ATI LPN
Integumentary System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patients health assessment has resulted in a diagnosis of alopecia areata. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse most likely associate with this health problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alopecia areata causes hair loss in smaller defined areas, commonly leading to a disturbed body image.
Question 2 of 5
After completing data collection the nurse determines that an older patient is experiencing the death of melanocytes. What observation did the nurse use to make this determination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Death of melanocytes leads to gray hair due to loss of pigment, and hair thins with inactive follicles.
Question 3 of 5
The orthopedic nurse should assess for signs and symptoms of Volkmann's contracture if a patient has fractured which of the following bones?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The most serious complication of a supracondylar fracture of the humerus is Volkmann's ischemic contracture, which results from antecubital swelling or damage to the brachial artery. This complication is specific to humeral fractures.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient who has had a below-the-knee amputation. The nurse enters the patient's room and finds him resting in bed with his residual limb supported on pillow. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The residual limb should not be placed on a pillow, because a flexion contracture of the hip may result. There is no acute need to contact the patient's surgeon. Encouraging exercise or transferring the patient does not address the risk of flexion contracture.
Question 5 of 5
The results of a patient's biopsy indicate a malignant growth. What should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Malignant growths typically require surgical removal to prevent further spread.