ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed for a client following an autograft and grafting to a burn wound on the right knee?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Immobilization of the affected leg helps promote healing and integration of the graft by preventing shearing forces.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The client one (1) day postoperative total hip replacement complains of hearing a 'popping sound' when turning. Which assessment data should the nurse report immediately to the surgeon?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Groin pain with a popping sound may indicate hip dislocation, a surgical emergency requiring immediate reporting.
Question 4 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 5 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.