ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
The nurse is assessing the client's sensory system. Which assessment data indicate an abnormal stereognosis test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stereognosis tests tactile recognition; inability to identify objects indicates sensory dysfunction.
Question 2 of 4
Which nursing instruction should the nurse discuss with the client who is receiving glucocorticoids for Addison's disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stress or infection increases cortisol demand; dose adjustment prevents adrenal crisis.
Question 3 of 4
The nurse is evaluating the condition of a client after pericardiocentesis performed to treat cardiac tamponade. Which observation would indicate that the procedure was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Relieving tamponade improves cardiac output, raising BP.
Question 4 of 4
The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with pheochromocytoma. Which assessment data would indicate a potential complication associated with this disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pheochromocytoma causes catecholamine excess, potentially leading to irregular heart rate and hypertensive crisis, a serious complication, unlike the other normal findings.