ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When performing a skin assessment, the nurse notes several angiomas on the chest of an older patient. Which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Angiomas are a common occurrence as patients get older, but they may occur with systemic problems such as liver disease. The patient may want to see a dermatologist to have the angiomas removed, but this is not the initial action by the nurse. The nurse may need to teach the patient about the effects of aging on the skin and about the effects of sun exposure, but the initial action should be further assessment.
Question 2 of 5
The client is being discharged after being in the burn unit for six (6) weeks. Which strategies should the nurse identify to promote the client's mental health?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging that lifestyle changes take time supports mental health by setting realistic expectations during recovery.
Question 3 of 5
Which client physiological outcome (goal) is appropriate for a client diagnosed with skin cancer who has had surgery to remove the lesion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Demonstrating operative site care is a measurable physiological outcome post-surgery.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is admitting an 88-year-old client diagnosed with a viral skin infection. Which nursing task could the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring and documenting skin lesions is within the scope of unlicensed assistive personnel, unlike applying medication or assessing legal documents.
Question 5 of 5
The client is complaining of severe itching following a course of antibiotics. Which independent nursing action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Colloidal oatmeal baths are an effective independent nursing intervention to soothe itching.