ATI LPN
NCLEX Style Questions on Skin Integrity and Wound Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is interviewing a patient with contact dermatitis. Which finding indicates a need for patient teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neosporin can cause contact dermatitis. The other medications are being used appropriately by the patient.
Question 2 of 5
The client has had a squamous cell carcinoma removed from the lip. Which discharge instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A nonhealing lesion could indicate recurrence, requiring prompt reporting.
Question 3 of 5
The client with viral skin lesions is experiencing pruritus. Which statement would be an appropriate long-term goal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining intact skin integrity is a key long-term goal for managing pruritus and preventing complications like infections.
Question 4 of 5
The client had an allergic reaction to poison oak two (2) weeks ago. He has returned to the clinic with severe itching and weeping vesicles on the arms and legs. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Temperature elevation could indicate a secondary infection, a common complication needing prompt assessment.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing a lesion diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma, the nurse most likely expects to note which finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Basal cell carcinoma typically appears as a pearly papule with a central crater.