ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient recovering from a punch biopsy calls the community clinic because the site is red, warm, and painful. What should the nurse direct this patient to do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Redness, warmth, and pain indicate possible infection, requiring immediate medical attention.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a squamous cell lesion. For which treatment should the nurse prepare this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mohs' surgery is a precise treatment for squamous cell carcinoma, removing cancer layer by layer while preserving healthy tissue.
Question 3 of 5
Which gland functions as a microbial inhibitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sweat glands produce sweat with antimicrobial properties, such as lysozyme.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a male client admitted with second- and third-degree burns on the face, arms, and chest. Which finding indicates a potential problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output of 20 ml/hour indicates potential hypovolemia or renal compromise, a serious complication in burn patients due to fluid loss.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing for the presence of cyanosis in a male dark-skinned client. The nurse understands that which body area would provide the best assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In dark-skinned individuals, cyanosis is most reliably assessed in mucous membranes like the lips, where color changes are more visible.