ATI LPN
Integumentary System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which intervention should the recovery room nurse implement for a client who has just had a left BKA?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A tourniquet is kept at bedside to control bleeding emergencies.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement by the client prescribed calcitonin, a thyroid hormone, indicates to the nurse the teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alternating nostrils for calcitonin nasal spray prevents irritation, indicating effective teaching.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is evaluating a client in skeletal traction. When evaluating the pin sites, the nurse would be most concerned with which finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thick, yellow drainage indicates infection, a serious concern requiring intervention.
Question 4 of 5
Which technique would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement when assessing a four (4)-year-old client in acute pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The FACES pain scale, where the child points to a face, is age-appropriate for a 4-year-old, who may not understand numerical scales or complex words.
Question 5 of 5
The client is complaining of ringing in the ears. Which data are most appropriate for the nurse to document in the client's chart?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tinnitus is the medical term for ringing in the ears, making it the most precise documentation for this complaint.