NCLEX-PN
Integumentary System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which action is the nurse's immediate priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smothering flames stops the burning process, the immediate priority.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse in a dermatology clinic is taking the history of a client. Which questions should the nurse ask the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All listed questions assess onset, triggers, symptoms, and occupational exposures, critical for dermatologic history.
Question 3 of 5
If a client with a middle ear infection reports the following symptoms, which one suggests that the infection has spread to the inner ear?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postural dizziness suggests inner ear involvement, such as labyrinthitis.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to irrigate the student's eye. What steps are appropriate in completing the irrigation? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E
Rationale: Hand hygiene and gloves prevent infection, and placing the solution in the conjunctival sac ensures effective irrigation without damaging the cornea.
Question 5 of 5
The client has full-thickness burns to 65% of the body, including the chest area. After establishing a patent airway, which collaborative intervention is priority for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Massive fluid loss in 65% burns requires immediate fluid and electrolyte replacement to prevent shock. Contracture prevention, urine monitoring, and escharotomy are secondary after fluid resuscitation.