ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A female client sees a dermatologist for a skin problem. Later, the nurse reviews the client's chart and notes that the chief complaint was intertrigo. This term refers to which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intertrigo is inflammation caused by friction and moisture between opposing skin surfaces, often in skin folds.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment finding calls for the most immediate further assessment or interventions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bluish color (cyanosis) indicates potential oxygenation issues, requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
Question 3 of 5
An adolescent is in the clinic with a few skin lesions on his thighs. The lesions have an open center with a thin crust. Which question by the nurse will aid the diagnosis of this patients skin problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This lesion sounds like MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). MRSA is common in athletes.
Question 4 of 5
A child is brought to the emergency department from a house fire. She has singed eyebrows and sounds hoarse. After applying oxygen, which action by the nurse takes priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: All actions are appropriate for this child; however, airway patency is always the priority. This child has manifestations that cause the nurse to consider an inhalation injury.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse working with children knows which burn is the most common type of burn in the pediatric population?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scald burns, caused by hot liquids or steam, are the most common in children due to their curiosity and lack of coordination (e.g., pulling hot water off stoves). 'Thermal' is a broad category, but scalds are specifically frequent.