ATI LPN
NCLEX Skin Integrity Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client recently treated for pelvic inflammatory disease asks how she can best prevent a recurrence of the disease. What information should be provided to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Condoms provide a barrier against pathogens, reducing PID recurrence risk. Antibiotics, exams, and douching do not prevent recurrence effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse assesses a client who has a lesion on the skin that is suspicious for skin cancer. Which diagnostic test should the nurse anticipate being ordered for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This lesion is suspicious for skin cancer, and a biopsy is needed for diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who has burn injuries. The client's wife asks, 'When will his high risk for infection decrease?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intact skin is a major barrier to infection; risk remains high until all wounds close.
Question 4 of 5
A dark-skinned patient has been admitted to the hospital with chronic heart failure. How would the nurse best assess this patient for cyanosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cyanosis in dark-skinned individuals is more easily seen in the mucous membranes. Earlobe color may change in light-skinned individuals, but this change in skin color is difficult to detect on darker skin. Application of pressure to the palms of the hands and nail bed assessment would check for adequate circulation but not for skin color.
Question 5 of 5
What is the best method to prevent the spread of infection when the nurse is changing the dressing over a wound infected with Staphylococcus aureus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Careful hand washing and the safe disposal of soiled dressings are the best means of preventing the spread of skin problems. Sterile glove and sterile saline use during wound care will not necessarily prevent spread of infection. Applying antibiotic ointment will treat the bacteria but not necessarily prevent the spread of infection.