ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The patient entered the hospital with a reddened area that does not blanch with pressure over the left hip. He states that it is painful. This is indicative of which stage of pressure injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stage 1 pressure injuries present as non-blanchable redness with intact skin and may be painful.
Question 2 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 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
The patient is undergoing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) treatment for wound healing. Which would be your first priority in caring for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing the patient's condition first ensures any immediate issues (e.g., pain, leakage) are addressed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse performing a right eye irrigation will position the patient in which of the following ways?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tilting the head toward the unaffected (left) eye allows fluid to flow from the right eye outward, avoiding contamination.