ATI RN
Questions About the Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
When the arrector pili muscles contract,
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When the arrector pili muscles contract, they pull on the hair follicles, causing the hair to stand upright, resulting in goosebumps. This physiological response is triggered by emotions or cold temperature to trap air and increase insulation. The other choices are incorrect because sweat release is controlled by sweat glands, skin color changes are unrelated to arrector pili muscles, and shivering is a response to generate heat, not directly caused by arrector pili muscle contraction.
Question 2 of 5
The most dangerous type of skin cancer is termed
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: malignant melanoma. Malignant melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer as it originates in pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. It has the potential to spread to other parts of the body if not detected and treated early. Melanoma has a high mortality rate compared to other types of skin cancer. A: Melanosome is incorrect as it refers to the cellular organelles responsible for producing and storing melanin. B: Metastasis is incorrect as it refers to the spread of cancer cells from one part of the body to another. C: Cyanosis is incorrect as it is a bluish discoloration of the skin due to low oxygen levels in the blood.
Question 3 of 5
Accessory structures of the skin include all of the following except
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: the epidermis. The epidermis is not an accessory structure of the skin; it is the outermost layer of the skin responsible for protection. Lamellar corpuscles, sweat glands, and hair follicles are accessory structures because they are not part of the main structure of the skin but serve specific functions like detecting pressure, producing sweat, and generating hair respectively. The epidermis is essential for skin integrity, while the accessory structures play roles in sensory perception and temperature regulation.
Question 4 of 5
You have just received change-of-shift report for the burn unit. Which client should you assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
As a home health nurse, you are developing the care plan for an elderly client who has just been referred to your agency. One of the nursing diagnoses is Impaired Skin Integrity related to poor nutrition, bladder incontinence, and immobility. Which of the following nursing actions is best to delegate to an experienced nursing assistant who works at the agency?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.