ATI LPN
Fundamentals Wound Care and Skin Integrity Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which medication should the nurse administer first on a medical unit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydroxyzine relieves itching (a comfort issue), taking priority over non-urgent conditions like tinea corporis, herpes zoster, and acne, which aren't immediately distressing.
Question 2 of 5
Which type of capillary hemangioma is described by the following: this is where a port-wine stain capillary hemangioma is seen on the face, with segmental distribution, corresponding to the cutaneous branches of the trigeminal nerve. It may be associated with angiomas of the cerebral pia–arachnoid, which may manifest themselves by focal epileptic attacks
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sturge-Weber syndrome includes facial port-wine stains and possible association with cerebral angiomas.
Question 3 of 5
The term pruritus refers to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pruritus refers to itching, a common symptom of various dermatologic conditions.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following are signs of a tension pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea is a sign of tension pneumothorax.
Question 5 of 5
A 75-year-old client seeks care at an ambulatory clinic. The client reports having experienced extreme drowsiness after recently taking dosages of an over-the-counter cold medication. When collecting data, the nurse notes the client reports taking only the prescribed amount of the preparation. What inferences can be made by the nurse concerning the events?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Older clients often experience altered responses to medications due to age-related changes in the kidneys and liver. There is no evidence the client has taken too much medication or is taking other medications. Allergic reactions typically manifest with integumentary- or respiratory-related symptoms.