ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
What action should the nurse implement first when his friend cuts two fingers off with an electric saw?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying pressure controls bleeding, the immediate concern.
Question 2 of 5
The client is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which intervention should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing metal objects is within UAP scope and ensures MRI safety.
Question 3 of 5
A client has sustained a closed fracture and has just had a cast applied to the affected arm. The client is complaining of intense pain. The nurse elevates the limb, applies an ice bag, and administers an analgesic, with little relief. Which problem may be causing this pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Persistent intense pain despite interventions suggests compartment syndrome, a common cast-related complication.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is conducting an interview with a 75-year-old client admitted with acute pain. Which question would have priority when assisting with pain management?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Past difficulty controlling pain provides insight into potential challenges or effective strategies, critical for tailoring current pain management.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer otic drops into an adult client's right ear. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For adults, pulling the auricle up and back straightens the ear canal, ensuring drops reach the intended area effectively.