ATI LPN
NCLEX Style Questions on Skin Integrity and Wound Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with 45% total body surface area thermal burns. Which laboratory value change would be expected?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thermal burns cause cell damage, releasing potassium into the bloodstream (hyperkalemia), a common finding due to tissue destruction.
Question 2 of 5
The structure(s) of the integumentary system involved in protection is (are)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The integumentary system includes hair, skin, and nails, all of which contribute to protection. Hair protects against UV radiation and debris, skin acts as a barrier, and nails protect finger and toe tips.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following body areas would have a relatively large amount of Meissner's corpuscles?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Meissner's corpuscles, which detect light touch, are abundant in sensitive areas like the lips.
Question 4 of 5
A male client visits the physician's office for treatment of a skin disorder. As a primary treatment, the nurse expects the physician to prescribe:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Topical agents are commonly the first-line treatment for many skin disorders due to direct application to the affected area.
Question 5 of 5
The clinic nurse is assessing the skin of a white client who is diagnosed with psoriasis. Which of the following characteristic is associated with this skin disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Psoriasis is characterized by silvery-white scales over red plaques, commonly on the scalp, elbows, knees, and sacral area.