NCLEX-PN
Med Surg Integumentary NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a young mother who came to the clinic complaining of sores on her skin. Which assessment data would support that the client has chickenpox?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crops of pustular lesions with a red base are characteristic of chickenpox. Scaling lesions, scalp eggs, and ringed lesions suggest other conditions.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The public health nurse is providing a class on skin disorders in the African American community. Which information should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark and light skin experience similar conditions, though presentation varies. Skin cancer risk is not gender-specific, keloids are more common in dark skin, and buccal mucosa is not bluish.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has completed the teaching plan for the client diagnosed with psoriasis. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Coal-tar ointments stain clothes, indicating a need for further teaching. Daily skin checks, psoralen timing, and dark glasses are correct for PUVA therapy.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with contact dermatitis. Which collaborative intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Topical anti-inflammatory cream (e.g., steroids) treats contact dermatitis. Stockings, scale removal, and lindane are irrelevant.