ATI LPN
Integumentary System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is administering an opioid narcotic to the client. Which intervention should the nurse implement for client safety?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The original multiple-answer question is restructured. Assessing vital signs prior to opioid administration (from option 3) ensures safety by detecting baseline issues like respiratory depression, a critical concern with narcotics.
Question 2 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse discuss with the client when completing a sensory assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping eyes shut during sensory assessments ensures accurate results.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan of care for the client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who has developed an infection in the adrenal gland. Which client problem is highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adrenal gland infection in AIDS can impair cortisol and aldosterone production, leading to fluid volume deficit, a life-threatening priority.
Question 4 of 5
Which signs/symptoms indicate the client with hypothyroidism is not taking enough thyroid hormone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes slow metabolism, leading to constipation and cold intolerance if undertreated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is watching the cardiac monitor, and a client's rhythm suddenly changes. There are no P waves; instead, there are fibrillatory waves before each QRS complex. How should the nurse correctly interpret the client's heart rhythm?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fibrillatory waves with QRS complexes indicate atrial fibrillation.