ATI LPN
NCLEX Skin Integrity Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with tinea corporis. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed to treat this infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Topical terbinafine is a highly effective antifungal for tinea corporis, targeting the fungal cell membrane, and is commonly prescribed over the other options.
Question 2 of 5
If a 35 year old female has a thigh measurement of 34 mm, iliac crest of 12 mm, and triceps of 25 mm, what is her percent body fat?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the Jackson-Pollock 3-site formula for women: sum = 71 mm, body fat ≈ 25% (exact calculation varies by chart, but 25% is typical).
Question 3 of 5
A female client with a severe staphylococcal infection is receiving the aminoglycoside gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin) by the I.V. route. The nurse should assess the client for which adverse reaction to this drug.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gentamicin is known to cause ototoxicity, potentially leading to hearing loss or balance issues, requiring close monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
Nurse Harry documents the presence of a scab on a client's deep wound. The nurse identifies this as which phase of wound healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The migratory phase involves epithelial cell migration and scab formation as the wound begins to close.
Question 5 of 5
Nurse Luis is caring for a client who has just had a squamous cell carcinoma removed from the face. Which activities can you delegate to an experienced nursing LPN/LVN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring the surgical site is within the LPN/LVN scope, focusing on observation and reporting changes.