ATI LPN
Integumentary System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which laboratory data indicate to the nurse the client's pancreatitis is improving?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amylase and lipase are specific markers of pancreatic inflammation; their decrease indicates improvement.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the emergency department with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). In the acute phase, the nurse plans for which priority intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In acute DKA, administering IV short-acting insulin is the priority to halt ketogenesis and lower glucose, addressing the underlying cause, followed by fluid replacement and monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse assessing skin lesions uses the PQRST mnemonic as a guide. What does the S in this guide indicate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The mnemonic PQRST stands for Provocative factors (causes), Quantity, Region of the body, Severity of the symptoms, Time (length of time the disorder has been present).
Question 4 of 5
Which patient instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan relative to the management of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Balanced rest, activity, and diet will support medication management. Limited sunlight exposure is recommended to prevent photosensitivity. SLE often has kidney involvement, which would require reduction of sodium.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with shingles who complains of constant pain along the sciatic nerve. What intervention best helps to provide pain relief?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Distraction, guided imagery, and deep muscle relaxation may help reduce pain. Massage to the affected area will result in disruption in the vesicles of the disease. This disruption will delay healing and cause further discomfort. ROM and changing of positions are needed for patients with shingles in the event they are not mobile, but these actions will not reduce the discomfort.