ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What explains the incidence of a ruptured disk in elderly clients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disk degeneration is common with aging and contributes to the increased incidence of ruptured disks in the elderly.
Question 2 of 5
Which task is most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to UAP?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Transport tasks are appropriate for delegation to UAP.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client six (6) hours postoperative right total knee replacement. Which data should the nurse report to the surgeon?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cool toes and pale nailbeds suggest possible circulatory compromise, warranting immediate reporting.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement for a client with a fractured hip in Buck's traction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking skin condition prevents pressure ulcers, a common complication in Buck's traction.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client being treated for fat embolus after multiple fractures. Which data would the nurse evaluate as the most favorable indication of resolution of the fat embolus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear mentation indicates improved oxygenation to the brain, a key sign that the fat embolus, which can obstruct pulmonary circulation and cause neurological symptoms, is resolving.