ATI LPN
Skin Integrity Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which action by UAP warrants immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients post-laminectomy may have swallowing difficulties; they require specific dietary considerations.
Question 2 of 5
What data should the nurse report to the HCP immediately for a client with a fractured left tibia and fibula?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absent pulse and increasing pain suggest acute compartment syndrome needing urgent intervention.
Question 3 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse include for a client diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring occupational hazards addresses repetitive strain, a key factor in carpal tunnel syndrome management.
Question 4 of 5
The elderly client is admitted to the hospital for severe back pain. Which data should the nurse assess first during the admission assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing pain level first addresses the chief complaint and guides subsequent care planning.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a hip fracture asks the nurse about Buck's (extension) traction that is being applied before surgery and what is involved. The nurse should provide which information to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Buck's traction uses weights, pulleys, and a boot to apply gentle traction, reducing muscle spasms and immobilizing the fracture for comfort and alignment before surgery, without invasive pins or screws.