ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the functions and purpose of the skin with a group of high school students. From what source should the nurse explain that the epidermis receives its nourishment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The epidermis is made of stratified squamous epithelial tissue and is avascular, meaning that it has no capillaries within it. Its nourishment comes from the dermis beneath it.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning the care of a patient with osteomyelitis that resulted from a diabetic foot ulcer. The patient requires a transmetatarsal amputation. When planning the patient's postoperative care, which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse most likely include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Amputations present a serious threat to any patient's body image. None of the other listed diagnoses is specifically associated with amputation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient has longitudinal red lines in the finger nails. What health problem should the nurse suspect is causing this problem?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Longitudinal red lines in nails can indicate bacterial endocarditis due to vascular changes.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is evaluating care provided to a patient with burns during the emergent phase. Which data indicates that additional fluid resuscitation is required?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low central venous pressure (e.g., 2 mm Hg) indicates hypovolemia, suggesting inadequate fluid resuscitation in the emergent phase of burn care.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse instructs a patient on medications prescribed to treat psoriasis. Which patient statement indicates that additional teaching is required?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Psoriasis is a chronic condition with no cure; medications manage symptoms, so the statement about curing the disease indicates a misunderstanding.