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NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a male client admitted with second- and third-degree burns on the face, arms, and chest. Which finding indicates a potential problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine output of 20 ml/hour indicates potential hypovolemia or renal compromise, a serious complication in burn patients due to fluid loss.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse JV is performing wound care. Which of the following practices violates surgical asepsis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Opening the outermost flap away from the body contaminates the sterile field as it should be opened toward the nurse to maintain asepsis.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a severe cellulitis on the left hand was ordered to have cultures done on the affected area. After few days, the culture report was released. The nurse understands that which of the following organisms is not part of the normal flora of the skin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Campylobacter jejuni is a gastrointestinal pathogen, not part of normal skin flora, unlike the other listed organisms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a community parent group about burn prevention. When discussing school-age and older children, which cause of burn occurs most often in this age group?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: School-age and adolescent children are more independent than younger children and often cook food on the stove, in the oven, or in the microwave.
Question 5 of 5
A parent calls the clinic to ask about signs and symptoms of impetigo. Which information does the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection characterized by pustules with honey-colored exudate that crust over, commonly around the face. The other options describe different conditions (e.g., cellulitis, molluscum contagiosum, herpes simplex).