ATI LPN
Integumentary System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the casted extremity of a client. Which sign is indicative of infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hot spot on the cast suggests localized infection or inflammation underneath.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement best describes the scientific rationale for the nurse holding the otoscope with the hand in a pencil-hold position when examining the client's ear?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The pencil-hold position allows controlled insertion, preventing the otoscope from going too deep and risking injury to the ear canal or tympanic membrane.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment technique should the nurse use to assess the client's optic nerve?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reading the Snellen chart evaluates visual acuity, which reflects optic nerve function.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted to rule out Cushing's syndrome. Which laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate being ordered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cushing's involves excess cortisol; ACTH and cortisol levels help diagnose the cause (pituitary, adrenal, or ectopic).
Question 5 of 5
Which laboratory data indicate to the nurse the client's pancreatitis is improving?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amylase and lipase are specific markers of pancreatic inflammation; their decrease indicates improvement.