NCLEX-PN
Integumentary NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If the physician wants to check the client's intraocular pressure (IOP), which instrument should the nurse have available?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A tonometer measures intraocular pressure, essential for glaucoma assessment.
Question 2 of 5
Which information about pruritus should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Soap, mild lotion, and gentle drying reduce pruritus. Cool environments decrease itching, and hot water worsens it.
Question 3 of 5
It is most appropriate for the nurse to monitor a client for which potential problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Open exposure increases infection risk due to exposed tissue.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should instill the eyedrops into which part of the client's eye?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instilling drops in the lower conjunctival sac ensures proper distribution and minimizes corneal irritation.
Question 5 of 5
The client is admitted to the outpatient surgery center for removal of a malignant melanoma. Which assessment data indicate the lesion is a malignant melanoma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asymmetry and irregular borders (ABCD criteria) characterize malignant melanoma. Waxy, scaly, or post-injury lesions suggest other conditions.