ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient recovering from deep and full thickness burns is nauseated. Which medication should the nurse provide to help this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metoclopramide is a prokinetic agent that reduces nausea by enhancing gastric emptying, suitable for burn patients with gastrointestinal distress.
Question 2 of 5
What vitamin is synthesized when the skin is exposed to sunlight?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to UVB rays, aiding in calcium absorption.
Question 3 of 5
The cuticle is the extension of what structure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The cuticle is an extension of the eponychium, the skin at the nail's base.
Question 4 of 5
In a female client with burns on the legs, which nursing intervention helps prevent contractures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Knee splints maintain proper alignment and prevent shortening of muscles and tendons during healing, reducing contracture risk.
Question 5 of 5
Nurse Kevin reviews the client's chart and notes that the physician has documented a diagnosis of paronychia. Based on this diagnosis, which of the following would the nurse expect to note during the assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Paronychia is an infection of the skin around the nail, causing red, shiny, and inflamed tissue.