ATI LPN
Skin Integrity and Wound Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse notices small purplish dots on the abdomen of a patient. Which statement should the nurse use to document the finding?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Petechiae are small reddish purple hemorrhagic spots, smaller than 0.5 mm in diameter. Ecchymosis is bruising. Erythema is redness. Purpura is bleeding into the skin.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning the care of an older adult patient who will soon be discharged home after treatment for a fractured hip. In an effort to prevent future fractures, what should the nurse encourage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Health promotion measures after an older adult's hip fracture include weight-bearing exercise, promotion of a healthy diet, falls prevention, and bone density testing. Corticosteroids have the potential to reduce bone density and increase the risk for fractures.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is concerned about hair loss. What should the nurse explain about the relationship between hair and the skin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hair follicles originate in the dermis and grow outward through the epidermis, making this the correct explanation.
Question 4 of 5
Possible viral skin infection is documented in a patient's medical record. Which infections should the nurse consider as causing the patient's skin problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rubella is a viral infection that can cause a skin rash.
Question 5 of 5
A patient seeks medical care for a carbuncle. What treatment should the nurse expect to be prescribed as a priority for this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Carbuncles are deep skin infections often requiring incision and drainage as the priority to relieve pressure and remove pus, rather than relying solely on moist heat or topical/oral medications.