ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nurse Imee is implementing a teaching plan to a group of adolescents regarding the causes of acne. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing statement regarding the cause of this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The exact cause of acne is multifactorial and not fully understood, involving hormones, oil production, and bacteria.
Question 2 of 5
A student is learning about cutaneous skin reactions. Which description is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An examthema is an eruption. Blistering is swelling. Pustular is raised and filled with white blood cells. Urticarial is itching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer a prn medication to a 6-year-old child for pruritus. Which order should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For a child 6 to 12 years of age, the dose of Benadryl is 12.5-25 mg every 4-6 hours, not to exceed 150 mg/day.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with a partial-thickness burn to the entire right leg who is being treated with silver sulfadiazine develops leukopenia. Which medication should the nurse expect the HCP to prescribe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) is a sulfonamide antibacterial agent. Leukopenia often occurs but improves spontaneously during treatment, so the nurse should expect to continue the medication. Discontinuing it, using antibiotics, or applying hydrocortisone is not warranted for leukopenia.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement for a client diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (eczema) prescribed tacrolimus ointment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tacrolimus increases skin cancer risk with UV exposure, so sunlight avoidance is key. Thin application is correct but not the priority here, occlusive dressings aren't used, and bathing isn't required before each dose.