NCLEX-PN
Integumentary System NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which client physiological outcome (goal) is appropriate for a client diagnosed with skin cancer who has had surgery to remove the lesion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Demonstrating operative site care ensures healing and prevents infection, a physiological outcome. Fear, questions, and pain are psychosocial or secondary.
Question 2 of 5
Which measure is best for the nurse to recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warm soaking at 100°F promotes rewarming without causing burns.
Question 3 of 5
When instilling prescribed medication into the ear of an adult, which is the correct technique for the nurse to use to straighten the ear canal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling the ear upward and backward straightens the adult ear canal.
Question 4 of 5
Which client signs and symptoms indicate contact dermatitis to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Erythema and oozing vesicles are hallmark signs of contact dermatitis. Pustules, varicosities, and telangiectasia suggest other conditions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse administered morphine sulfate, a narcotic analgesic, IVP 45 minutes ago to a client diagnosed with herpes zoster. On reassessment, the client complains the pain decreased to a '5' on a 1-to-10 scale. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Soft music and dim lighting provide nonpharmacologic pain relief for herpes zoster. Heat may worsen pain, more medication is premature, and ambulation is unrelated.