ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in a hip spica cast. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Distention and vomiting can indicate cast syndrome or bowel obstruction, critical to monitor in a hip spica cast.
Question 2 of 5
The 65-year-old client is diagnosed with macular degeneration. Which statement by the client indicates the client needs more discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low-watt bulbs reduce visibility; macular degeneration patients need bright light to compensate for central vision loss, indicating a need for more teaching.
Question 3 of 5
The elderly male client tells the nurse, 'My wife says her cooking hasn't changed, but it is bland and tasteless.' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Age-related taste bud decline reduces taste perception, a normal sensory change, making this the most appropriate and educational response.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement by the daughter of an 80-year-old female client who lives alone warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Changing furniture can create fall hazards, especially for elderly individuals.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse manager of a medical-surgical unit is asked to determine if the unit should adopt a new care delivery system. Which behavior is an example of an autocratic style of leadership?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autocratic leadership involves unilateral decision-making and informing staff without input.