NCLEX-PN
Integumentary NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client comes to the clinic complaining of sudden onset of high fever, chills, and a headache. The nurse assesses a patchy macular rash on the trunk and a circular type of rash that looks like an insect bite. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask during the interview?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A bullseye rash and systemic symptoms suggest Lyme disease, linked to tick exposure during activities like deer hunting. Animal roaming, gardening, and sunscreen are less relevant.
Question 2 of 5
Before leaving the room, which of the following nursing actions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing the client when leaving reduces anxiety and enhances safety.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing action is most helpful for reducing or eliminating feedback from the client's hearing aid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning corrects improper fit, reducing feedback noise.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with complaints of a rash and itching on the face for one (1) week. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Determining rash onset provides critical history for diagnosis. Hirsutism, Wood’s light, and OTC medication history are secondary.