ATI LPN
Integumentary System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
What would the nurse anticipate to be prescribed for a client with a suspected inhalation injury at home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In cases of suspected inhalation injury, providing high concentrations of oxygen is crucial to counteract potential hypoxia and carbon monoxide poisoning. A nonrebreather mask can deliver close to 100% oxygen.
Question 2 of 5
Why should a client with a right BKA lie on their stomach for at least 30 minutes daily?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prone positioning helps prevent hip flexion contractures.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a fracture of the right distal humerus. Which data indicate a complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Numbness and mottled cyanosis suggest neurovascular compromise, a serious complication requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
The clinic nurse assesses a client with complaints of pain and numbness in the left hand and fingers. Which question should the nurse ask the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Repetitive movements are a common cause of carpal tunnel syndrome, aligning with the symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
Which cast care instruction should the nurse provide to a client who just had a plaster cast applied to the right forearm?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevation reduces swelling and promotes healing, a key cast care instruction.