ATI LPN
NCLEX Style Questions on Skin Integrity and Wound Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse prepares to obtain a culture from a patient who has a possible fungal infection on the foot. Which items should the nurse gather for this procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fungal cultures are obtained by swabbing the affected area of the skin with cotton-tipped applicators. Sterile gloves are not needed because it is not a sterile procedure. Local injection is not needed because the swabbing is not usually painful. The patch test is done to determine whether a patient is allergic to specific testing material, not for obtaining fungal specimens.
Question 2 of 5
The client sustained a hot grease burn to the right hand and calls the emergency room for advice. Which information should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool water reduces heat and pain without damaging tissue, unlike ice or rupturing blisters, which can worsen the injury.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.