ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which client is at the greatest risk for the development of skin cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fair complexion and inability to tan increase UV damage risk, the primary factor in skin cancer.
Question 2 of 5
The elderly client diagnosed with poison ivy is prescribed a solumedrol (a steroid) dose pack. Which intervention should the nurse teach the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adherence to the prescribed steroid taper is crucial for efficacy and to avoid adrenal suppression.
Question 3 of 5
A client calls the emergency department and tells the nurse that he came directly into contact with poison ivy shrubs. The client tells the nurse that he cannot see anything on the skin and asks the nurse what to do. The nurse should make which response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Washing off the urushiol oil from poison ivy prevents the rash from developing.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect to rule out osteoarthritis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: X-rays reveal joint space narrowing characteristic of OA.