NCLEX-PN
Integumentary NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse is discussing how to prevent tinea cruris with the football players. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thorough drying prevents moisture buildup, reducing tinea cruris risk. Tight jock straps trap moisture, socks are irrelevant, and brushes are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
Which individual would most likely experience the skin disorder pseudofolliculitis barbae (shaving bumps)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pseudofolliculitis barbae is common in African American males due to curly hair causing ingrown hairs post-shaving. Other groups are less affected.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is most accurate in stating that the cause of Meniere's disease is unknown but that the symptoms are related to which disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meniere's symptoms stem from inner ear fluid imbalance.
Question 4 of 5
A 28-year-old man received severe burns of the chest, abdomen, back, legs, and hands when the house caught fire. In the emergency room, a nasogastric tube was inserted, and the client was ordered NPO. What is the primary reason for the nurse to keep this client NPO?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe burns predispose clients to paralytic ileus due to stress and fluid shifts, so keeping the client NPO prevents complications until bowel function returns.
Question 5 of 5
When the nurse assesses the client's operative eye after surgery, which finding is most expected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An iridectomy creates a fixed pupil opening to relieve pressure.