ATI LPN
NCLEX Questions on Integumentary System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching at a community fair about ways to reduce the risk of skin cancer. What should the nurse emphasize in this presentation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: UV-protective clothing provides a physical barrier against harmful rays, offering superior protection compared to sunscreen alone.
Question 2 of 5
A male client is diagnosed with primary herpes genitalis. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acyclovir ointment applied frequently reduces viral replication and promotes healing in primary herpes genitalis.
Question 3 of 5
When planning care for a male client with burns on the upper torso, which nursing diagnosis should take the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Airway clearance is the highest priority due to the risk of respiratory compromise from edema in upper torso burns.
Question 4 of 5
Nurse Tamara discovers scabies when assessing a client who has just been transferred to the medical-surgical unit from the day surgery unit. To prevent scabies infection in other clients, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isolating bed linens prevents the spread of scabies mites, which can survive on fabrics, until the client is treated and non-infectious.
Question 5 of 5
A motherbaby nurse is demonstrating swaddling a neonate as a method of keeping the baby warm. The mother asks why she needs to be so careful about the babys temperature. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Babies have thin skin, a large body surface area, scanty subcutaneous fat, and immature neurological systems. All these factors combined make it difficult for a baby to regulate his or her temperature.