ATI LPN
Integumentary System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse describes common complications that burn patients may experience. Which description best fits hyperkalemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperkalemia occurs in burns due to potassium release from damaged cells.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for skin grafting and notes that the physician has documented that the client is scheduled for heterograft. The nurse understands that the heterograft used for the burn client is skin from:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A heterograft (xenograft) uses skin from another species, typically pig skin, as a temporary covering.
Question 3 of 5
A 73-year-old asks the nurse to inspect some large reddened lumps that have recently appeared on the legs. The nurse recognizes the lesions as angiomas and tells the patient,
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Angiomas are a frequent occurrence as patients age, but they might be an indication of systemic problems such as liver disease. They are not commonly associated with malignancy. Moisturizer use will not impact the appearance or occurrence of angiomas. There is no indication that the patient needs referral to a dermatologist.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a dermatology clinic is reading the electronic health record of a new patient. The nurse notes that the patient has a history of a primary skin lesion. What is an example of a primary skin lesion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pustule is an example of a primary skin lesion. Primary skin lesions are original lesions arising from previously normal skin.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is suspected of developing an allergy to an environmental substance and has been given a patch test. During the test, the patient develops fine blisters, papules, and severe itching. The nurse knows that this is indicative of what strength reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fine blisters, papules, and severe itching indicate a moderately positive reaction.