ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pressure injury. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a priority in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preventing infection by keeping the wound clean is critical, as infections can significantly delay healing and lead to complications in pressure injuries.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in identifying clients on the medical surgical floor with skin problems. Which of the following are most likely to become chronic wounds?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diabetic foot ulcers often become chronic due to neuropathy, poor circulation, and impaired healing in diabetes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pressure injury. Which of the following should the nurse recognize as a priority in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preventing infection by keeping the wound clean is critical, as infections can significantly delay healing and lead to complications in pressure injuries.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who has the following arterial blood values: pH 7.12, PaO2 56 mm Hg, PaCO2 65 mm Hg, and HCO3 - 22 mEq/L (22 mmol/L). Which clinical situation does the nurse correlate with these values?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low pH and high PaCO2 indicate respiratory acidosis, consistent with CO2 retention from bronchial obstruction.
Question 5 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.