ATI LPN
Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to care for a burn client scheduled for an escharotomy procedure being performed for a third-degree circumferential arm burn. The nurse understands that which finding is the anticipated therapeutic outcome of the escharotomy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Escharotomy relieves pressure from third-degree burns, restoring distal pulses.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment data indicate an adverse effect of calcitonin by nasal spray?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Local nasal irritation is a common adverse effect of nasal calcitonin.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 80-year-old client admitted with a fractured right femoral neck who is oriented × 1. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Determining the client's baseline orientation status is critical to assess their cognitive function and ensure appropriate care, especially in an elderly patient with a fracture who may be at risk for delirium or other complications.
Question 4 of 5
The client is scheduled for a computed tomography (CT) scan. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask before the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Iodine allergy is critical to assess due to contrast use in CT scans, which can cause severe reactions.
Question 5 of 5
The emergency department nurse is caring for a client with a compound fracture of the right ulna. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Covering a compound fracture with sterile gauze prevents infection, a priority in open fractures.