ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Most of the deaths from burn trauma in the emergent phase that require a referral to a burn center result from:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypovolemic shock and renal failure are leading causes of death due to massive fluid loss and organ dysfunction in severe burns.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse evaluates the following arterial blood gas values in a patient: pH 7.48, PaO2 98 mm Hg, PaCO2 28 mm Hg, and HCO3 - 22 mEq/L (22 mmol/L). Which patient condition does the nurse correlate with these results?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High pH and low PaCO2 indicate respiratory alkalosis, consistent with hyperventilation from anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
What would be considered early signs/symptoms of pressure injury (Stage 1)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stage 1 pressure injuries show nonblanchable redness on intact skin, indicating early tissue damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse recently hired to the preoperative area learns that certain patients are at higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Which patients are considered to be at high risk? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Obesity, smoking with oral contraceptives, and prolonged surgery increase VTE risk due to venous stasis, hypercoagulability, and immobility, respectively.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a chronic wound. Which of the following is a systemic cause of chronic wounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Malnutrition impairs tissue repair and immune function, contributing systemically to chronic wound development.