NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After touching a hot oven grate, the client telephones the ED asking for advice for the singed fingers. Which initial statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ice causes vasoconstriction and can worsen the tissue damage. The nurse should collect additional information before advising that the client be seen in the ED. A first-degree burn ordinarily does not require medical care. Cool water will minimize skin redness, pain, and swelling and limit tissue damage. Applying a skin ointment as an initial intervention can trap heat in the tissues; if it has an oily base, it can prevent healing.
Question 2 of 5
Which other assessment finding is most indicative of an infection in the external ear?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Foul-smelling drainage is a hallmark of external ear infections.
Question 3 of 5
When examining the client's skin, which finding would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Psoriasis presents with red patches and silvery scales.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse participating in a health fair is discussing malignant melanoma with a group of clients. Which information regarding the use of sunscreen is important to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Higher SPF numbers block more UV rays, reducing melanoma risk. Sunscreen is needed all day, safe for toddlers, and prevents skin cancer.
Question 5 of 5
The client had an allergic reaction to poison oak two (2) weeks ago. He has returned to the clinic with severe itching and weeping vesicles on the arms and legs. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever suggests secondary infection in persistent poison oak dermatitis, requiring assessment. Cultures, medication allergies, and plant destruction are secondary.