NCLEX-PN
Integumentary System NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Before the client's arrival, which services should the nurse anticipate will facilitate this client's recovery? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E,F
Rationale: These services address nutrition, wound care, medical oversight, and functional recovery.
Question 2 of 5
The client is admitted to the medical floor diagnosed with cellulitis of the left arm. Which assessment data would warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inability to remove a ring in cellulitis suggests severe edema, risking compartment syndrome, requiring immediate intervention. Weak pulses, finger movement, and normal CRT are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The client is admitted with full-thickness and partial-thickness burns to more than 30% of the body. The nurse is concerned with the client’s nutritional status. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Favorite foods increase caloric intake, critical for hypermetabolic burn patients. Low-fat diets are inappropriate, weekly weights are insufficient, and social worker referral is unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse administered morphine sulfate, a narcotic analgesic, IVP 45 minutes ago to a client diagnosed with herpes zoster. On reassessment, the client complains the pain decreased to a '5' on a 1-to-10 scale. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soft music and dim lighting provide nonpharmacologic pain relief for herpes zoster. Heat may worsen pain, more medication is premature, and ambulation is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is having silver nitrate dressings. Which lab values should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Silver nitrate can cause electrolyte imbalances, particularly hyponatremia and hypokalemia, requiring monitoring of serum electrolytes.