ATI LPN
Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients in a long-term care facility. Which is a modifiable risk factor for the development of pressure ulcers?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Constant perineal moisture is modifiable through hygiene practices, reducing the risk of skin breakdown.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a young mother who came to the clinic complaining of sores on her skin. Which assessment data would support that the client has chickenpox?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chickenpox presents with crops of vesicular lesions with a reddened base that may progress to pustules, unlike the other conditions described.
Question 3 of 5
Which expected outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for the client diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Following medical protocol ensures effective management of seborrheic dermatitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to care for a burn client scheduled for an escharotomy procedure being performed for a third-degree circumferential arm burn. The nurse understands that which finding is the anticipated therapeutic outcome of the escharotomy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Escharotomy relieves pressure from third-degree burns, restoring distal pulses.
Question 5 of 5
Which medication should be administered first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IV antibiotics for surgical infections are time-sensitive and critical to prevent complications.