ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting an elderly client who shows the nurse an area of rough skin with a greasy feel and multiple papules. Which information should the nurse provide the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rough, greasy skin with papules could indicate seborrheic keratosis or a more serious condition, warranting discussion with an HCP.
Question 2 of 5
Which action by UAP warrants immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients post-laminectomy may have swallowing difficulties; they require specific dietary considerations.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.