ATI LPN
Integumentary System Test Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse describes common complications that burn patients may experience. Which description best fits tissue hypoxia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tissue hypoxia results from increased blood viscosity, impairing oxygen delivery to tissues.
Question 3 of 5
A client is seen in the health care clinic and the physician suspects herpes zoster. The nurse prepares the items needed to perform the diagnostic test to confirm this diagnosis. Which item will the nurse obtain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A culture swab is used to confirm herpes zoster by detecting varicella-zoster virus via PCR or viral culture.
Question 4 of 5
Following assessment and diagnostic evaluation, it has been determined that the client has Stage II of Lyme disease. The nurse expects to note which assessment finding that is most indicative of this stage?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stage II Lyme disease involves disseminated infection, often with cardiac (e.g., AV block) or neurological symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A patient in the dermatology clinic is scheduled for removal of a 10-mm, multicolored, irregular mole from the upper back. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about a(an)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An incisional biopsy would remove the entire mole and the tissue borders. The appearance of the mole indicates that it may be malignant; a shave biopsy would not remove the entire mole. The mole is too large to be removed with punch biopsy. Excisional biopsies are done for smaller lesions and where a good cosmetic effect is desired, such as on the face.