ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a wound. Which of the following pairings reflect the correct wound infection stage with description?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Colonization involves microorganisms without infection, unlike systemic or local infections with clinical signs.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a chronic wound. Which of the following are wound treatments that may assist with the healing process?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Measuring the wound tracks healing, antibiotics treat infection, nutrition supports tissue repair, and debridement removes barriers to healing.
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
Which people have the greatest risk for serious complications secondary to herpes zoster infection? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Immunosuppression from prednisone, chemotherapy, or HIV increases risk of severe herpes zoster complications.
Question 5 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.