ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with burn injuries. Which intervention should the nurse implement to appropriately reduce the client's pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV morphine is appropriate for pain management in burn injuries due to absorption issues.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse notes darker skin pigmentation in the skinfolds of a middle-aged patient who has a body mass index of 40 kg/m². What is the nurse's best action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The presence of acanthosis nigricans in skinfolds suggests either having type 2 diabetes or being at an increased risk for it. The description of the patient's skin does not indicate problems with fungal infection, poor hygiene, or the need to dry the skinfolds better.
Question 3 of 5
The client is being discharged after being in the burn unit for six (6) weeks. Which strategies should the nurse identify to promote the client's mental health?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging that lifestyle changes take time supports mental health by setting realistic expectations during recovery.
Question 4 of 5
Which client physiological outcome (goal) is appropriate for a client diagnosed with skin cancer who has had surgery to remove the lesion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Demonstrating operative site care is a measurable physiological outcome post-surgery.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is admitting an 88-year-old client diagnosed with a viral skin infection. Which nursing task could the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring and documenting skin lesions is within the scope of unlicensed assistive personnel, unlike applying medication or assessing legal documents.