ATI LPN
LPN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keep the wound bed moist: A moist environment supports tissue regeneration and healing in pressure injuries. Generated rationale: Moist wound healing facilitates cell migration and prevents desiccation, optimizing recovery of damaged tissue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Administer anticoagulants as prescribed: Anticoagulants prevent thromboembolism post-surgery. Apply ice packs to the knee every 4 hours: Ice reduces swelling and pain. Generated rationale: Anticoagulation and ice therapy address key postoperative risks and discomfort, promoting recovery.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription from a client's provider. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Ask the provider to spell out the name of the medication: When receiving a telephone prescription, the nurse should ask the provider to spell out the name of the medication to avoid errors. Record the date and time of the telephone prescription: Recording the date and time is essential for accurate documentation. Request that the provider confirm the read-back of the prescription: The read-back process verifies accuracy and reduces errors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to perform a wet-to-dry dressing change for a client who has an infected abdominal wound. Which of the following techniques should nurse use when performing this dressing change?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clean the wound from the center to the outer edges: When cleaning a wound, the nurse should always clean from the center of the wound to the outer edges in a circular motion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keep the wound bed moist: A moist environment supports tissue regeneration and healing in pressure injuries. Generated rationale: Moist wound healing facilitates cell migration and prevents desiccation, optimizing recovery of damaged tissue.