NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients who have burns. Which of the following persons with burns has the poorest prognosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 80-year-old with burns over 50% has the poorest prognosis due to age-related factors, such as reduced physiological reserve and difficulty managing fluid shifts, increasing mortality risk.
Question 2 of 5
A woman who has herpes simplex 1 (HSV1) around the mouth and nose asks the nurse if she can give the sores to her husband. What should the nurse include when answering this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HSV1 is contagious and can be transmitted through direct contact, such as kissing, especially during active outbreaks.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients with second- and third-degree burns. Which medication should the nurse plan to apply topically to treat bacterial and yeast infections?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) is a topical anti-infective agent for prevention and treatment of wound infection in second- and third-degree burn clients. Bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate) is an antidiarrheal medication. Gold sodium thiomalate (Aurolate) is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis resistant to conventional therapy. Arsenic trioxide (Trisenox) is an antineoplastic.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement made by the client to the nurse best indicates an understanding of when cataract surgery is needed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgery is indicated when vision loss significantly impacts daily activities.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client one (1) day postoperative for facial reconstruction. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing for infection is critical post-facial reconstruction to prevent complications. ADL provision, voicing concerns, and nutrition are secondary.