ATI LPN
Integumentary System Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The client is diagnosed with Meniere's disease. Which statement indicates the client understands the medical management for this disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low-sodium diet reduces fluid retention in the inner ear, helping manage Meniere's disease symptoms like vertigo and hearing loss.
Question 3 of 5
Which instruction should the nurse discuss with the client when completing a sensory assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keeping eyes shut during sensory assessments ensures accurate results.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan of care for the client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) who has developed an infection in the adrenal gland. Which client problem is highest priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adrenal gland infection in AIDS can impair cortisol and aldosterone production, leading to fluid volume deficit, a life-threatening priority.
Question 5 of 5
Which signs/symptoms indicate the client with hypothyroidism is not taking enough thyroid hormone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypothyroidism causes slow metabolism, leading to constipation and cold intolerance if undertreated.