ATI LPN
Skin Integrity and Wound Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is concerned about hair loss. What should the nurse explain about the relationship between hair and the skin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hair follicles originate in the dermis and grow outward through the epidermis, making this the correct explanation.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A female adult client with atopic dermatitis is prescribed a potent topical corticosteroid, to be covered with an occlusive dressing. To address a potential client problem associated with this treatment, the nurse formulates the nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury. To complete the nursing diagnosis statement, the nurse should add which 'related-to' phrase?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Percutaneous absorption of potent corticosteroids can lead to systemic effects, increasing the risk for injury.