NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When examining the client's skin, which finding would the nurse expect to observe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Psoriasis presents with red patches and silvery scales.
Question 2 of 5
When developing nursing care plans, the nurse is careful to classify which type of wound as a chronic wound?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diabetic foot ulcers heal slowly, classifying them as chronic.
Question 3 of 5
Before the client leaves the emergency department, which nursing instruction is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding nose blowing prevents dislodging clots and restarting bleeding.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for several clients who have burns. Which of the following persons with burns has the poorest prognosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 80-year-old with burns over 50% has the poorest prognosis due to age-related factors, such as reduced physiological reserve and difficulty managing fluid shifts, increasing mortality risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a newly burned client. What is the priority nursing observation to be made during the first 48 hours after the burn?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hourly urine measurement is critical in the first 48 hours to monitor fluid resuscitation effectiveness and prevent hypovolemic shock.