ATI LPN
Skin Integrity NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
JT being the charge nurse for today is providing orientation to Nurse Brad, a newly hired employee. Which of the following action by Nurse Brad requires the most immediate action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tetracycline's absorption is reduced by dairy products like milk, decreasing its effectiveness, requiring immediate correction.
Question 2 of 5
A child who is intubated and on a mechanical ventilator is being transferred from the emergency department to the burn unit. Which action by the nurse takes priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining a patent airway is the priority in this child. The nurse should make sure an Ambu bag is at the bedside and that other emergency equipment is available.
Question 3 of 5
A mother reports seeing 'burrows' on her child's hands. Which medication does the nurse teach the mother about?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Burrows are indicative of scabies, caused by mites. Permethrin 5% (Elimite) is the first-line treatment for scabies, applied topically to kill the mites. The other options are more commonly used for lice, not scabies.
Question 4 of 5
The client has been diagnosed with a stage 4 pressure ulcer with tunneling. Which intervention should the nurse implement when instructed to apply a medicated rope dressing to the wound?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inserting a medicated rope dressing into the tunnel with a sterile cotton swab promotes healing. Questioning is unnecessary, topical anesthetics aren't used, and saline precedes, not follows, dressing.
Question 5 of 5
Which procedure should the nurse teach the client who is scheduled for a chemical face peel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hexachlorophene cleansing reduces infection risk pre-peel. Makeup isn't restricted for a week prior, heat lamps aren't used, and antibiotics aren't standard pre-procedure.