ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client has sustained a closed fracture and has just had a cast applied to the affected arm. The client is complaining of intense pain. The nurse elevates the limb, applies an ice bag, and administers an analgesic, with little relief. Which problem may be causing this pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Persistent intense pain despite interventions suggests compartment syndrome, a common cast-related complication.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer otic drops into an adult client's right ear. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For adults, pulling the auricle up and back straightens the ear canal, ensuring drops reach the intended area effectively.
Question 3 of 5
Which referral is most important for the nurse to implement for the client with permanent hearing loss?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aural rehabilitation helps clients adapt to and manage their hearing loss effectively.
Question 4 of 5
The client has developed iatrogenic Cushing's disease. Which statement is the scientific rationale for the development of this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iatrogenic Cushing's results from prolonged exogenous steroid use, mimicking endogenous cortisol excess.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis has a ruptured pseudocyst. Which procedure should the nurse anticipate the HCP prescribing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A ruptured pseudocyst may require paracentesis to drain peritoneal fluid and relieve pressure.