NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions Integumentary System Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement made by the client to the nurse best indicates an understanding of when cataract surgery is needed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgery is indicated when vision loss significantly impacts daily activities.
Question 2 of 5
The health department nurse is caring for the client who has leprosy (Hansen’s disease). Which assessment data indicate the client is experiencing a complication of the disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reduced sensation in lesions indicates nerve damage, a leprosy complication. Night fevers, discoloration, and bacterial load are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients with second- and third-degree burns. Which medication should the nurse plan to apply topically to treat bacterial and yeast infections?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) is a topical anti-infective agent for prevention and treatment of wound infection in second- and third-degree burn clients. Bismuth subsalicylate (Kaopectate) is an antidiarrheal medication. Gold sodium thiomalate (Aurolate) is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis resistant to conventional therapy. Arsenic trioxide (Trisenox) is an antineoplastic.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a 24-year-old female with severe cystic acne who is prescribed a systemic retinoic acid drug. Which question is priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A systemic retinoic acid drug is teratogenic. A sexually active female must be instructed to practice birth control while taking this class of drugs, to avoid pregnancy. Allergy, skin sensitivity, and adherence are important but not the priority.
Question 5 of 5
What images will a client with macular degeneration most likely describe seeing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Macular degeneration spares peripheral vision, affecting central vision.