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ATI LPN · Medical Surgical Nursing · Chapter 4 Skin and the Integumentary System Review Questions

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Question 1 of 5

A patient is prescribed phototherapy as treatment for psoriasis. Which patient statement indicates that teaching about this treatment has been effective?

A. I should expect my skin to feel painful from the treatments.'

B. I should expect my skin to become red from the treatments.'

C. I should not have a treatment if my skin gets red or is blistered.'

D. I should expect occasional blisters and drainage from the treatments.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I should not have a treatment if my skin gets red or is blistered.'

Question 2 of 5

A nurse assesses the client's burn injury and determines that the client sustained a partial-thickness superficial burn. Based on this determination, which finding did the nurse note?

A. a wet, shiny, weeping wound

B. a dry wound surface

C. charring at the wound site

D. absence of wound sensation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: a wet, shiny, weeping wound

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client in an outpatient clinic. Which assessment data are a risk factor for developing pheochromocytoma?

A. A history of skin cancer

B. A history of high blood pressure

C. A family history of adrenal tumors

D. A family history of migraine headaches

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A family history of adrenal tumors

Question 4 of 5

When transferring a client into a chair, a nurse notices that the pressure-relieving mattress overlay has deep imprints of the client's buttocks, heels, and scapulae. Which action should the nurse take next?

A. Turn the mattress overlay to the opposite side.

B. Do nothing because this is an expected occurrence.

C. Apply a different pressure-relieving device.

D. Reinforce the overlay with extra cushions.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Apply a different pressure-relieving device.

Question 5 of 5

What causes cellulite?

A. Fat deposits

B. Poor circulation

C. Hormonal changes

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above

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