ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client arriving at the emergency department has experienced frostbite to the right hand. Which finding would the nurse note on assessment of the client's hand?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frostbite causes white, numb skin due to vasoconstriction and tissue freezing.
Question 2 of 5
Which foods should the nurse recommend for dietary calcium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dairy products and leafy greens are excellent calcium sources.
Question 3 of 5
Which interventions should the nurse implement for a client with an open fracture of the left ankle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ice reduces swelling effectively without risking neurovascular compromise.
Question 4 of 5
The 50-year-old female client is being evaluated for osteoporosis. Which data should the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Estrogen deficit is a primary risk factor for osteoporosis, especially in postmenopausal women.
Question 5 of 5
The client with a long arm cast is complaining of unrelenting severe pain and feeling as if the fingers are asleep. Which complication should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe pain and numbness in a casted extremity suggest compartment syndrome, a medical emergency.