ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is ambulating a patient in the hall a few days after abdominal surgery when the patient says, "I think something just let go." What should be the nurse's initial intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assisting to a supine position reduces strain on the abdominal wound, preventing further dehiscence.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is selecting dressings for a client who has a full-thickness pressure injury and is experiencing considerable pain during dressing changes, despite the administration of the prescribed analgesic prior to wound care. Which of the following types of dressings should the nurse select to help minimize the pain of dressing changes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydrogel dressings are soothing and reduce pain by maintaining moisture, unlike wet-to-dry, which can stick and hurt.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
After closing the curtain around the client's bed and lifting his gown to expose the horizontal abdominal wound, which of the following positions should you assist the client into for comfortable wound irrigation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dorsal recumbent position allows access to the abdominal wound while keeping the client comfortable and stable.