ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A female client with cellulitis of the lower leg has had cultures done on the affected area. The nurse reading the culture report understands that which of the following organisms is not part of the normal flora of the skin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: E. coli is typically found in the gut, not on the skin, unlike the other organisms which are common skin flora.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse discuss with the client diagnosed with tinea pedis reporting intense itching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Washing and drying feet twice daily prevents fungal growth. Itraconazole is for tinea unguium, OTC powders are adjunctive, and socks help but washing is the primary intervention.