ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse should reinforce teaching on how to use a three-point gait for which of the following clients requiring crutches? A. A client who is able to bear full weight on both lower extremities C. A client who has a right femur fracture prescribed no weight bearing on affected leg. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A school nurse is screening an 11-year old client for idiopathic scoliosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client for this examination? A. "Lie prone on the examination table." D. "Bend forward from the waist with your head and arms downward. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for a group of clients at a dermatology clinic. Which of the following clients is at highest risk for
developing malignant melanoma? A. A 45 year old with dark skin and regular sun exposure. D. A 65 years old with light skin and regular sun exposure. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for a client who is in Buck's traction. Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate? (Select all that apply.) A. Monitor peripheral pulses in the affected extremity. A. Monitor peripheral pulses in the affected extremity. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is providing
instructions regarding heat therapy to a client who has cellulitis to the leg. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the understanding of the therapy. A. "I'll place my leg under the heat lamp for 15 min q4h during the day." C. "I'll apply warm, moist compresses to my leg twice day." Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test Which of the following actions is potentially harmful for a
nurse to perform when caring for a client who has continuous skeletal traction of the lower extremity? A. Correct any slight outward rotation of the client's feet. B.
Remove the traction weights for a brief period each day. Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin
Practice Test A nurse is caring for a female client comes to the provider's office for treatment of acne vulgaris on her cheeks. Which of the following should the nurse reinforce int he teaching for this client? A. Use friction when washing the face. D. Use a new cosmetic pad each time she applies makeup. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for outpatient surgery. The client indicates take celecoxib (Celebrex) daily. A history of the following would indicate a need for this type of medication? A.
Depression ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse working in a dermatologist's office is planning an educational session regarding skin cancer. When discussing risk factors the nurse should include which of the following (Select all that apply.) A. Being dark-skinned. C. Overexposure to ultraviolet light. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is collecting data on a client in who has been in skeletal traction for treatment of a fractured femur for 2 days. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing decreased perfusion of the affected leg? A. Pitting edema of +2 in the involved ankle. D. Capillary refill of 5 seconds in the involved foot. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a parent of a child who has eczema. Which of the following should be included int he teaching? A. Apply a cool, wet compress to the affected area. A. Apply a cool, wet compress to the affected area. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is collecting data on the depth and extent of a client who has severe burns to the face, neck, and upper extremities. Which of the following factors is the first priority when assessing the severity of the burn? A. Age of the client C. Location of the burn Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test Treatment goals for a client who has osteoarthritis are relief of pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend to promote achievement of these goals? (Select all that apply.) A. Weight reduction A. Weight reduction ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who has had some bone density loss. The nurse observes a "hunchback" curvature of the spine. The nurse should expect the provider to document which of the following disorders? A. Scoliosis B. Kyphosis Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for a 10-month-old infant who is in a cast for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Which of the following strategies would the nurse implement to promote the infant's growth and development? A. Tie colorful latex balloons to the side of the crib. D. Allow infant to stand in the crib. Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for a client who has an exacerbation of gout. When collecting data from the client, which of the following joint alterations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply) A. Hyperemia A. Hyperemia Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for an infant with diaper dermatitis. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse? A. Apply a light layer of talc with each diaper change. D. Use a moisturizers to wipe urine from the skin. It is appropriate for the nurse use a moisturizer to wipe the urine from the skin. This will prevent further breakdown of the skin. Cloth diapers are not absorbent and can cause additional irritation to the skin. Talc can be dangerous if inhaled and should not be used. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for a client who has herpes zoster. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention? A. Apply sry, sterile gauze dressings to affected areas. B. Prepare to administer acyclovir (Zorivax) ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is talking with a client who is about to start taking methotrexate (Rhuematrex) to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse reinforce with the client? A. Take the medication with food. D. Drink at least 2 L of water per day. Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is completing a physical assessment on a client who has osteoarthritis. Which of the following physical manifestations may the nurse expect to find? A. Apraxia A. Apraxia B. Atrophy Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for a client who has pruritus following treatment. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention to relieve the pruritus? A. Apply additional scabicide to the affected area. C. Administer an oral antihistamine. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is talking with an older adult client who has osteoporosis about beginning a program of regular physical activity. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse reinforce? A. High-impact aerobics B. Walking briskly Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is talking with a client who is about to start taking alendronate (Fosamax) to treat osteoporosis. When the nurse instructs the client to remain sitting or standing for at least 30 min after taking the medication, the client asks why. The nurse should tell the client that this will help prevent A. esophagitis. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is planning care for a child who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take? A. Administer opioids on a schedule. D. Maintain night splints to the affect joint. Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for a client with osteomyelitis who is being treated with large doses of IV vancomycin (Vancocin). The client states that is arm is sore at the IV site. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse? A. Apply cold compresses to the IV site during the infusion. D. Determine patency of the IV line. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is checking a school-aged child for pediculosis capitis. The nurse understands that which of the following manifestations is a definitive indication of this condition? A. Itching and scratching of the head B. Firmly attached white particles on the hair Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is talking with a client who is about to start taking allopurinol (Zyloprim) to treat gout. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands how to take this medication? A. "If I get a rash, I will take my usual antihistamine." B. "I need to drink at least 3 quarts of water a day." ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is instructing a mother on how to care for a child who has impetigo contagiosa. Which of the following should the nurse plan to include in her education of the mother? A. Isolate this child from others in his family. B. Wash toys with soap and very hot water. Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test An older client on an orthopedic unit has an intracapsular fracture of the right hip following a fall. The client is in Buck's traction and will have hip prosthesis surgery in the morning. The nurse reinforces with the client that this type of traction helps. A. reduce the fracture. B. relieve muscle spasms. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is reinforcing teaching to the mother of a 2-month-old infant who had a Pavlik harness applied for one week earlier for the treatment of developmental hip dysplasia. Which of the following statements made by the mother indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I adjust the harness straps each day." C. "I put a shirt under the straps of the harness." ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching for the client who has psoriasis. Which of the following is appropriate to include? A. Maintain occlusive dressings on the lesions throughout the day. D. Identify effective stress reduction techniques. Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is reinforcing health teaching regarding skin cancer to a group of clients. Which of the following should the nurse identify as the leading cause of skin cancer? A.
