ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The evening nurse reviews the nursing documentation in a client's chart and notes that the day nurse has documented that the client has a stage II pressure ulcer in the sacral area. Which finding would the nurse expect to note on assessment of the client's sacral area?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stage II pressure ulcers involve partial-thickness loss of the dermis.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention is a secondary nursing intervention for osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bone density tests screen for osteoporosis, identifying those at risk.
Question 3 of 5
What data should the nurse report to the HCP immediately for a client with a fractured left tibia and fibula?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absent pulse and increasing pain suggest acute compartment syndrome needing urgent intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse include for a client diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring occupational hazards addresses repetitive strain, a key factor in carpal tunnel syndrome management.
Question 5 of 5
The elderly client is admitted to the hospital for severe back pain. Which data should the nurse assess first during the admission assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing pain level first addresses the chief complaint and guides subsequent care planning.