ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a post-surgical patient and notes the incision is clean and dry, with sutures intact. The nurse further assesses that the wound is healing by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: First intention healing occurs with clean, sutured incisions, minimizing scarring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a surgical patient for internal hemorrhage. Which of the following would indicate internal hemorrhage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restlessness, rising pulse, and falling blood pressure indicate hypovolemic shock from internal hemorrhage due to blood loss affecting circulation.
Question 3 of 5
When changing the dressing on the patient's right arm, you see that the dressing has a moist yellow-red stain on it. How would you document this drainage?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yellow-red drainage indicates serosanguineous (serum and blood mix), not purulent (pus) or sanguineous (blood only).
Question 4 of 5
When applying an ice pack, it is necessary to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A light cover prevents direct skin contact, reducing frostbite risk while allowing cold therapy.
Question 5 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.