ATI LPN
Chapter 4 Skin and the Integumentary System Review Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What intervention should the nurse implement first when a client with a fractured femur has 'globs' floating in the urinal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fat emboli can cause respiratory distress and altered mental status, necessitating immediate assessment.
Question 2 of 5
Which information should the nurse teach the client regarding sports injuries?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immobilization and elevation reduce swelling and promote healing in the first 48 hours post-injury.
Question 3 of 5
The client is complaining of left shoulder pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing neurovascular status first ensures no underlying circulatory or nerve issues (e.g., from injury or referred pain) are present, which could require urgent intervention before addressing pain.
Question 4 of 5
The client is scheduled for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery for severe myopia. Which instruction should the nurse discuss prior to the client's discharge from day surgery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Corticosteroid drops reduce inflammation and promote healing post-LASIK, a key discharge instruction for this outpatient procedure.
Question 5 of 5
The student nurse asks the nurse,"Which type of hearing loss involves damage to the cochlea or vestibulocochlear nerve?" Which statement is the best response of the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sensorineural hearing loss involves damage to the cochlea or vestibulocochlear nerve, distinguishing it from conductive and other types of hearing loss.