ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing a dry sterile dressing change for an abdominal wound. In which direction should the nurse use a swab to clean?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cleaning from the outer abdomen toward the wound prevents contamination of the sterile field by moving from the least to the most contaminated area.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 48-year-old female patient with diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN), and limited mobility. Upon assessment, she notes that there is a pink, viable wound bed with partial-thickness skin loss. Which stage of wound healing does this describe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage 2 involves partial-thickness loss with a pink, viable wound bed, unlike Stage 1 (intact skin) or Stage 3 (full-thickness).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse clarifies that a vacuum-assisted closure supports the healing of a wound by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vacuum-assisted closure uses negative pressure to draw wound edges together, promoting granulation and healing.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has a pooling of blood under unbroken skin of the hip after a fall. The nurse should document that this patient has a/an:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A hematoma is a collection of blood under intact skin, caused by trauma like a fall.
Question 5 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.