ATI LPN
Integumentary System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing intervention is priority for the client experiencing acute pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing verbal and nonverbal behavior first identifies the pain's severity and nature, guiding subsequent interventions effectively.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment technique should the nurse use to assess the client's optic nerve?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reading the Snellen chart evaluates visual acuity, which reflects optic nerve function.
Question 3 of 5
The client is admitted to rule out Cushing's syndrome. Which laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate being ordered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cushing's involves excess cortisol; ACTH and cortisol levels help diagnose the cause (pituitary, adrenal, or ectopic).
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A client in ventricular fibrillation is about to be defibrillated. To convert this rhythm effectively, the monophasic defibrillator machine should be set at which energy level (in joules, J) for the first delivery?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Guidelines recommend 200 J for the first monophasic defibrillation attempt in VF.