ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a chronic wound and is discussing smoking cessation. The client does not understand how smoking may impact wound healing. Which of the following would be the best nurse response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nicotine-induced vasoconstriction reduces blood flow, impairing oxygen and nutrient delivery essential for wound healing.
Extract:
Admission Notes:
36 y/o female with bilateral leg burns.
NKFDA.
Health history of asthma and seasonal allergies.
Wound Assessment:
Bilateral leg burns present with a white and leather Like appearance.
No blisters or bleeding present.
Patient rates pain 2/10 on a scale of 0 to 1 0
Question 2 of 5
A nurse reviews the following data in the chart of a patient with burn injuries: Based on the data provided, how would the nurse categorize this patients injuries?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: White, leather-like burns without blisters indicate full-thickness damage, extending through the entire skin.
Extract:
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a patient with hypokalemia, she notes that the patient's handgrip strength has diminished since the previous assessment 1 hour ago. What action does the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia can weaken respiratory muscles, so assessing respiratory status is critical to detect compromise.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a patient who has a deep wound that is being treated with a wet to-damp (used to be dry) dressing. Which intervention would the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing saturated dressings prevents maceration and maintains a moist healing environment.