NCLEX-PN
Integumentary NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A 28-year-old man received severe burns of the chest, abdomen, back, legs, and hands when the house caught fire. In the emergency room, a nasogastric tube was inserted, and the client was ordered NPO. What is the primary reason for the nurse to keep this client NPO?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe burns predispose clients to paralytic ileus due to stress and fluid shifts, so keeping the client NPO prevents complications until bowel function returns.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should instill the eyedrops into which part of the client's eye?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instilling drops in the lower conjunctival sac ensures proper distribution and minimizes corneal irritation.