Exposure to environmental pollutants. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test While collecting data from a client who has a cast on his right leg, a nurse locates an area on the cast that feels warm to the touch. Which of the following complications does the finding indicate? A. Poor
circulation ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is evaluating a client's muscle strength by placing firm pressure on his shoulders and asking him to use his shoulders to push against the resistance. Which ROM action is the client demonstrating by doing this? A. Elevation ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for a client in skeletal traction who reports pain at the pin insertion site. Which of the following should be the initial nursing action? A. Notify the client's provider. D. Check the pin site for signs of drainage or inflammation. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is conducting a health promotion class for clients on sun protection. Which of the following client responses indicates effective teaching? A. "Sunscreen does not need to be applied on a cloudy day." B. "If I sunburn in 10 minutes, SPF15 will give me 2.5 hours of sun exposure." Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for a client with suspected malignant melanoma. Which of the following is an expected finding when collecting data about the lesion? A.
Pain ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is talking with an older adult client who has osteoarthritis about joint protection strategies. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse reinforce? A. Jog or run three times a week. C. Maintain recommended body weight. Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for an adult client who has atopic dermatitis. Which of the following is an expected finding? A. Acute rash following plant allergen exposure. B. Chronic rash with thick skin Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is reviewing with cause of osteoporosis with a group of nursing students. The nurse should include which of the following types of medication therapy as a risk factor for osteoporosis? A. Anticoagulants D. Thyroid hormones Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for an older adult client who comes with dry, flaky skin on her upper back. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention? A. Note dry, flaky skin as a normal finding. C. Pinch up a fold of skin to check for turgor. Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is working in a pediatric clinic is collecting data on a preschool-age child who has a rash on his arm. The mother reports that the child was recently exposed to impetigo contagiosa. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find with this skin infection? A. Scaling patches that are clear in the center. B. Honey-colored crusts cause by dried exudate. Rationale: ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A client phones the clinic and tells the nurse that a family member has been diagnosed with ringworm (tinea corporis). the client asks the nurse if ringworm is contagious. Which of the following would be an appropriate response by the nurse? A. "Ringworm is a protozoal infection associated with poor sanitation of drinking from streams." D. "Ringworm is a fungal skin infection that is contagious with direct, skin-to-skin contact." ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A client who has contact dermatitis is receiving information from a nurse to reduce the clients' exposure to allergans. Which of the following should the nurse include in the information? A. Use oil or petroleum-based products. D. Rub on silicone barrier agent. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a middle-age client who is at igh risk for osteoporosis and is taking a calcium supplement. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Take the calcium supplement on an empty stomach. B. Take vitamin D supplements. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is expecting the lesion on a client who has basal cell carcinoma. Which of the following is an expected finding? A. A pearly, shiny nodule A. A pearly, shiny nodule ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is caring for a client who had foot surgery and has just been admitted from the recovery room. An hour later, the client got up and hopped on one foot to the bathroom, using an IV pole for support. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take? A. Help the client back to bed immediately and get the client a urinal. B. Get a wheelchair and help the client back to bed after the client is done. ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is assisting in preparing a presentation at a senior center about age-related musculoskeletal changes. Which of the following alterations is appropriate for the nurse to include? A. Decreased muscle mass ATI - Musculoskeletal & Skin Practice Test A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse who is performing a focused data collection on a client who has a skin problem. Which of the following questions by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention? A. "Does your skin condition keep you awake at night?" C. "How do you handle stress?" What are the risk factors of ringworm?Risk factors. Live in a warm climate.. Have close contact with an infected person or animal.. Share clothing, bedding or towels with someone who has a fungal infection.. Participate in sports that feature skin-to-skin contact, such as wrestling.. Wear tight or restrictive clothing.. Have a weak immune system.. How is ringworm diagnosis?How is ringworm diagnosed? Your healthcare provider might suspect you have ringworm by looking at the affected skin and asking questions about your symptoms. Your healthcare provider will generally take a small skin scraping or nail sample to examine under a microscope or send to a laboratory for further testing.
How is ringworm prevented?Washing your hands well can help prevent this. Keep the infected area clean and dry. The fungus that causes ringworm thrives in warm, moist areas, so you want keep the area clean and dry.
How does the body react to ringworm?General symptoms of ringworm are itchy skin, ring-shaped rash, red, scaly, cracked skin, and hair loss. Symptoms typically begin 4 to 14 days after the skin comes in contact with the fungi that cause ringworm.
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The nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parent of a child diagnosed with ringworm
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