ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Assessment findings that would alert the nurse that a client might be at greater risk for deep vein thrombosis include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The development of a blood clot is an increased risk in clients with an impaired circulatory system (e.g., varicose veins), obesity, and age over 40. Anticoagulant medications reduce clot risk.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been experiencing anovulatory dysfunctional uterine bleeding. The client is 25 years of age, and is concerned about maintaining her fertility. Based upon your knowledge, which management technique likely would be employed first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral contraceptives regulate anovulatory bleeding while preserving fertility, making them the first-line treatment for this client.
Question 3 of 5
During skin inspection of a client, a nurse observes lesions with wavy borders that are widespread across the client's chest. Which descriptors should the nurse use to document these observations?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diffuse is used to describe lesions that are widespread. Serpiginous describes lesions with wavy borders.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse prepares to discharge a client who has a wound and is prescribed home health care. Which information should the nurse include in the hand-off report to the home health nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The hospital nurse should provide details about the wound, including size and appearance, in the hand-off report.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse receives new prescriptions for a client with severe burn injuries who is receiving fluid resuscitation per the Parkland formula. The client's urine output continues to range from 0.2 to 0.25 mL/kg/hr. Which prescription should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide is inappropriate as it would worsen fluid loss in a burn client needing increased fluids.