ATI LPN
NCLEX Style Questions on Skin Integrity and Wound Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client treated for pelvic inflammatory disease is preparing for discharge. During the teaching session, the use of tampons is discussed. Which of the following statements by the client indicate the understanding of the content provided?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tampons are allowed but must be changed regularly (every 4 hours), and pads at night prevent prolonged use, reducing infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
Based on the data of a 66-year-old male with a sacral ulcer and low prealbumin, which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The low prealbumin count indicates poor nutritional status, putting the client at risk for inadequate wound healing, necessitating a dietary consult.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse administers topical gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin) to a client's burn injury. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor while the client is prescribed this therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gentamicin is nephrotoxic; creatinine levels monitor kidney function.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse prepares to obtain a culture from a patient who has a possible fungal infection on the foot. Which items should the nurse gather for this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fungal cultures are obtained by swabbing the affected area of the skin with cotton-tipped applicators. Sterile gloves are not needed because it is not a sterile procedure. Local injection is not needed because the swabbing is not usually painful. The patch test is done to determine whether a patient is allergic to specific testing material, not for obtaining fungal specimens.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is interviewing a patient with contact dermatitis. Which finding indicates a need for patient teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neosporin can cause contact dermatitis. The other medications are being used appropriately by the patient.