ATI LPN
Integumentary System Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which psychosocial problem should the nurse identify in a client with significant joint pain despite multiple treatments?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic pain often leads to depression due to its impact on quality of life.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 88-year-old client admitted to the orthopedic floor with the diagnosis of fractured pelvis. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing bowel sounds first evaluates gastrointestinal function, which can be affected by a pelvic fracture and is a priority before invasive interventions.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.