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Chapter 6 Skin and the Integumentary System Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The most serious type of skin cancer is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Melanoma is considered the most serious type of skin cancer due to its potential for metastasis.
Question 2 of 5
While conducting a home health care visit, the nurse is asked to administer insulin to the client's ailing husband. What action by the nurse is indicated?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The home healthcare nurse is there to care for the client. Providing nursing services for other household members is inappropriate and legally precluded without an order.
Question 3 of 5
The client is diagnosed with Huntington's disease. While at a follow-up visit with the physician, the client breaks down and questions her ability to cope with the situation. What response by the nurse will be most beneficial to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client needs validation of her feelings as she faces a terminal illness with progressive loss of function. Restating the prognosis or redirecting to family coping does not provide immediate comfort.
Question 4 of 5
A female client has reported to the clinic for an initial gynecological examination. The client reports feeling nervous. When beginning the interview, which of the following questions would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Starting with a general, less invasive question like "What concerns do you have?' helps ease the nervous client and builds rapport.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning to teach a course about sexually transmitted infections. What information concerning genital warts should be included?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Handwashing reduces pathogen spread, including genital warts. Only specific HPV strains cause cervical cancer, and penile cancer risk is not high.