ATI LPN
Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A female client has reported to the clinic for an initial gynecological examination. The client reports feeling nervous. When beginning the interview, which of the following questions would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Starting with a general, less invasive question like "What concerns do you have?' helps ease the nervous client and builds rapport.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who has a deep wound that is being treated with a wet-to-damp dressing. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wet-to-damp dressings are changed every 4 to 6 hours to provide maximum debridement.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse prepares to admit a client who has herpes zoster. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Herpes zoster is contagious to those without immunity; assessing staff history or vaccination is critical.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse assesses bilateral wheezes in a client with burn injuries inside the mouth. Four hours later the wheezing is no longer heard. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absence of wheezing may indicate airway obstruction, requiring emergency airway preparation.
Question 5 of 5
A patient reports chronic itching of the ankles and continuously scratches the area. Which assessment finding will the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lichenification is likely to occur in areas where the patient scratches the skin frequently. Lichenification results in thickening of the skin with accentuated normal skin markings. Vitiligo is the complete absence of melanin in the skin. Keloids are hypertrophied scars. Yellowish-brown skin indicates jaundice. Vitiligo, keloids, and jaundice do not usually occur as a result of scratching the skin.