ATI LPN
Questions for Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client who has been experiencing premenstrual syndrome reports to the clinic with a diet diary she has kept over the past several weeks. Which of the following findings should be reviewed with the client, with a recommendation made for dietary modification?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: White bread (simple carbs) should be reduced and swapped for whole grains. Caffeine-free soda, yogurt, and magnesium-rich foods are beneficial for PMS.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse performs a skin screening for a client who has numerous skin lesions. Which lesion does the nurse evaluate first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This mole fits criteria for being cancerous or precancerous: variation of color and irregular border.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assesses a client who has a severe burn injury. Which statement indicates the client understands the psychosocial impact of a severe burn injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Depression is a normal psychological problem during recovery from a severe burn injury.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement to prevent infection in a client with burn injuries?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand hygiene by all prevents infection transmission.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes the presence of white lesions that resemble milk curds in the back of a patient's throat. Which question by the nurse is appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The appearance of the lesions is consistent with an oral candidiasis (thrush) infection, which can occur in patients who are taking medications such as immunosuppressants or antibiotics. Candidiasis is not associated with poor oral hygiene or lower respiratory infections. The lesions do not look like an oral herpes infection.