ATI LPN
Fundamentals Wound Care and Skin Integrity Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is experiencing scaly, patchy skin changes on the upper back, chest, and arms. In some areas the skin is either red, dark in color, or lighter in color. Which type of fungal infection is this patient most likely experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tinea versicolor causes scaly, patchy skin with hypo- or hyperpigmentation, commonly on the upper body, unlike the other options which affect different areas or present differently.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is characterized by dark coloring:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Melanoma is often dark due to excessive melanin production.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing intervention can help a client maintain healthy skin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adequate hydration supports skin integrity and elasticity, preventing dryness and breakdown.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following clients would least likely be at risk of developing skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A mobile, healthy adult has intact sensation, mobility, and nutrition, reducing the risk of skin breakdown.
Question 5 of 5
The clinic nurse notes that the physician has documented a diagnosis of herpes zoster (shingles) in the client's chart. Based on an understanding of the cause of this disorder, the nurse determines that this definitive diagnosis was made following which diagnostic test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A culture of the lesion confirms the presence of varicella-zoster virus, definitively diagnosing herpes zoster.