ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The male client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) states that he has developed a purple-brown spot on his calf. Which action should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the lesion first provides data to determine if it could be Kaposi's sarcoma, common in AIDS.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.