ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is selecting dressings for a client who has a full-thickness pressure injury and is experiencing considerable pain during dressing changes, despite the administration of the prescribed analgesic prior to wound care. Which of the following types of dressings should the nurse select to help minimize the pain of dressing changes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydrogel dressings are soothing and reduce pain by maintaining moisture, unlike wet-to-dry, which can stick and hurt.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is incontinent on the first day after surgery. This is a risk factor for the development of skin breakdown and infection primarily because:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moisture from incontinence fosters microbial growth, increasing infection risk.
Question 3 of 5
Which type of debridement is a hydrocolloid dressing used for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrocolloid dressings promote autolytic debridement by maintaining a moist environment for the body's enzymes to break down necrotic tissue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a surgical patient for internal hemorrhage. Which of the following would indicate internal hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restlessness, rising pulse, and falling blood pressure indicate hypovolemic shock from internal hemorrhage due to blood loss affecting circulation.
Question 5 of 5
Superficial wounds heal faster when kept:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moist environments promote epithelialization and faster healing of superficial wounds.