ATI LPN
Integumentary System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
While inspecting the skin of a patient's arm the nurse notes lesions that are clustered together. How should the nurse document this finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grouped lesions are clustered together, unlike linear, discrete, or confluent patterns.
Question 3 of 5
An emergency department nurse is assessing a 17-year-old soccer player who presented with a knee injury. The patient's description of the injury indicates that his knee was struck medially while his foot was on the ground. The nurse knows that the patient likely has experienced what injury?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When the knee is struck medially, damage may occur to the lateral collateral ligament. If the knee is struck laterally, damage may occur to the medial collateral ligament. The ACL and PCL are not typically injured in this way.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has returned to the postsurgical unit from the PACU after an above-the-knee amputation of the right leg. Results of the nurse's initial postsurgical assessment were unremarkable but the patient has called out. The nurse enters the room and observes copious quantities of blood at the surgical site. What should be the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should apply a tourniquet in the event of postsurgical hemorrhage. Elevating the limb and applying sterile gauze are likely insufficient to stop the hemorrhage. The nurse should attempt to control the immediate bleeding before contacting the surgeon.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient with a skin rash has an elevated white blood cell count. What should this information suggest to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated white blood cell count indicates the presence of an infection.