LPN Nursing School · Med-Surg · 55 questions
Integumentary Disorders practice questions
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- 1A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is premenopausal. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate regarding breast self-examinations?Answer →
- 2A nurse is caring for a client with a furuncle. Which statements require correction in terms of infection prevention practices?Answer →
- 3Which of these actions should a nurse take when a client who has cellulitis develops symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome?Answer →
- 4A nurse is caring for a client on the oncology unit who is experiencing nausea and decreased appetite. Vital signs are stable. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to manage symptoms and improve nutritional status?Answer →
- 5A client in the burn unit has partial-thickness burns covering 50% of the total body surface area and is in protective isolation. Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for the nurse to wear before entering the room?Answer →
- 6A nurse in a dermatologic clinic is caring for a client who has a malignant melanoma. The nurse should anticipate an order for which of the following laboratory test to determine if the melanoma has metastasized?Answer →
- 7A nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin 750 mg every 6 hours for infection. Available is erythromycin 1 g vial. The instructions on the drug label state: Reconstitute with 20 mL of sterile water for injection. How many mL will the nurse draw from the vial after reconstitution? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)Answer →
- 8A nurse is assisting with the care of an 18-year-old client who is at their provider's office for an annual physical. The client inquires about cancer examinations that they should have. Which of the following examinations should the nurse recommend?Answer →
- 9A nurse is preparing to administer prednisone 40 mg PO to a client. Available is prednisone oral solution 5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?Answer →
- 10A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client diagnosed with psoriasis about managing flare-ups. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?Answer →
- 11A nurse is caring for a client following external radiation treatment. The client reports dryness, redness, and scaling within the radiation treatment markings. Which of the following instructions about site care should the nurse reinforce with the client?Answer →
- 12A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a client who has AIDS. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to clean spills of the client's blood with a solution of water and which of the following cleaning agents?Answer →
- 13A nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of scabies prevention. Which of the following client statements demonstrates correct understanding?Answer →
- 14A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has leukemia and is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?Answer →
- 15A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is at risk for developing pressure injuries. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?Answer →
- 16Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring for a client with severe burns? Select all that apply.Answer →
- 17A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client regarding testicular self-examination. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching?Answer →
- 18A client who has Herpes Simplex is taking valacyclovir. Which of these client findings indicates that the medication is having an adverse effect?Answer →
- 19A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has restricted movement of the chest due to a burn injury. The nurse should anticipate preparing the client for which of the following procedures?Answer →
- 20A nurse is caring for a female client who has psoriasis and is experiencing a body-image disturbance related to visible plaques. The client demonstrates anger about the condition. Which interventions should the nurse initiate?Answer →
- 21Which interventions should a nurse include when planning care for a burn client as the wounds heal and in preparation for discharge?Answer →
- 22A nurse is collecting data from a client who has 30% body surface area deep partial-thickness and full-thickness burns. Which of the following findings indicates that fluid resuscitation is adequate?Answer →
- 23A nurse is assessing a client who reports trauma to the arm from falling off a bicycle. The skin has a large abrasion that is warm, darker than the surrounding skin, and edematous. Which of the following stages of healing is the wound in?Answer →
- 24A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client. The nurse should identify that which of the following laboratory values indicates the client is at risk for delayed wound healing?Answer →
- 25A nurse is reinforcing education to a client in a clinic about managing herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?Answer →
- 26A nurse is caring for a client who has suspected superficial spreading melanoma. When collecting data about the client's lesion, which of the following is an expected finding?Answer →
- 27A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) of a leg wound and is on contact precautions. Which of the following statements by a family member indicates an understanding of the teaching?Answer →
- 28A nurse reinforces infection control education with a client who has Herpes Simplex 1. Which of these statements, if made by the client, indicates that the client needs FURTHER instruction?Answer →
- 29A client presents to the clinic with a painful, unilateral rash with grouped vesicles on their neck and reports burning and tingling in the area. The healthcare provider diagnoses the client with herpes zoster (shingles). Which of the following medications does the nurse recognize as appropriate to treat this condition?Answer →
- 30A nurse is completing an assessment on a client who reports severe fatigue, hair loss, and trouble remembering things. The nurse notes a butterfly-shaped rash on the client's face. Which of the following conditions is the client likely experiencing?Answer →
- 31A client presents with widespread skin lesions that have irregular borders and blistered, necrotic centers. Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is suspected. The client recently started several new medications. Which medication is associated with Stevens-Johnson syndrome as an adverse effect?Answer →
- 32A nurse is reinforcing education to a client with a 30-year smoking history about cancer risks. The client states, "If I switch to vaping, it will completely eliminate all cancer risk." Which is the best nursing response?Answer →
- 33The nurse is caring for a client with bone marrow suppression. Which laboratory value is most concerning for a client receiving chemotherapy with signs of infection?Answer →
- 34A nurse is assisting in the care of a burn victim needing immediate IV fluid administration. The client weighs 73.5 kg (162 lbs), and 45% of the client's body is burned. