ATI LPN
Skin Integrity and Wound Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient seeks medical care for a carbuncle. What treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed as a priority for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carbuncles are deep skin infections often requiring incision and drainage as the priority to relieve pressure and remove pus, rather than relying solely on moist heat or topical/oral medications.
Question 2 of 5
This type of burn appears inflamed and tender but has no blisters
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: First-degree burns affect only the epidermis, causing redness and tenderness without blisters.
Question 3 of 5
A female adult client with atopic dermatitis is prescribed a potent topical corticosteroid, to be covered with an occlusive dressing. To address a potential client problem associated with this treatment, the nurse formulates the nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury. To complete the nursing diagnosis statement, the nurse should add which 'related-to' phrase?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Percutaneous absorption of potent corticosteroids can lead to systemic effects, increasing the risk for injury.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the healthcare record of a male client scheduled to be seen at the health care clinic. The nurse determines that which of the following individuals is at the greatest risk for development of an integumentary disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Outdoor construction workers are at higher risk due to prolonged sun exposure, physical trauma, and environmental factors.
Question 5 of 5
Nurse Sierra is assessing the skin of a client suffering from psoriasis. She understands that which characteristic is associated with this skin disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Psoriasis is characterized by silvery-white scales over red plaques, commonly on the scalp, elbows, knees, and sacral area.