ATI LPN
NCLEX Skin Integrity Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing wet dressings for a patient who has a weeping skin lesion. What is the maximum length of time the wet dressings should be used?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wet dressings should not be prescribed for more than 72 hours, because the skin may become too dry or macerated. Wet dressing can be applied for up to 48 hours.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has presented to the emergency department with an injury to the wrist. The patient is diagnosed with a third-degree strain. Why would the physician order an x-ray of the wrist?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An x-ray should be obtained to rule out bone injury, because an avulsion fracture (in which a bone fragment is pulled away from the bone by a tendon) may be associated with a third-degree strain. Nerve damage, compartment syndrome, and greenstick fractures are not associated with third-degree strains.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient's skin and hair are dry. Which function of the skin is most likely malfunctioning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dry skin and hair indicate a malfunction in the skin's protective function, which includes maintaining moisture.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting with the secondary survey of a patient with 50% total body surface area electrical burns. Which test would be a priority for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Electrical burns can cause cardiac arrhythmias due to current passing through the body, making a 12-lead ECG a priority to assess heart function.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with tinea corporis. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed to treat this infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Topical terbinafine is a highly effective antifungal for tinea corporis, targeting the fungal cell membrane, and is commonly prescribed over the other options.