ATI LPN
Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
When obtaining a health history related to the skin, which question will assess the patient's health perception-health maintenance pattern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Included in the health perception-health maintenance pattern are self-care habits such as moisturizer and cosmetic use. Information about pain would be included in the cognitive-perceptual pattern. Changes in social activities related to the skin appearance would be documented in the role-relationship pattern. Data about recent skin changes would be included in the nutritional-metabolic pattern.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing a comprehensive assessment of a patients skin surfaces and intends to assess moisture, temperature, and texture. The nurse should perform this component of assessment in what way?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inspection and palpation are techniques commonly used in examining the skin.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse understands that negative-pressure wound therapy may be used in the treatment of partial-thickness burn wounds to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Negative-pressure wound therapy can be used to treat grafts or partial-thickness burns by decompressing edematous interstitial spaces that enhance local perfusion, optimizing wound healing. This therapy also provides a moist wound-healing environment. The system is closed and may reduce the risk of infection but may not prevent infection. Patients are less mobile because the system needs an electrical source to function. Wound drainage is quantified by using the negative-pressure wound therapy system, but this is not a primary indication for the therapy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is noting the texture of a patient's skin and hair. Which secretion should the nurse identify that prevents drying of skin and hair?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sebum, a lipid substance from sebaceous glands, prevents drying of skin and hair and inhibits some bacterial growth.
Question 5 of 5
The patient scheduled for a Syme amputation is concerned about the ability to eventually stand on the amputated extremity. How should the nurse best respond to the patient's concern?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Syme amputation (modified ankle disarticulation amputation) is performed most frequently for extensive foot trauma and produces a painless, durable extremity end that can withstand full weight-bearing. Therefore, each of the other teaching statements is incorrect.