ATI LPN
Integumentary System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client in ventricular fibrillation is about to be defibrillated. To convert this rhythm effectively, the monophasic defibrillator machine should be set at which energy level (in joules, J) for the first delivery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guidelines recommend 200 J for the first monophasic defibrillation attempt in VF.
Question 2 of 5
The home health nurse assessing skin lesions uses the PQRST mnemonic as a guide. What does the S in this guide indicate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The mnemonic PQRST stands for Provocative factors (causes), Quantity, Region of the body, Severity of the symptoms, Time (length of time the disorder has been present).
Question 3 of 5
Which patient instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan relative to the management of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Balanced rest, activity, and diet will support medication management. Limited sunlight exposure is recommended to prevent photosensitivity. SLE often has kidney involvement, which would require reduction of sodium.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with shingles who complains of constant pain along the sciatic nerve. What intervention best helps to provide pain relief?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Distraction, guided imagery, and deep muscle relaxation may help reduce pain. Massage to the affected area will result in disruption in the vesicles of the disease. This disruption will delay healing and cause further discomfort. ROM and changing of positions are needed for patients with shingles in the event they are not mobile, but these actions will not reduce the discomfort.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse describes common complications that burn patients may experience. Which description best fits tissue hypoxia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tissue hypoxia results from increased blood viscosity, impairing oxygen delivery to tissues.