ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client calls the emergency department and tells the nurse that he had been cleaning a wooden area in the backyard and came directly into contact with poison ivy shrubs. The client tells the nurse that he cannot see anything on the skin and asks the nurse what to do. Which of the following is the appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immediate showering removes urushiol oil from poison ivy, preventing or reducing the severity of the allergic reaction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a prn medication to a 6-year-old child for pruritus. Which order should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a child 6 to 12 years of age, the dose of Benadryl is 12.5-25 mg every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 150 mg/day.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with a partial-thickness burn to the entire right leg who is being treated with silver sulfadiazine develops leukopenia. Which medication should the nurse expect the HCP to prescribe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) is a sulfonamide antibacterial agent. Leukopenia often occurs but improves spontaneously during treatment, so the nurse should expect to continue the medication. Discontinuing it, using antibiotics, or applying hydrocortisone is not warranted for leukopenia.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement for a client diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (eczema) prescribed tacrolimus ointment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tacrolimus increases skin cancer risk with UV exposure, so sunlight avoidance is key. Thin application is correct but not the priority here, occlusive dressings aren't used, and bathing isn't required before each dose.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement describes the advantage for the client diagnosed with acute herpes infection taking valacyclovir over acyclovir?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Valacyclovir's advantage is thrice-daily dosing versus acyclovir's five times, improving compliance. It's more expensive, both are taken for the same duration, and neither requires an empty stomach.