ATI LPN
Integumentary System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client who has been experiencing the clinical manifestations associated with menopause voices an interest in using alternative and complementary therapies to manage them. What initial response by the nurse is indicated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should collect data on the client's interests in alternative therapies, which many women use successfully, to tailor education appropriately.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse assesses an older client who is scratching and rubbing white ridges on the skin between the fingers and on the wrists. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client's presentation is most likely scabies, a contagious mite infestation, requiring isolation in a single room.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse teaches burn prevention to a community group. Which statement by a member of the group should cause the nurse the greatest concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking in bed poses a high risk for fire, causing the greatest concern.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with burn injuries who is experiencing anxiety and pain. Which nonpharmacologic comfort measure should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Music therapy is a nonpharmacologic measure to reduce anxiety and pain.
Question 5 of 5
A patient in the dermatology clinic has a thin, scaly erythematous plaque on the right cheek. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Because the appearance of the lesion suggests actinic keratosis or possible squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the appropriate treatment would be excision and biopsy. Over-the-counter (OTC) corticosteroids, topical antibiotics, and Retin-A would not be used for this lesion.