NCLEX-PN
Integumentary System NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing the plan of care for a client diagnosed with psoriasis. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Occlusive dressings with steroids enhance absorption, treating psoriasis. Mycostatin is for fungal infections, acyclovir is for viral infections, and radiation is irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take when applying eye patches to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping eyelids closed under patches prevents movement and further retinal damage.
Question 3 of 5
Which client signs and symptoms indicate contact dermatitis to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythema and oozing vesicles are hallmark signs of contact dermatitis. Pustules, varicosities, and telangiectasia suggest other conditions.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted with full-thickness and partial-thickness burns to more than 30% of the body. The nurse is concerned with the client’s nutritional status. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Favorite foods increase caloric intake, critical for hypermetabolic burn patients. Low-fat diets are inappropriate, weekly weights are insufficient, and social worker referral is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
Shortly before each debridement, which nursing intervention is essential?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Analgesics are essential to manage pain during debridement.