ATI LPN
Integumentary System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 73-year-old asks the nurse to inspect some large reddened lumps that have recently appeared on the legs. The nurse recognizes the lesions as angiomas and tells the patient,
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Angiomas are a frequent occurrence as patients age, but they might be an indication of systemic problems such as liver disease. They are not commonly associated with malignancy. Moisturizer use will not impact the appearance or occurrence of angiomas. There is no indication that the patient needs referral to a dermatologist.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is suspected of developing an allergy to an environmental substance and has been given a patch test. During the test, the patient develops fine blisters, papules, and severe itching. The nurse knows that this is indicative of what strength reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fine blisters, papules, and severe itching indicate a moderately positive reaction.
Question 3 of 5
A burn patient in the rehabilitation phase of injury is increasingly anxious and unable to sleep. The nurse should consult with the provider to further assess the patient for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Burn-injured patients experience psychologically devastating injuries in addition to physical injuries. Burn patients that demonstrate changes in behavior, anxiety, insomnia, regression, and acting out should be evaluated for posttraumatic stress disorder. Acute delirium is more likely to occur during the acute phase of injury. Suicidal ideations should always be addressed if the patient expresses or shows signs of suicidal thoughts. Burn-injured patients may have an underlying mental health disorder that requires treatment, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
Question 4 of 5
While inspecting the skin of a patient's arm the nurse notes lesions that are clustered together. How should the nurse document this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grouped lesions are clustered together, unlike linear, discrete, or confluent patterns.
Question 5 of 5
An emergency department nurse is assessing a 17-year-old soccer player who presented with a knee injury. The patient's description of the injury indicates that his knee was struck medially while his foot was on the ground. The nurse knows that the patient likely has experienced what injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When the knee is struck medially, damage may occur to the lateral collateral ligament. If the knee is struck laterally, damage may occur to the medial collateral ligament. The ACL and PCL are not typically injured in this way.