NCLEX-PN
Med Surg Integumentary NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the long-term care facility must delegate a nursing task to an unlicensed assistive personnel. Which nursing task would be most appropriate to delegate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Combing nits is a non-invasive task within UAP scope. Massaging, scraping, and applying medication require nursing judgment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients who have burns over different parts of the body. The client who has burns over which part of the body is most at risk of life-threatening complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Burns to the upper body, including the chest and face, increase the risk of respiratory complications, such as airway obstruction or inhalation injury, which are life-threatening.
Question 3 of 5
A young man has extensive burns on the front and back of the chest. His treatment includes the use of Sulfamylon to the burned areas. How should the nurse apply this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sulfamylon is applied using sterile 4x4 gauze pads to ensure even coverage and maintain sterility while minimizing pain.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse must withhold medication administration and notify the physician if which drug is ordered for a client with glaucoma?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atropine can increase intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma.
Question 5 of 5
The female teacher comes to the school nurse’s office and shows the nurse a rash on her hands. The nurse tells the teacher she has probably contracted impetigo from one of the students. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Impetigo requires HCP evaluation for antibiotics. Handwashing is preventive, vitamin E is ineffective, and spontaneous resolution is unlikely.