ATI LPN
Integumentary System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the initial intervention for a male client with external bleeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Direct pressure is the first-line intervention to control external bleeding by promoting clot formation at the site.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse prepares to care for a male client with acute cellulitis of the lower leg. The nurse anticipates that which of the following will be prescribed for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warm compresses increase blood flow, reduce swelling, and promote antibiotic penetration in cellulitis.
Question 3 of 5
Nurse Jeff is performing skin assessment on a client with a facial lesion. It appears as a well-defined, red, scaling, thickened bump. This type of skin lesion refers to?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Squamous cell carcinoma often presents as a red, scaling, thickened bump, typically on sun-exposed areas like the face.
Question 4 of 5
A child who was visiting a wooded area on vacation presents to the doctors office with a localized bulls-eye rash. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This child may have early Lyme disease, which is treated presumptively with Ceftin prior to obtaining laboratory results.
Question 5 of 5
When assessing for primary skin lesions on children, what does the nurse specifically look for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Primary skin lesions are initial lesions that arise from previously normal skin. Wheals (e.g., hives) are primary lesions, characterized by transient, edematous, itchy areas. Crusts, keloids, and scales are secondary lesions that result from changes to primary lesions or healing processes.