ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A type of burn that affects all the epidermis and part of the dermis:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Second-degree burns involve the entire epidermis and part of the dermis, causing blisters.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse Mary is caring for a wheelchair-bound client. Which piece of equipment impedes circulation to the area it is meant to protect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ring or donut cushions can increase pressure around the edges, impeding circulation and worsening skin breakdown.
Question 3 of 5
The client arrives at the emergency department and has experienced frostbite to the right hand. Which of the following would the nurse note on assessment of the client's hand?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Frostbite causes vasoconstriction and tissue freezing, leading to a white, numb appearance due to lack of blood flow and sensation.
Question 4 of 5
A toddler has a few vesicular lesions on his hands that rupture, producing a honey-colored, sticky exudate. Based on this assessment, which medication does the nurse teach the parents about?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This child has impetigo, which is treated in one of two ways. For limited lesions(which this child has), topical Bactroban is appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A child has been in the burn unit for 13 days. Which nursing assessment indicates that a priority goal has been met?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nutrition is an important problem for the child with burns, as the child is hypermetabolic and needs a high-calorie, high-protein diet. Children are generally weighed twice a week in the burn center. A weight gain shows that nutritional needs are being met.