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Skin Integrity NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
While in a skilled nursing facility, a male client contracted scabies, which is diagnosed the day after discharge. The client is living at her daughter's home, where six other persons are living. During her visit to the clinic, she asks a staff nurse, 'What should my family do?' The most accurate response from the nurse is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scabies is highly contagious, requiring treatment of all household contacts to prevent spread.
Question 2 of 5
A child takes anti-inflammatory medications for a chronic condition. The mother asks the nurse why the childs cuts and scrapes seem to take so long to heal. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The first stage of healing consists of the inflammatory process, which is being hampered by this childs need to take chronic anti-inflammatory medications.
Question 3 of 5
A child who is intubated and on a mechanical ventilator is being transferred from the emergency department to the burn unit. Which action by the nurse takes priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining a patent airway is the priority in this child. The nurse should make sure an Ambu bag is at the bedside and that other emergency equipment is available.
Question 4 of 5
A mother reports seeing 'burrows' on her child's hands. Which medication does the nurse teach the mother about?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Burrows are indicative of scabies, caused by mites. Permethrin 5% (Elimite) is the first-line treatment for scabies, applied topically to kill the mites. The other options are more commonly used for lice, not scabies.
Question 5 of 5
The client has been diagnosed with a stage 4 pressure ulcer with tunneling. Which intervention should the nurse implement when instructed to apply a medicated rope dressing to the wound?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inserting a medicated rope dressing into the tunnel with a sterile cotton swab promotes healing. Questioning is unnecessary, topical anesthetics aren't used, and saline precedes, not follows, dressing.