ATI LPN
Integumentary System Multiple Choice Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with a pressure ulcer is prescribed a zinc supplement. What should the nurse explain to the patient about this supplement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: C: Zinc is essential for protein synthesis, aiding in wound healing, crucial for pressure ulcer recovery. A: Strengthening capillaries is more related to vitamin C. B: Immune function is supported by zinc, but not the primary reason for pressure ulcer treatment. D: Red blood cell formation mainly requires iron, not zinc.
Question 2 of 5
A female client with herpes zoster is prescribed acyclovir (Zovirax), 200 mg P.O. every 4 hours while awake. The nurse should inform the client that this drug may cause:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Diarrhea. Acyclovir is an antiviral medication that can commonly cause gastrointestinal side effects, such as diarrhea. This occurs due to its effect on the digestive system. The other choices, headache (A), nausea (C), and fatigue (D), are less commonly associated with acyclovir. Headache may occur but is not a common side effect. Nausea is less frequent than diarrhea. Fatigue is not a typical side effect of acyclovir. Therefore, the correct answer is B as diarrhea is a more common side effect of acyclovir compared to the other options.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following individuals is least likely to be at risk of developing psoriasis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because psoriasis is less common among individuals with darker skin tones, such as African Americans. It is more prevalent in individuals with lighter skin tones. Psoriasis is also associated with genetic factors, so choice B, a Caucasian with family history, is at higher risk. Obesity (choice C) and arthritis (choice D) are risk factors for psoriasis due to their inflammatory nature, making choices C and D less likely to be at least at risk compared to choice A.
Question 4 of 5
The clinic nurse notes that the physician has documented a diagnosis of herpes zoster (shingles) in the male client's chart. Based on an understanding of the cause of this disorder, the nurse determines that this definitive diagnosis was made following which diagnostic test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Culture of the lesion. A culture of the lesion is the definitive diagnostic test for herpes zoster as it can identify the presence of the varicella-zoster virus. Blood tests may show antibodies but do not confirm the active infection. Skin biopsy is not typically necessary for diagnosis. Visual inspection alone is not sufficient to confirm herpes zoster as it can be similar to other skin conditions.
Question 5 of 5
A female client went to the emergency department states that she is having burning and intense itching on the skin. A further assessment made by the nurse notes that the client is having red and white patches in the mouth. Based on this, the nurse understand that the client is most likely is suffering from?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Candida albicans. The symptoms described - burning and intense itching on the skin with red and white patches in the mouth - are indicative of a yeast infection caused by Candida albicans. This fungal infection commonly presents with oral thrush (white patches in the mouth) and can also cause skin irritation. Herpes simplex (A) typically presents with painful blisters, not white patches in the mouth. Psoriasis (B) is characterized by red, scaly patches on the skin, not white patches in the mouth. Eczema (D) presents with dry, itchy, inflamed skin, but does not typically involve white patches in the mouth.