ATI LPN
Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
While conducting a home health care visit, the nurse is asked to administer insulin to the client's ailing husband. What action by the nurse is indicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The home healthcare nurse is there to care for the client. Providing nursing services for other household members is inappropriate and legally precluded without an order.
Question 2 of 5
A female client has reported to the clinic for an initial gynecological examination. The client reports feeling nervous. When beginning the interview, which of the following questions would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Starting with a general, less invasive question like "What concerns do you have?' helps ease the nervous client and builds rapport.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is planning to teach a course about sexually transmitted infections. What information concerning genital warts should be included?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Handwashing reduces pathogen spread, including genital warts. Only specific HPV strains cause cervical cancer, and penile cancer risk is not high.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who has a deep wound that is being treated with a wet-to-damp dressing. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wet-to-damp dressings are changed every 4 to 6 hours to provide maximum debridement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse prepares to admit a client who has herpes zoster. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Herpes zoster is contagious to those without immunity; assessing staff history or vaccination is critical.