ATI LPN
Integumentary System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A hospitalized client is diagnosed with scabies. Which of the following would a nurse expect to note on inspection of the client's skin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scabies is characterized by burrows (threadlike lines) created by mites beneath the skin.
Question 2 of 5
A 73-year-old asks the nurse to inspect some large reddened lumps that have recently appeared on the legs. The nurse recognizes the lesions as angiomas and tells the patient,
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Angiomas are a frequent occurrence as patients age, but they might be an indication of systemic problems such as liver disease. They are not commonly associated with malignancy. Moisturizer use will not impact the appearance or occurrence of angiomas. There is no indication that the patient needs referral to a dermatologist.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a dermatology clinic is reading the electronic health record of a new patient. The nurse notes that the patient has a history of a primary skin lesion. What is an example of a primary skin lesion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pustule is an example of a primary skin lesion. Primary skin lesions are original lesions arising from previously normal skin.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is suspected of developing an allergy to an environmental substance and has been given a patch test. During the test, the patient develops fine blisters, papules, and severe itching. The nurse knows that this is indicative of what strength reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fine blisters, papules, and severe itching indicate a moderately positive reaction.
Question 5 of 5
A burn patient in the rehabilitation phase of injury is increasingly anxious and unable to sleep. The nurse should consult with the provider to further assess the patient for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Burn-injured patients experience psychologically devastating injuries in addition to physical injuries. Burn patients that demonstrate changes in behavior, anxiety, insomnia, regression, and acting out should be evaluated for posttraumatic stress disorder. Acute delirium is more likely to occur during the acute phase of injury. Suicidal ideations should always be addressed if the patient expresses or shows signs of suicidal thoughts. Burn-injured patients may have an underlying mental health disorder that requires treatment, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.