ATI LPN
Chapter 4 Skin and the Integumentary System Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
An adult client was burned in an explosion. The burn initially affected the client's entire face (anterior half of the head) and the upper half of the anterior torso, and there were circumferential burns to the lower half of both arms. The client's clothes caught on fire, and the client ran, causing subsequent burn injuries to the posterior surface of the head and the upper half of the posterior torso. Using the rule of nines, what would be the extent of the burn injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Face (4.5%) + upper anterior torso (9%) + lower arms (9%) + posterior head (4.5%) + upper posterior torso (9%) = 36%, adjusted to 48% with circumferential consideration.
Question 2 of 5
What response is most appropriate for a client planning swim aerobics for osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises like walking are more effective for osteoporosis than swimming.
Question 3 of 5
What intervention should the nurse implement first when a client with a fractured femur has 'globs' floating in the urinal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fat emboli can cause respiratory distress and altered mental status, necessitating immediate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
Which staff nurse should the charge nurse assign to the client recovering from a repair of the hallux valgus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An experienced nurse is best equipped to handle postoperative care for hallux valgus repair.
Question 5 of 5
Which information should the nurse teach the client regarding sports injuries?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immobilization and elevation reduce swelling and promote healing in the first 48 hours post-injury.