ATI LPN
Skin Integrity and Wound Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning the care of an older adult patient who will soon be discharged home after treatment for a fractured hip. In an effort to prevent future fractures, what should the nurse encourage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Health promotion measures after an older adult's hip fracture include weight-bearing exercise, promotion of a healthy diet, falls prevention, and bone density testing. Corticosteroids have the potential to reduce bone density and increase the risk for fractures.
Question 2 of 5
Possible viral skin infection is documented in a patient's medical record. Which infections should the nurse consider as causing the patient's skin problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rubella is a viral infection that can cause a skin rash.
Question 3 of 5
A patient seeks medical care for a carbuncle. What treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed as a priority for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carbuncles are deep skin infections often requiring incision and drainage as the priority to relieve pressure and remove pus, rather than relying solely on moist heat or topical/oral medications.
Question 4 of 5
After reviewing the visit schedule, the home-care nurse prepares for patients who might have a community acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) infection. Which skin condition is most commonly associated with CA-MRSA?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abscesses are the most common presentation of CA-MRSA, often requiring drainage and antibiotics, unlike the other conditions listed.
Question 5 of 5
This type of burn appears inflamed and tender but has no blisters
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, causing redness and tenderness without blisters.