ATI LPN
Skin Integrity NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient recovering from reconstructive surgery is experiencing unrelenting postoperative pain. What should the nurse consider is occurring with this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unrelenting pain post-surgery is a red flag for infection, a common complication requiring prompt assessment.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse Catherine is changing a dressing and providing wound care. Which activity should she perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand washing is the first step in maintaining a sterile field and preventing infection during wound care.
Question 3 of 5
While in a skilled nursing facility, a male client contracted scabies, which is diagnosed the day after discharge. The client is living at her daughter's home, where six other persons are living. During her visit to the clinic, she asks a staff nurse, 'What should my family do?' The most accurate response from the nurse is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scabies is highly contagious, requiring treatment of all household contacts to prevent spread.
Question 4 of 5
JT being the charge nurse for today is providing orientation to Nurse Brad, a newly hired employee. Which of the following action by Nurse Brad requires the most immediate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tetracycline's absorption is reduced by dairy products like milk, decreasing its effectiveness, requiring immediate correction.
Question 5 of 5
A child takes anti-inflammatory medications for a chronic condition. The mother asks the nurse why the childs cuts and scrapes seem to take so long to heal. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first stage of healing consists of the inflammatory process, which is being hampered by this childs need to take chronic anti-inflammatory medications.