ATI LPN
Integumentary System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client how to perform a testicular self-examination. What information should be provided to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Any lump, painful or not, warrants reporting. Normal tenderness and size differences are not significant unless extreme, and timing is flexible.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who manages client placements prepares to place four clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which client should be placed in isolation awaiting possible diagnosis of infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client in long-term care with furuncles and folliculitis is at high risk for MRSA.
Question 3 of 5
The registered nurse assigns a client who has an open burn wound to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which instruction should the nurse provide to the LPN when assigning this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Handwashing is the most effective technique for preventing infection transmission.
Question 4 of 5
Based on the documented data of an older adult with a burn wound showing signs of local infection, which action should the nurse take next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Signs of local infection in an older adult require cultures to assess for systemic infection.
Question 5 of 5
Which information should the nurse include when teaching a patient who has just received a prescription for ciprofloxacin (Cipro) to treat a urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient should stay out of the sun. If that is not possible, teach them to wear sunscreen when taking medications that can cause photosensitivity. The other statements are not accurate.