ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client during the fluid resuscitation phase of burn management. Which of the following is the best method for assessing the results of the fluid resuscitation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine output of at least 0.5 mL/kg/hr indicates adequate renal perfusion, reflecting successful fluid resuscitation in burn patients.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse recently hired to the preoperative area learns that certain patients are at higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Which patients are considered to be at high risk? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Obesity, smoking with oral contraceptives, and prolonged surgery increase VTE risk due to venous stasis, hypercoagulability, and immobility, respectively.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is giving a preoperative patient a dose of famotidine (Pepcid). The patient asks why the nurse is giving this drug when the patient has no history of ulcers. What response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Famotidine reduces stomach acid, helping prevent stress-induced ulcers during surgery, providing a clear and accurate explanation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a new skin inflammation on the chest. Which of the following is an important assessment question to ask the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying exposure to irritants is key to determining the cause of skin inflammation, as it may indicate contact dermatitis or allergic reactions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a community group about burn prevention. Which of the following is an example of a first-degree burn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sunburn affects only the epidermis, causing redness and pain without blisters, characteristic of a first-degree burn.