NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse participating in a health fair is discussing malignant melanoma with a group of clients. Which information regarding the use of sunscreen is important to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Higher SPF numbers block more UV rays, reducing melanoma risk. Sunscreen is needed all day, safe for toddlers, and prevents skin cancer.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment finding is commonly noted when the intraocular pressure (IOP) of a client with angle-closure glaucoma becomes dangerously high?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute angle-closure glaucoma causes severe eye pain due to rapidly elevated IOP.
Question 3 of 5
The intensive care unit (ICU) burn nurse is developing a nursing care plan for a client with severe full-thickness and deep partial-thickness burns over half the body. Which client problem has priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Extensive burns increase infection risk due to loss of skin barrier; this is the priority. Coping, mobility, and knowledge are secondary in acute burn care.
Question 4 of 5
The client is being discharged after being in the burn unit for six (6) weeks. Which strategies should the nurse identify to promote the client’s mental health?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acknowledging lifestyle changes promotes mental health by fostering realistic expectations. Isolation, independence from family, or limiting discussions hinder recovery.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning the care of a client diagnosed with psoriasis. Which psychosocial problem should be included in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Psoriasis’s visible plaques often cause body image disturbance. Comfort, anxiety, and family processes are secondary.