ATI RN
Integumentary System of Pediatrics Questions
Question 1 of 5
On assessment of a child, the nurse notes the presence of white patches on the child's tongue and determines that they may be indicative of candidiasis (thrush). The nurse understands that the white patches of candidiasis (thrush):
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Candidiasis (thrush) presents as white patches that adhere to mucosal surfaces and resist scraping, distinguishing it from milk residue. Bleeding, red centers, or exclusive tongue occurrence are not typical features.
Question 2 of 5
A client returns to the clinic for a follow-up treatment following a skin biopsy of a suspicious lesion performed 1 week ago. The biopsy report indicated that the lesion is a squamous cell carcinoma. The nurse plans care knowing that which of the following describes the characteristic of this type of a lesion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Squamous cell carcinoma grows locally and invades surrounding tissues but metastasizes less frequently than melanoma. It is not encapsulated nor entirely non-metastatic.
Question 3 of 5
A client is in the health care clinic for complaints of pruritus. Following diagnostic studies, it has been determined that there is not a pathophysiological process causing the pruritus. The nurse prepares instructions for the client to assist in reducing the problem and tells the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A cool-mist vaporizer adds moisture to dry air, reducing pruritus from environmental dryness, common in winter. Dehumidifiers worsen dryness, high heat dries skin, and moisturizers are beneficial.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who arrives at the emergency room with the emergency medical services team following a severe burn injury from an explosion. Once the initial assessment has been performed by the physician and lifethreatening dysfunctions have been addressed, the nurse reviews the physician's orders anticipating that which pain medication will be prescribed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe burns require potent, rapid analgesia like IV morphine due to intense pain and potential shock. Oral or subcutaneous routes are less effective acutely.
Question 5 of 5
A community health nurse is providing a teaching session to firefighters in a small community regarding care to a victim at the scene of a burn injury. The community health nurse instructs the firefighters that in the event of a tar burn the immediate action would be to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cooling a tar burn with water solidifies the tar and reduces heat damage, allowing safer removal later. Immediate clothing or tar removal can worsen tissue injury.