ATI LPN
Integumentary System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse assesses a client who is admitted with inflamed soft-tissue folds around the nail plates. Which question should the nurse ask to elicit useful information about the possible condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The condition chronic paronychia is common in people with frequent intermittent exposure to water, such as homemakers, bartenders, and laundry workers. The other questions would not provide information specifically related to this assessment finding.
Question 2 of 5
The registered nurse assigns a client who has an open burn wound to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the LPN when assigning this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Handwashing is the most effective technique for preventing infection transmission.
Question 3 of 5
Based on the documented data of an older adult with a burn wound showing signs of local infection, which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Signs of local infection in an older adult require cultures to assess for systemic infection.
Question 4 of 5
Which information should the nurse include when teaching a patient who has just received a prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro) to treat a urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient should stay out of the sun. If that is not possible, teach them to wear sunscreen when taking medications that can cause photosensitivity. The other statements are not accurate.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse working in the dermatology clinic assesses a young adult female patient who is taking isotretinoin (Accutane) to treat severe cystic acne. Which assessment finding is most indicative of a need for further questioning of the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Because isotretinoin is teratogenic, contraception is required for women who are using this medication. The nurse will need to determine whether the patient is using other birth control methods. More information about the other patient data may also be needed, but the other data do not indicate contraindications to isotretinoin use.