ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is undergoing psoralen plus ultraviolet A light (PUVA) therapy for treatment of psoriasis. What action should the nurse take to prevent adverse effects from this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The eyes should be shielded from UV light (UVL) during and after PUVA therapy to prevent the development of cataracts. The patient should be taught about the effects of UVL on unaffected skin, but lead-lined drapes, use of antiseptic soap, and petroleum jelly are not used to prevent skin damage.
Question 2 of 5
The middle-aged client has had two (2) lesions diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma removed. Which discharge instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-surgical site care prevents infection and promotes healing, a key discharge instruction.
Question 3 of 5
The client is diagnosed with herpes simplex 2 and prescribed the antiviral medication valacyclovir (Valtrex). Which instructions should the nurse teach?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Valacyclovir suppresses herpes simplex 2 symptoms but does not cure the viral infection.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching clients at a community center about skin diseases. Which information about pruritus should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydration with mild lotion helps relieve pruritus by maintaining skin moisture.
Question 5 of 5
A client is being admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute cellulitis of the lower left leg. During the admission assessment, the nurse expects to note which finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cellulitis involves the dermis and hypodermis, typically due to bacterial infection.