ATI LPN
Integumentary System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A female client is brought to the emergency department with second- and third-degree burns on the left arm, left anterior leg, and anterior trunk. Using the Rule of Nines, what is the total body surface area that has been burned?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using the Rule of Nines: left arm (9%), left anterior leg (9%), anterior trunk (18%) = 36% total body surface area burned.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a female client with a leg ulcer about tissue repair and wound healing. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effective teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins (e.g., Vitamin C) and antioxidants essential for collagen formation and wound healing.
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse is assessing a child who had a tick bite for tick-borne disease. What assessment finding indicates to the nurse the child may have Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and not Lyme disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever produces severe abdominal pain. Fever and headache are seen in both diseases, as is a rash.
Question 4 of 5
An adolescent is experiencing severe acne and has recently been diagnosed with prediabetes. Which medication does the nurse educate the adolescent about?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metformin is used to manage prediabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing glucose production. While clindamycin, tetracycline, and tretinoin are used for acne, the question ties the medication to the prediabetes diagnosis, making metformin the appropriate choice.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with a stage 2 pressure ulcer is prescribed a hydrogel dressing. Which statement indicates the client understands the teaching about the hydrogel dressing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrogel dressings maintain a moist environment, soothe, and reduce pain. They're not for heavy exudate, can be used with infection, and are easy to apply/remove.