ATI LPN
Integumentary System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with shingles who complains of constant pain along the sciatic nerve. What intervention best helps to provide pain relief?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Distraction, guided imagery, and deep muscle relaxation may help reduce pain. Massage to the affected area will result in disruption in the vesicles of the disease. This disruption will delay healing and cause further discomfort. ROM and changing of positions are needed for patients with shingles in the event they are not mobile, but these actions will not reduce the discomfort.
Question 2 of 5
A client is seen in the health care clinic and the physician suspects herpes zoster. The nurse prepares the items needed to perform the diagnostic test to confirm this diagnosis. Which item will the nurse obtain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A culture swab is used to confirm herpes zoster by detecting varicella-zoster virus via PCR or viral culture.
Question 3 of 5
Following assessment and diagnostic evaluation, it has been determined that the client has Stage II of Lyme disease. The nurse expects to note which assessment finding that is most indicative of this stage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage II Lyme disease involves disseminated infection, often with cardiac (e.g., AV block) or neurological symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A patient in the dermatology clinic is scheduled for removal of a 10-mm, multicolored, irregular mole from the upper back. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about a(an)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An incisional biopsy would remove the entire mole and the tissue borders. The appearance of the mole indicates that it may be malignant; a shave biopsy would not remove the entire mole. The mole is too large to be removed with punch biopsy. Excisional biopsies are done for smaller lesions and where a good cosmetic effect is desired, such as on the face.
Question 5 of 5
An unresponsive Caucasian patient has been brought to the emergency room by EMS. While assessing this patient, the nurse notes that the patients face is a cherry-red color. What should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbon monoxide poisoning causes a bright cherry red color in the face and upper torso in light-skinned persons.