ATI LPN
Skin Integrity NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse suspects that a patient's disrupted skin integrity has a chemical basis. What could have caused this patient's health problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine can cause chemical irritation and skin breakdown.
Question 2 of 5
A patient recovering from reconstructive surgery is experiencing unrelenting postoperative pain. What should the nurse consider is occurring with this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unrelenting pain post-surgery is a red flag for infection, a common complication requiring prompt assessment.
Question 3 of 5
What is the organ that holds the hair in place?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The hair follicle anchors the hair in the skin.
Question 4 of 5
Nurse Catherine is changing a dressing and providing wound care. Which activity should she perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand washing is the first step in maintaining a sterile field and preventing infection during wound care.
Question 5 of 5
While in a skilled nursing facility, a male client contracted scabies, which is diagnosed the day after discharge. The client is living at her daughter's home, where six other persons are living. During her visit to the clinic, she asks a staff nurse, 'What should my family do?' The most accurate response from the nurse is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scabies is highly contagious, requiring treatment of all household contacts to prevent spread.