, and debridement removes barriers to healing.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing a patient for discharge after surgery. The patient needs to change a large dressing and manage a drain at home. What instruction by the nurse is most important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hand hygiene prevents infection, critical for safe wound and drain management at home.
Extract:
History and Physical
0820:
20-year-old client presents to the emergency department with severe burns. Client Is grimacing and rates pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Patent airway, No Increased work of breathing.
Vital signs
0820:
• Blood pressure 140/80mmHg
• Heart rate 110/min
• Respiratory rate 25/min
• SaO2 98% on room air
• Temp 36.1 degrees
Assessment
2030:
Client is screaming and crying in pain. Client reports pain as 10 on a scale of 0 to 10. Client is very anxious and is breathing rapidly. Patent airway. Lungs are clear to auscultation bilaterally.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has severe burns. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring for a client who has severe burns? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Opioids manage severe pain, and benzodiazepines address anxiety, both critical in burn care; ice water and antibiotics are not routinely indicated.