ATI LPN
Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient reports chronic itching of the ankles and continuously scratches the area. Which assessment finding will the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lichenification is likely to occur in areas where the patient scratches the skin frequently. Lichenification results in thickening of the skin with accentuated normal skin markings. Vitiligo is the complete absence of melanin in the skin. Keloids are hypertrophied scars. Yellowish-brown skin indicates jaundice. Vitiligo, keloids, and jaundice do not usually occur as a result of scratching the skin.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients in a long-term care facility. Which is a modifiable risk factor for the development of pressure ulcers?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Constant perineal moisture is modifiable through hygiene practices, reducing the risk of skin breakdown.
Question 3 of 5
The client comes to the emergency department complaining of pain in the left lower leg following a puncture wound from a nail in a board. The left lower leg is reddened with streaks, edematous, and hot to the touch, and the client has a temperature of 100.8°F. Which condition would the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Redness, streaks, edema, heat, and fever suggest cellulitis, a bacterial infection post-puncture wound.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a young mother who came to the clinic complaining of sores on her skin. Which assessment data would support that the client has chickenpox?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chickenpox presents with crops of vesicular lesions with a reddened base that may progress to pustules, unlike the other conditions described.
Question 5 of 5
Which expected outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for the client diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Following medical protocol ensures effective management of seborrheic dermatitis.