NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a 24-year-old female with severe cystic acne who is prescribed a systemic retinoic acid drug. Which question is priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A systemic retinoic acid drug is teratogenic. A sexually active female must be instructed to practice birth control while taking this class of drugs, to avoid pregnancy. Allergy, skin sensitivity, and adherence are important but not the priority.
Question 2 of 5
The health department nurse is caring for the client who has leprosy (Hansen’s disease). Which assessment data indicate the client is experiencing a complication of the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reduced sensation in lesions indicates nerve damage, a leprosy complication. Night fevers, discoloration, and bacterial load are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
Which finding of the client's biographical data most likely contributed to developing skin cancer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baldness increases scalp sun exposure, a risk factor for skin cancer.
Question 4 of 5
The client has tinea pedis. Which intervention should the nurse teach to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vinegar-water soaks create an acidic environment, reducing tinea pedis. Socks absorb moisture, alternating shoes daily (not monthly) helps, and toenail cutting is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
Which finding in the health history would the nurse expect of a client with otosclerosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Otosclerosis often has a familial component, with relatives affected.