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Skin Integrity NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child takes anti-inflammatory medications for a chronic condition. The mother asks the nurse why the childs cuts and scrapes seem to take so long to heal. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first stage of healing consists of the inflammatory process, which is being hampered by this childs need to take chronic anti-inflammatory medications.
Question 2 of 5
A mother reports seeing 'burrows' on her child's hands. Which medication does the nurse teach the mother about?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Burrows are indicative of scabies, caused by mites. Permethrin 5% (Elimite) is the first-line treatment for scabies, applied topically to kill the mites. The other options are more commonly used for lice, not scabies.
Question 3 of 5
The client has been diagnosed with a stage 4 pressure ulcer with tunneling. Which intervention should the nurse implement when instructed to apply a medicated rope dressing to the wound?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inserting a medicated rope dressing into the tunnel with a sterile cotton swab promotes healing. Questioning is unnecessary, topical anesthetics aren't used, and saline precedes, not follows, dressing.
Question 4 of 5
Which procedure should the nurse teach the client who is scheduled for a chemical face peel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hexachlorophene cleansing reduces infection risk pre-peel. Makeup isn't restricted for a week prior, heat lamps aren't used, and antibiotics aren't standard pre-procedure.
Question 5 of 5
Which interleukin is used as an adjuvant immunotherapy for malignant melanoma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interleukin-2 is used as an adjuvant immunotherapy for malignant melanoma.