ATI LPN
NCLEX Skin Integrity Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse sends 10 samples of body sites to assess an intensive care patient's Candida colonization index. Seven of the samples came back as being positive. What is this patient's colonization index?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The colonization index is calculated as the ratio of positive sites to total sites (7/10 = 0.7), indicating significant Candida presence.
Question 4 of 5
If a 35 year old female has a thigh measurement of 34 mm, iliac crest of 12 mm, and triceps of 25 mm, what is her percent body fat?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using the Jackson-Pollock 3-site formula for women: sum = 71 mm, body fat ≈ 25% (exact calculation varies by chart, but 25% is typical).
Question 5 of 5
A female client with a severe staphylococcal infection is receiving the aminoglycoside gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin) by the I.V. route. The nurse should assess the client for which adverse reaction to this drug.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gentamicin is known to cause ototoxicity, potentially leading to hearing loss or balance issues, requiring close monitoring.