NCLEX-PN
Integumentary NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is complaining of burning, stabbing pain that radiates around the left rib cage area. The nurse cannot find any type of skin abnormality. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Burning pain along dermatomes without visible lesions suggests early herpes zoster, linked to prior chickenpox. Cardiac work-up, dismissal, or analgesics are premature.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on a medical unit. After the shift report, which client should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever in a client with pressure ulcers suggests infection, requiring urgent assessment. Quadriplegia, weakness, and dissatisfaction are less acute.
Question 4 of 5
Which area of health teaching is essential when a female client is prescribed isotretinoin (Accutane)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isotretinoin is teratogenic, requiring strict pregnancy prevention.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is admitting an 88-year-old client diagnosed with a viral skin infection. Which nursing task could the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Setting up isolation equipment is within UAP scope. Measuring lesions, applying medication, and assessing advance directives require nursing judgment.