ATI LPN
Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client comes to the emergency department complaining of pain in the left lower leg following a puncture wound from a nail in a board. The left lower leg is reddened with streaks, edematous, and hot to the touch, and the client has a temperature of 100.8°F. Which condition would the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Redness, streaks, edema, heat, and fever suggest cellulitis, a bacterial infection post-puncture wound.
Question 2 of 5
Which expected outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for the client diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Following medical protocol ensures effective management of seborrheic dermatitis.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to care for a burn client scheduled for an escharotomy procedure being performed for a third-degree circumferential arm burn. The nurse understands that which finding is the anticipated therapeutic outcome of the escharotomy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Escharotomy relieves pressure from third-degree burns, restoring distal pulses.
Question 4 of 5
Which medication should be administered first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IV antibiotics for surgical infections are time-sensitive and critical to prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment data indicate an adverse effect of calcitonin by nasal spray?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Local nasal irritation is a common adverse effect of nasal calcitonin.