NCLEX-PN
Integumentary NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
On the basis of the nurse's understanding of the etiology of pressure ulcers, the nurse should plan for which intervention to promote the client's skin integrity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Repositioning relieves pressure, preventing ulcer progression.
Question 2 of 5
What is the best advice the nurse can offer the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vinyl gloves avoid latex exposure while maintaining protection.
Question 3 of 5
There is an outbreak of scabies in a long-term care facility. Which instruction should the infection control nurse provide to all client care staff concerning the transmission of this parasitic infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gloves prevent scabies transmission during direct contact. Hand-washing foam is insufficient, hot water washing is needed, and plastic utensils are irrelevant.
Question 4 of 5
The client receives treatment for uncomplicated lower-extremity cellulitis. The nurse notes improvement in the client's condition when which observation is noted on assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cellulitis is an infection with diffuse inflammation occurring in the tissue just under the skin. Observing a decrease in swelling is evidence of improvement. Circulation is not involved with cellulitis, so pedal pulses are unaffected. Increased erythema indicates worsening. A WBC of 14,000/mm3 is elevated, indicating infection.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is obtaining a preoperative health history on the client scheduled for revision of facial scars. Which client comment indicates an increased risk for a poor cosmetic outcome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diclofenac (Voltaren) is an NSAID; increased bleeding tendency and increased sensitivity to sunlight are side effects that may inhibit achieving optimal cosmetic outcomes. Fasting is standard practice. Nervousness does not affect cosmetic outcomes. Controlled hypertension poses no significant risk.