ATI RN
Pediatric Integumentary Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is diagnosed with herpes zoster (shingles). Which pharmacological therapy would the nurse expect to be prescribed to treat this disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acyclovir is an antiviral used to treat herpes zoster by reducing viral replication. Tetracycline and erythromycin are antibiotics, and indomethacin is an NSAID, none of which target viral infections.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse notes documentation of a stage 3 pressure ulcer in a client's record. Which of the following would the nurse expect to note on assessment of the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage 3 pressure ulcers involve full-thickness skin loss into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, but not muscle/bone (stage 4). Stage 1 is redness, stage 2 is partial thickness.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client brought to the emergency room following a burn injury that occurred in the basement of the home. Which initial finding would indicate the presence of inhalation injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Singed nasal hairs indicate inhalation injury due to airway exposure to heat/smoke. Bloody sputum or absent breath sounds may occur later, and tachycardia is nonspecific.
Question 4 of 5
A community health nurse has provided fire safety instructions to a group of individuals who are part of a disaster response team. Which statement by a group member indicates a need for further instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Standing allows flames to rise and spread to the head/face; 'stop, drop, and roll' or smothering with a blanket is correct. Water is also appropriate for most fires.
Question 5 of 5
The emergency department nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has sustained circumferential burns of both legs. Which assessment would be the priority in caring for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Circumferential burns can cause compartment syndrome, impairing circulation; assessing peripheral pulses is critical to detect vascular compromise early.