ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A 73-year-old patient with diabetes was admitted for below the knee amputation of his right leg. Removal of his right leg is an example of which type of surgery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amputation removes diseased tissue, classifying it as ablative surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a chronic wound. Which of the following is a systemic cause of chronic wounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Malnutrition impairs tissue repair and immune function, contributing systemically to chronic wound development.
Question 5 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.