ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While changing a wet-to-dry normal saline dressing for a patient with an ulcer on the heel, the nurse finds that the old dressing is stuck to the wound bed. What would be the most beneficial intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adding saline loosens the dressing without damaging new tissue, unlike pulling it off dry.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
When the patient complains of worsening due to increased swelling at the wound site on his leg, the nurse explains that the swelling indicates:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swelling from dilated vessels leaking plasma is part of the inflammatory response, not necessarily infection.
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.