NCLEX-PN
Integumentary System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client has full-thickness burns to 65% of the body, including the chest area. After establishing a patent airway, which collaborative intervention is priority for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Massive fluid loss in 65% burns requires immediate fluid and electrolyte replacement to prevent shock. Contracture prevention, urine monitoring, and escharotomy are secondary after fluid resuscitation.
Question 2 of 5
Which symptom related to the chronic progression of untreated glaucoma will a client most likely report to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Untreated glaucoma leads to tunnel vision due to progressive peripheral vision loss.
Question 3 of 5
The female client calls the clinic and tells the nurse that she has a really big 'boil' in the perineal area that is causing a lot of pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Warm, moist compresses promote drainage and pain relief in a boil (furuncle). Emergency visits may be needed later, squeezing risks infection, and spontaneous resolution is unlikely.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse in a dermatology clinic is taking the history of a client. Which questions should the nurse ask the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All listed questions assess onset, triggers, symptoms, and occupational exposures, critical for dermatologic history.
Question 5 of 5
Of the following information provided by the client to the nurse, which factor is most likely to cause a retinal detachment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trauma, such as a head injury, is a common cause of retinal detachment.