ATI LPN
Questions for Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26% of the body surface area. When would the greatest fluid loss resulting from the burns occur?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a burn injury, usually the greatest fluid loss occurs within the first 12 hours.
Question 2 of 5
What is the primary purpose of a whirlpool bath given to the patient with a stage III pressure ulcer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The whirlpool acts as a type of debridement. It gets rid of the necrotic debris and stimulates granulation tissue growth.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse describes common complications that burn patients may experience. Which description best fits hypovolemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypovolemia occurs due to loss of fluid from the vascular space in burn patients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse reviews the record of a client scheduled for removal of a skin lesion. The record indicates that the lesion is an irregularly shaped, pigmented papule with a blue-toned color. The nurse determines that this description of the lesion is characteristic of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Irregular shape, pigmentation, and blue tone are hallmarks of melanoma per the ABCDE criteria.
Question 5 of 5
The client suspected of having Stage I of Lyme disease is seen in the health care clinic and is told that the Lyme disease test is positive. The client asks the nurse about the treatment for the disease. The nurse responds to the client, anticipating which of the following to be part of the treatment plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage I Lyme disease is treated with a 2-4 week course of oral antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline) to eradicate the infection.