ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who has facial burns. The client asks, 'Will I ever look the same?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should provide accurate information that cosmetic surgery can help but not restore the exact preburn appearance.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has the following risk factors for melanoma. Which risk factor should the nurse assign as the priority focus of patient teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Because the only risk factor that the patient can change is the use of a tanning booth, the nurse should focus teaching about melanoma prevention on this factor. The other factors also will contribute to increased risk for melanoma.
Question 3 of 5
The client comes into the emergency room in severe pain and reports that a pot of boiling hot water accidentally spilled on his lower legs. The assessment reveals blistered, mottled red skin, and both feet are edematous. Which depth of burn should the nurse document?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep partial-thickness burns involve blisters, mottled red skin, and edema, affecting both the epidermis and deeper dermis, which matches the description.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention should be included in the plan of care for a client with stage IV pressure ulcers?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dietitian consult addresses nutritional needs critical for healing stage IV pressure ulcers.
Question 5 of 5
The female client calls the clinic and tells the nurse that she has a really big 'boil' in the perineal area that is causing a lot of pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warm, moist compresses promote drainage and pain relief for a boil, a common initial intervention.