ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions on Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
After teaching a client who has psoriasis, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement indicates the client needs additional teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Psoriasis is not a contagious disorder, so the client does not need to cover lesions to prevent spreading it.
Question 2 of 5
Which age-related change is paired appropriately with its complication from burn injuries in an older client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reduced thoracic compliance increases atelectasis risk in older burn clients.
Question 3 of 5
The health care provider diagnoses impetigo in a patient who has crusty vesicopustular lesions on the lower face. Which instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The treatment for impetigo includes softening of the crusts with warm saline soaks and then soap-and-water removal. Alcohol-based cleansers and use of petroleum jelly are not recommended for impetigo. Antibiotic ointments, such as mupirocin (Bactroban), may be applied to the lesions.
Question 4 of 5
The client with full-thickness burns to 40% of the body, including both legs, is being transferred from a community hospital to a burn center. Which measure should be instituted before the transfer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ensuring adequate peripheral circulation is critical before transfer to prevent complications like compartment syndrome, especially with full-thickness burns affecting extremities.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with stage IV infected pressure ulcers on the coccyx is scheduled for a fecal diversion operation. The nurse knows that client teaching has been effective when the client makes which statement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fecal diversion (colostomy) prevents stool contamination of the wound, aiding healing, as reflected in this statement.