ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse warns the patient that one of the patient's habits has caused the reduction of functional hemoglobin, which limits the hemoglobin's oxygen-carrying ability. To improve this situation, the nurse suggests that the patient quit:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking introduces carbon monoxide, reducing hemoglobin's oxygen-carrying capacity.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who arrives at the emergency department following an industrial explosion. Upon inspecting the wound on the client's leg, the nurse finds torn skin tissue underneath. Which of the following types of wounds should the nurse report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A laceration is a tear in the skin, fitting the description of torn tissue from an explosion.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has multiple wounds. During the initial stage of wound healing, which of the following should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen supports the initial inflammatory stage by aiding cellular function, unlike corticosteroids, which delay healing.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is alert to the indication of possible dehiscence of an abdominal surgical wound, which would be evidenced by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased drainage suggests wound separation (dehiscence) as fluid escapes the incision.