NCLEX-PN
Med Surg Integumentary NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The public health nurse is providing a class on skin disorders in the African American community. Which information should the nurse include in the presentation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dark and light skin experience similar conditions, though presentation varies. Skin cancer risk is not gender-specific, keloids are more common in dark skin, and buccal mucosa is not bluish.
Question 2 of 5
The female teacher comes to the school nurse’s office and shows the nurse a rash on her hands. The nurse tells the teacher she has probably contracted impetigo from one of the students. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Impetigo requires HCP evaluation for antibiotics. Handwashing is preventive, vitamin E is ineffective, and spontaneous resolution is unlikely.
Question 3 of 5
The client sustained a hot grease burn to the right hand and calls the emergency department for advice. Which information should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cool water reduces burn progression and pain without tissue damage. Ice causes frostbite, rupturing blisters risks infection, and immediate doctor visits depend on severity.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the parent's statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lice treatment requires follow-up to ensure all nits are eradicated.
Question 5 of 5
After instilling medication into the client's ear, which nursing instruction is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping the head tilted allows the medication to stay in contact with the ear canal.