ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is removing a wound dressing that is saturated with blood and purulent drainage. Which of the following methods should the nurse use when disposing of the soiled dressing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood and purulent drainage require disposal in a biohazard container per infection control standards.
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 nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a chronic nonhealing wound. The nurse should recognize that which of the following types of medications is known to delay wound healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Corticosteroids suppress inflammation and collagen synthesis, delaying wound healing.
Question 5 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.