ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient, age 27, sustained thermal burns to 18% of her body surface area. After the first 72 hours, the nurse will have to observe for the most common cause of burn-related deaths, which is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infection is the most common complication and cause of death after the first 72 hours.
Question 2 of 5
Which symptom is consistent with an inhalation burn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Persistent coughing, particularly if black mucus is coughed up, is an indicator of an inhalation burn.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse describes several types of burn treatment. Which statement best describes a xenograft?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A xenograft is a biologic dressing sourced from pig skin.
Question 4 of 5
A client is seen in the health care clinic because of complaints of lesions on the elbows and the knees. The lesions are red raised papules, and large plaques covered by silvery scales are also noticed on the elbows and the knees. Psoriasis is diagnosed and the nurse provides information about treatment to the client. The nurse determines that the client needs additional information if the client states that which of the following is a component of the treatment plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Systemic corticosteroids are generally avoided in psoriasis due to risk of rebound flares; topical treatments and phototherapy are preferred.
Question 5 of 5
A clinic nurse provides instructions to a client who will be taking isotretinoin (Accutane) for severe cystic acne. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin A supplements are contraindicated with isotretinoin due to increased risk of toxicity; other statements reflect known side effects.