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Skin Integrity and Wound Care NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is being discharged after 1 week of IV antibiotic therapy for acute osteomyelitis in the right leg. Which information will be included in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: How to monitor and care for a long-term IV catheter. This is crucial as the patient may require ongoing IV antibiotics after discharge. Proper care can prevent infections and complications. Warm packs (choice A) may not be recommended for osteomyelitis. Daily aerobic exercise (choice C) is not directly related to IV antibiotic therapy. Taking oral antibiotics post-discharge (choice D) is not the focus of IV catheter care.
Question 2 of 5
Which action will the nurse take first when a patient is seen in the outpatient clinic with neck pain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because assessing for numbness or tingling of the hands and arms is crucial to rule out potential serious conditions like cervical radiculopathy or nerve compression. This step helps determine the urgency of the situation and guides further assessment and management. Providing information about exercises (A), suggesting heat/cold therapy (C), or teaching about NSAIDs (D) can be appropriate interventions, but they should come after ruling out any immediate neurovascular concerns.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following clients would be predisposed to developing a yeast-like Candida albicans fungal infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because an immunosuppressed cancer client is more susceptible to Candida albicans infection due to weakened immunity. This client's maculopapular satellite lesions are characteristic of candidiasis. Choice A is unlikely as circular patches are more indicative of ringworm. Choice C is more likely to have athlete's foot caused by dermatophytes, not Candida. Choice D's rash with raised borders is more suggestive of a contact dermatitis or eczema, not a Candida infection.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following clinical manifestations would lead the health care provider to diagnose the sunburn as severe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because blistering of the skin along with fever and chills indicate a more severe sunburn, likely to be categorized as a second-degree burn. Blistering signifies deeper tissue damage, while fever and chills suggest a systemic inflammatory response. Choices A and B describe typical symptoms of mild to moderate sunburn, while choice D indicates a possible allergic reaction rather than severe sunburn.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with a malignant melanoma should prepare the client for which of the following treatments? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: C is correct as surgical excision with lymph node biopsy is the standard treatment for malignant melanoma to remove the tumor and check for spread. A is incorrect as complete removal is necessary, scar is secondary. B is not typically used for melanoma. D may be used as adjuvant therapy but not the primary treatment for melanoma.