ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is admitted for treatment for a severe ulcerated pressure injury exhibiting signs of infection. The HCP prescribes open wet dressings to be applied every 6 hours for a period of 30 minutes for one week. For which part of the prescription does the nurse clarify with the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarification is needed to confirm the saline's temperature, as it may affect wound healing.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is an example of a reservoir in the chain of infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A contaminated surface can harbor pathogens, acting as a reservoir for infection.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is admitted for treatment for a severe ulcerated pressure injury exhibiting signs of infection. The HCP prescribes open wet dressings to be applied every 6 hours for a period of 30 minutes for one week. For which part of the prescription does the nurse clarify with the physician?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarification is needed to confirm the saline's temperature, as it may affect wound healing.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following dressing types is most appropriate for the nurses to apply to a small skin tear in an older adult client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nonadherent dressings prevent trauma during changes, ideal for fragile skin.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is collecting a culture of a wound. During the procedure, the patient asks what is a culture? Which of the following is the best response by the nurse to explain why she is culturing the wound?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A culture detects pathogens to guide treatment.