ATI LPN
Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client is diagnosed with Huntington's disease. While at a follow-up visit with the physician, the client breaks down and questions her ability to cope with the situation. What response by the nurse will be most beneficial to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client needs validation of her feelings as she faces a terminal illness with progressive loss of function. Restating the prognosis or redirecting to family coping does not provide immediate comfort.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is planning to teach a course about sexually transmitted infections. What information concerning genital warts should be included?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Handwashing reduces pathogen spread, including genital warts. Only specific HPV strains cause cervical cancer, and penile cancer risk is not high.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who has a deep wound that is being treated with a wet-to-damp dressing. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wet-to-damp dressings are changed every 4 to 6 hours to provide maximum debridement.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse prepares to admit a client who has herpes zoster. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Herpes zoster is contagious to those without immunity; assessing staff history or vaccination is critical.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse assesses bilateral wheezes in a client with burn injuries inside the mouth. Four hours later the wheezing is no longer heard. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Absence of wheezing may indicate airway obstruction, requiring emergency airway preparation.