ATI LPN
Integumentary System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse notes that a patient with a skin rash has an elevated white blood cell count. What should this information suggest to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An elevated white blood cell count indicates the presence of an infection.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing an educational tool to teach high school students about skin cancer. What should the nurse highlight as being the most common precancerous lesion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Actinic keratoses are the most common precancerous lesions, often progressing to squamous cell carcinoma if untreated.
Question 3 of 5
Which layer of the skin serves as an insulator and energy reserve?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The hypodermis, or subcutaneous layer, contains fat that insulates and stores energy.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the initial intervention for a male client with external bleeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Direct pressure is the first-line intervention to control external bleeding by promoting clot formation at the site.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse prepares discharge instructions for a male client following cryosurgery for the treatment of a malignant skin lesion. Which of the following should the nurse include in the instruction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide helps prevent infection at the cryosurgery site, which may weep or crust as it heals.