ATI LPN
Questions for Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse cares for an older adult client who has a chronic skin disorder. The client states, 'I have not been to church in several weeks because of the discoloration of my skin.' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients with chronic skin disorders often become socially isolated related to the fear of rejection by others. Nurses should assess how the client's skin changes are affecting the client's body image and encourage the client to express his or her feelings about a change in appearance.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The client has full-thickness burns to 65% of the body, including the chest area. After establishing a patent airway, which collaborative intervention is priority for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fluid and electrolyte replacement is the priority after airway management in extensive burns to prevent irreversible shock due to massive fluid loss.