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Skin Integrity Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement describes the advantage for the client diagnosed with acute herpes infection taking valacyclovir over acyclovir?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Valacyclovir's advantage is thrice-daily dosing versus acyclovir's five times, improving compliance. It's more expensive, both are taken for the same duration, and neither requires an empty stomach.
Question 2 of 5
Coal tar preparations have:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coal tar preparations have both antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is orienting a new graduate. The nurse is reinforcing the importance of standard precautions. Which of the following observations by the nurse would require further education regarding standard precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse must have an understanding of standard precautions. Prevention is the most important measure to prevent nosocomial infections. Standard precautions were published in 1996 that provide guidelines for the handling of blood and other body fluids. These guidelines are used with all clients, regardless of whether they have a known infectious disease. It is not necessary for the nurse to wear gloves while delivering food trays to the client, because there is no contact with the client.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is evaluating a group of clients for referral to a home health agency. Each of the clients is on the Medicare program. Which client is most likely to qualify for home health services?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Home care is indicated for clients for whom travel to the healthcare provider would be impossible or quite difficult. A large stage III pressure ulcer would be painful during travel, and daily dressing changes are ideally completed at home.
Question 5 of 5
At the time of admission, the client is asked if he has a healthcare directive. The client reports that his daughter will be allowed to make health-related decisions if he becomes incapacitated. Based upon your knowledge, the client has a/n:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A healthcare surrogate is an individual designated to make medical decisions if the client becomes unable to do so. A living will provides written directions about life-prolonging decisions.