ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Twelve hours post–lumbar laminectomy, which nursing interventions should be implemented?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing ability to void and frequent repositioning by log rolling prevents complications like urinary retention and pressure ulcers.
Question 2 of 5
Which interventions should the nurse implement for a client with an open fracture of the left ankle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ice reduces swelling effectively without risking neurovascular compromise.
Question 3 of 5
The 50-year-old female client is being evaluated for osteoporosis. Which data should the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Estrogen deficit is a primary risk factor for osteoporosis, especially in postmenopausal women.
Question 4 of 5
The client with a long arm cast is complaining of unrelenting severe pain and feeling as if the fingers are asleep. Which complication should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe pain and numbness in a casted extremity suggest compartment syndrome, a medical emergency.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of gout. Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to note in the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gout is caused by hyperuricemia; a uric acid level of 9.0 mg/dL is elevated (normal range is 3.5-7.2 mg/dL for men, slightly lower for women), consistent with the diagnosis.