ATI LPN
Chapter 4 Skin and the Integumentary System Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When caring for a male client with severe impetigo, the nurse should include which intervention in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe impetigo, a bacterial infection, requires systemic antibiotics to eradicate the infection effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A child presents to the emergency department with cutaneous manifestations of an allergic response. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Usually, actual nursing diagnoses take priority over risk for diagnoses, but in this case, risk for impaired airway is the priority. The childs airway can quickly become compromised due to laryngeal edema.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse has assessed the skin of a newborn with the AWHONN Neonatal Skin Condition Score Tool and determines that her patient has a score of 3. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This is a perfect score using this tool. The nurse should document the findings and continue to monitor per agency protocol.
Question 4 of 5
Which client should the nurse use caution with when applying mafenide acetate to a burned area?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) impairs renal buffering, increasing bicarbonate excretion and requiring pulmonary compensation. In COPD, this compensation may fail, leading to metabolic acidosis, necessitating caution. Normal creatinine, good oxygenation, and diabetes do not pose specific risks.
Question 5 of 5
The female client calls the clinic to report a painful sunburn. Which information should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aloe soothes minor burns like sunburn. Calamine is for itching (e.g., poison ivy), Echinacea is for infections, and baking soda is for insect bites, not sunburn.