ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient who underwent a mastectomy must be discharged home with a Jackson-Pratt wound drain in place. As the patient demonstrates the procedure for emptying it, which action should the nurse correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using one wipe for both spout and plug risks contamination; separate wipes maintain sterility.
Question 2 of 5
What type of wound heals by delaying the suturing until the infection is resolved?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tertiary intention delays suturing until infection clears, allowing controlled closure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a stage 4 sacral pressure injury. The provider has prescribed mechanical debridement. Which of the following is a form of mechanical debridement that the nurse should expect the client to receive?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulsating lavage is a mechanical debridement method using a pressurized stream of fluid to remove necrotic tissue. Hydrocolloids promote autolytic debridement, enzymes are chemical, and transparent dressings do not debride.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a chronic nonhealing wound. The nurse should recognize that which of the following types of medications is known to delay wound healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids suppress inflammation and collagen synthesis, delaying wound healing.
Question 5 of 5
A 28-year-old male patient at your clinic reports a minor motorcycle accident that occurred 5 days ago, resulting in several scrapes and wounds. The wound on his calf has a pinkish-red center area that appears bumpy. What does this indicate about the wound?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pinkish-red, bumpy tissue indicates granulation, a sign of healing in the proliferative phase.