ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which statement describes the advantage for the client diagnosed with acute herpes infection taking valacyclovir over acyclovir?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Valacyclovir's advantage is thrice-daily dosing versus acyclovir's five times, improving compliance. It's more expensive, both are taken for the same duration, and neither requires an empty stomach.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements are correct regarding glomus tumors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Glomus tumors consist of modified smooth muscle cells and are often painful.
Question 4 of 5
Coal tar preparations have:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coal tar preparations have both antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is orienting a new graduate. The nurse is reinforcing the importance of standard precautions. Which of the following observations by the nurse would require further education regarding standard precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse must have an understanding of standard precautions. Prevention is the most important measure to prevent nosocomial infections. Standard precautions were published in 1996 that provide guidelines for the handling of blood and other body fluids. These guidelines are used with all clients, regardless of whether they have a known infectious disease. It is not necessary for the nurse to wear gloves while delivering food trays to the client, because there is no contact with the client.