ATI LPN
Questions for Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse recognizes the signs of scabies when a child presents with:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scabies is manifested by brown threadlike lines on the body, especially the hands, anus, and body folds. Pruritus is severe.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse describes common complications that burn patients may experience. Which description best fits hypovolemia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypovolemia occurs due to loss of fluid from the vascular space in burn patients.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse reviews the record of a client scheduled for removal of a skin lesion. The record indicates that the lesion is an irregularly shaped, pigmented papule with a blue-toned color. The nurse determines that this description of the lesion is characteristic of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Irregular shape, pigmentation, and blue tone are hallmarks of melanoma per the ABCDE criteria.
Question 4 of 5
The client suspected of having Stage I of Lyme disease is seen in the health care clinic and is told that the Lyme disease test is positive. The client asks the nurse about the treatment for the disease. The nurse responds to the client, anticipating which of the following to be part of the treatment plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage I Lyme disease is treated with a 2-4 week course of oral antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline) to eradicate the infection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes all these changes in the skin of a 95-year-old patient who is being admitted to an assisted-living facility. Which change will be of most concern to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Petechiae are caused by pinpoint hemorrhages and are associated with a variety of serious disorders such as meningitis and coagulopathies. The nurse should contact the patient's health care provider about this finding for further diagnostic follow-up. The other skin changes are associated with aging. Although the other changes also will require ongoing monitoring or intervention by the nurse, they do not indicate a need for urgent action.