ATI LPN
Questions for Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient's skin is dry, discolored, and easily torn. Which medications should the nurse consider as causing this patient's skin condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Steroids can cause skin thinning and discoloration.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is admitted for reconstructive surgery. For which reason should the nurse consider that this surgery is needed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reconstructive surgery is most commonly needed to repair defects from cancer resection, unlike cosmetic procedures like face lifts.
Question 3 of 5
What are 3 functions of hair?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hair protects against UV and debris, aids in sensory detection via nerve endings, and helps regulate temperature.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing home care instructions to a client who has recently had a skin graft. It is most important that the client remember to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Direct sunlight can damage the delicate new tissue of a skin graft, delaying healing and increasing scarring risk.
Question 5 of 5
Following a full thickness (third-degree) burn of his left arm, a male client is treated with artificial skin. The client understands postoperative care of artificial skin when he states that during the first 7 days after the procedure, he will restrict:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restricting range of motion prevents disruption of the artificial skin's integration with underlying tissue in the early healing phase.