ATI LPN
Integumentary System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
An 11-year-old child received burns over both upper and lower arms, both hands, anterior upper and lower legs, anterior chest, and the neck. Using the following as a guide, what is this child's total body surface area burned?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: For an 11-year-old: Head (11%), Neck (2%), Anterior trunk (13%), R/L upper arms (4% each = 8%), R/L lower arms (3% each = 6%), R/L hands (2.5% each = 5%), R/L thighs (8.5% each = 17%), R/L legs (6.5% each = 13%). Total = 57%.
Question 2 of 5
Which layer of the skin serves as an insulator and energy reserve?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The hypodermis, or subcutaneous layer, contains fat that insulates and stores energy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is the initial intervention for a male client with external bleeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Direct pressure is the first-line intervention to control external bleeding by promoting clot formation at the site.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse prepares discharge instructions for a male client following cryosurgery for the treatment of a malignant skin lesion. Which of the following should the nurse include in the instruction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide helps prevent infection at the cryosurgery site, which may weep or crust as it heals.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse prepares to care for a male client with acute cellulitis of the lower leg. The nurse anticipates that which of the following will be prescribed for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warm compresses increase blood flow, reduce swelling, and promote antibiotic penetration in cellulitis.