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Fundamentals of Nursing Skin Integrity and Wound Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client being treated for fat embolus after multiple fractures. Which data would the nurse evaluate as the most favorable indication of resolution of the fat embolus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear mentation indicates improved oxygenation to the brain, a key sign that the fat embolus, which can obstruct pulmonary circulation and cause neurological symptoms, is resolving.
Question 2 of 5
Which recommendation should the nurse suggest to an elderly client who lives alone when discussing normal developmental changes of the olfactory organs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased olfactory function with aging impairs smoke detection; multiple smoke alarms enhance safety for an elderly client living alone.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client's sensory system. Which assessment data indicate an abnormal stereognosis test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stereognosis tests tactile recognition; inability to identify objects indicates sensory dysfunction.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with Cushing's disease has developed 1+ peripheral edema. The client has received intravenous fluids at 100 mL/hr via IV pump for the past 79 hours. The client received IVPB medication in 50 mL of fluid every 6 hours for 15 doses. How many mL of fluid did the client receive?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Total IV fluid = (100 mL/hr × 79 hr) + (50 mL × 15 doses) = 7,900 + 750 = 8,650 mL.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing instruction should the nurse discuss with the client who is receiving glucocorticoids for Addison's disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stress or infection increases cortisol demand; dose adjustment prevents adrenal crisis.