ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client is complaining of burning, lancinating, stabbing pain that radiates around the left rib cage area. The nurse cannot find any type of skin abnormality. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The pain description suggests herpes zoster (shingles), linked to prior chickenpox, warranting this question first.
Question 2 of 5
A client calls the emergency department and tells the nurse that he came directly into contact with poison ivy shrubs. The client tells the nurse that he cannot see anything on the skin and asks the nurse what to do. The nurse should make which response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Washing off the urushiol oil from poison ivy prevents the rash from developing.
Question 3 of 5
What explains the incidence of a ruptured disk in elderly clients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disk degeneration is common with aging and contributes to the increased incidence of ruptured disks in the elderly.
Question 4 of 5
Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to rule out osteoarthritis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: X-rays reveal joint space narrowing characteristic of OA.
Question 5 of 5
Which task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to UAP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Transport tasks are appropriate for delegation to UAP.