ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In a female client with burns on the legs, which nursing intervention helps prevent contractures?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Knee splints maintain proper alignment and prevent shortening of muscles and tendons during healing, reducing contracture risk.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse Chael is performing a skin assessment on a new resident in a long-term care facility. Which finding is of most concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An irregular-bordered black mole suggests possible melanoma, requiring urgent evaluation due to its malignant potential.
Question 3 of 5
A child has blood testing for possible atopic dermatitis. The parent asks why testing for IgE is done. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atopic dermatitis is often seen in children with allergies and asthma. In those conditions, levels of IgE are elevated, so this correlation helps confirm the diagnosis if it is in question.
Question 4 of 5
A student is caring for a burned child on the burn unit. The student is performing burn care. Which action by the student requires intervention by the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Silver nitrate cannot be used on the face. The other actions are appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
Which question is most important for the nurse to ask the client admitted to the ED diagnosed with a partial- and full-thickness burn to the left leg?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A tetanus toxoid is administered early in burn care to prevent Clostridium tetani infection. If the last shot was over 10 years ago or unknown, a booster is needed, making this the most critical question in the ED. Other questions are relevant but not as immediately urgent.