NCLEX-PN
Integumentary Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client comes to the emergency department complaining of pain in the left lower leg following a puncture wound from a nail in a board. The left lower leg is reddened with streaks, edematous, and hot to the touch, and the client has a temperature of 100.8°F. Which condition would the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Redness, edema, heat, and streaks post-puncture suggest cellulitis, a bacterial infection. Lyme disease has a bullseye rash, impetigo is superficial, and DVT lacks skin changes.
Question 2 of 5
The client is diagnosed with acne vulgaris. Which psychosocial problem is priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acne vulgaris often causes body image disturbance, especially in adolescents, due to visible lesions. Skin integrity, grieving, and knowledge are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is discussing the prevention of herpes simplex 2. Which intervention should the nurse discuss with the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding oral sex with a cold sore (HSV-1) prevents HSV-2 transmission to genitals. Chickenpox vaccine, gloves, and towels are unrelated.
Question 4 of 5
The client with viral skin lesions is experiencing pruritus. Which statement would be an appropriate long-term goal?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining intact skin integrity is a long-term goal, preventing complications from viral lesions. Refraining from scratching, itch relief, and infection prevention are interventions.
Question 5 of 5
The school nurse is assessing a teacher who has pediculosis. Which statement by the teacher makes the nurse suspect that the teacher did not comply with the instructions that were discussed in the classroom with the children?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sharing a brush risks reinfestation with lice, indicating noncompliance. Combing nits, using Kwell, and washing sheets are correct.