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Skin Integrity NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A classification of wound that usually heals quickly, generally within days to weeks, with well-approximated edges and lessened infection risk is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute wound,' as it describes a wound that heals quickly (days to weeks) with well-approximated edges and reduced infection risk. Acute wounds, like cuts or surgical incisions, follow a predictable healing trajectory due to minimal tissue loss and prompt repair, often via primary intention. 'Abrasion wound' is a type of injury (scraping), not a healing classification, and may heal slower if extensive. 'Chronic wound' persists beyond weeks, often due to underlying conditions like diabetes, contradicting quick healing. 'Unintentional wound' defines cause (accidental), not healing speed or edge alignment. In nursing, identifying acute wounds guides timely interventions e.g., suturing versus chronic wounds needing prolonged care. B aligns with the description's focus on healing dynamics, distinguishing it as the accurate classification over specific wound types or causation.
Question 2 of 5
One of the most common skin and tissue disruptions is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: B and C,' as 'pressure ulcers' and 'bedsores' synonymous terms are among the most common skin and tissue disruptions, especially in immobile or elderly patients. They result from sustained pressure impairing blood flow, leading to tissue necrosis, with high prevalence in hospitals and long-term care. 'Maceration' is skin softening from prolonged moisture (e.g., incontinence), common but less frequent than pressure-related issues in broader statistics. 'Pressure ulcers' and 'bedsores' overlap, reinforcing their dominance. 'A and B' excludes bedsores' synonymy, underrepresenting the category. In nursing, preventing pressure ulcers via repositioning is a priority due to their frequency and complications (e.g., infection). E correctly pairs B and C, aligning with clinical data on skin disruption prevalence.
Question 3 of 5
What does QSEN prepare you to do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses) emphasizes six competencies, with safety as foundational. Considering safety factors at all times reflects this, preventing harm (e.g., falls, med errors), per QSEN goals. Efficient task execution is secondary to safety. Evidence-based practice and informatics are QSEN elements, but safety underpins all care delivery. LPNs prioritize patient protection checking IDs, verifying orders making this the most immediate and correct focus of QSEN preparation.
Question 4 of 5
The American Red Cross was founded by whom, as an outgrowth of service during which war?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881, inspired by her Civil War nursing (Choice B), per historical records. Dorothea Dix led Civil War nursing but not Red Cross. Lillian Wald pioneered public health, not tied to WWII. Florence Nightingale revolutionized nursing in the Crimean War, not American Red Cross. Barton's wartime aid organizing supplies, caring for wounded directly birthed the organization, making this the correct answer for nursing history context.
Question 5 of 5
An advantage to the patient of a managed health care system is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Managed care (e.g., HMOs) lowers costs through negotiated rates, offering patients lower insurance costs and copays (Choice B), per healthcare economics. Same provider isn't guaranteed networks vary. Specialist access often requires referrals, not quick. Walk-ins depend on clinics, not managed care. Cost reduction is a key patient benefit, balancing access and affordability, making it the correct advantage.