NCLEX-PN
Integumentary System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse is discussing impetigo with the teachers in an elementary school. One of the teachers asks the nurse, 'How can I prevent getting impetigo?' Which statement would be the most appropriate response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding contact with impetigo lesions without gloves prevents transmission. Handwashing is general, topical antibiotics are for treatment, and isolation is excessive.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following terms would the eye clinic nurse use to document that a client has nearsightedness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myopia is the medical term for nearsightedness, where distant objects appear blurry.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with deep partial-thickness and full-thickness burns to the chest area. Which assessment data would warrant notifying the health-care provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever, tachycardia, and hypotension suggest sepsis or hypovolemia, requiring immediate HCP notification. Pain is expected, 95% SpO2 is acceptable, and low urine output is secondary.
Question 4 of 5
Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor to identify an allergic reaction for the client diagnosed with contact dermatitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IgE mediates allergic reactions, elevated in contact dermatitis. IgA, IgD, and IgG are less relevant.
Question 5 of 5
If a client with a middle ear infection reports the following symptoms, the blood pressure and the infection has spread to the inner ear?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postural dizziness suggests inner ear involvement, such as labyrinthitis.