NCLEX-PN
Med Surg Integumentary NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Before leaving the room, which of the following nursing access to the nurse's place, the client's place.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the client when leaving reduces anxiety and enhances safety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client newly diagnosed with psoriasis. Which findings should the nurse expect? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Itching is a common symptom of psoriasis. Psoriatic patches are red, scaly plaques with silvery scales and occur most often on elbows, knees, scalp, palms, and soles. Nail involvement may include thickening, discoloration, and pitting; pink and clear describes normal nailbeds. Hair is dry and brittle, not oily.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing postoperative care for the client with a split-thickness skin graft on the burn wound at the sole of the right foot. Which is appropriate care for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The graft must be immobilized so that it can remain in place and be able to revascularize. The client cannot place weight on the graft site. Bearing weight causes trauma. A dependent position impairs circulation and may cause further tissue injury.
Question 4 of 5
When the nurse inspects the client's eyes, which clinical finding is most indicative of cataracts?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A white spot behind the pupil indicates lens clouding, characteristic of cataracts.
Question 5 of 5
The public health nurse is providing a class on skin disorders in the African American community. Which information should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark and light skin experience similar conditions, though presentation varies. Skin cancer risk is not gender-specific, keloids are more common in dark skin, and buccal mucosa is not bluish.