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Pediatric Integumentary NCLEX Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing the operative site in a client who underwent a breast reconstruction. The nurse is inspecting the flap and the areola of the nipple and notes that the areola is a deep red color around the edge. The nurse takes which action first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A deep red areola suggests potential circulatory compromise (e.g., venous congestion) in the flap, requiring immediate physician notification to assess viability.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse preparing to assist the physician to examine the client's skin with a Wood's light would do which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wood's light examination is noninvasive and painless, using UV light to detect fungal or pigment changes; informing the client reduces anxiety. Consent, shaving, or anesthesia are unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
The clinic nurse reads the chart of a client that was seen by the physician and notes that the physician has documented that the client has Stage III of Lyme disease. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to note in the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stage 3 Lyme disease features chronic arthritis (joint pain) due to persistent infection. Rash is stage 1, cardiac issues stage 2, and paralysis is not typical.
Question 4 of 5
The client who is newly admitted to the hospital for treatment of acute cellulitis of the lower left leg asks the nurse about the nature of the disorder. The nurse would respond that cellulitis is actually:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cellulitis is a bacterial infection extending into the deep dermis and subcutaneous fat, often streptococcal or staphylococcal, beyond superficial layers.
Question 5 of 5
A client sustained a major burn is beginning to take an oral diet again. The nurse plans to encourage the client to eat variety of which of the following types of foods to best help in continued wound healing and tissue repair?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Burn healing requires high protein for tissue repair and high carbohydrates for energy, supporting metabolic demands during recovery.