NCLEX-PN
Integumentary NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with complaints of a rash and itching on the face for one (1) week. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Determining rash onset provides critical history for diagnosis. Hirsutism, Wood’s light, and OTC medication history are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
Which information about pruritus should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Soap, mild lotion, and gentle drying reduce pruritus. Cool environments decrease itching, and hot water worsens it.
Question 3 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting an elderly client who shows the nurse an area of rough skin with a greasy feel and multiple papules. Which information should the nurse provide the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rough, greasy papules may indicate seborrheic keratosis, requiring HCP evaluation at the next visit. Immediate visits, dismissing as normal, or OTC wart removers are inappropriate.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching the client diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrating lotions and minimal soap reduce atopic dermatitis flares. Secondary infections, corticosteroid risks, and allergens are secondary teaching points.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a male client diagnosed with folliculitis barbae. Which information should the nurse teach to prevent a reoccurrence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antibacterial soap reduces bacterial load, preventing folliculitis barbae. Not shaving is impractical, astringents irritate, and hot packs are less effective.