ATI LPN
Fundamentals Wound Care and Skin Integrity Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient's leg wound is not healing as quickly as expected. What should the nurse do first to determine the reason for the patient's poor healing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing nutritional status via prealbumin and albumin levels is a critical first step, as poor nutrition often delays wound healing.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The pediatric clinic nurse assesses small, pink pearl-like lesions on the trunk of a school-aged child. Which treatment regimen does the nurse plan to teach the family about based on the assessment findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This child has manifestations of molluscum contagiosum, a viral infection that generally resolves on its own. Because this is contagious, the bathtub should be disinfected after the child bathes and his or her towels should not be shared.