ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Cohort 6 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse assesses a patient's peripheral IV site and notices edema and tenderness above the site. What action will the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Edema and tenderness suggest infiltration, requiring immediate cessation of IV fluids to prevent tissue damage.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old client who has a pressure injury in the coccyx area. The nurse identifies that which of the following factors associated with aging may impact the ability for the ulcer to heal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low protein levels impair tissue repair and immune function, hindering pressure injury healing in older adults.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse assesses a patient who is prescribed a medication that inhibits aldosterone secretion and release. For which potential complications will the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Inhibiting aldosterone can cause hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, or reduced urine output due to altered electrolyte and fluid balance.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is prescribed oral acyclovir for type 1 herpes simplex virus. What is the expected outcome if the patient is compliant with the medication regimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acyclovir reduces viral replication, shortening the duration and severity of herpes simplex virus outbreaks, though it does not cure or fully prevent transmission.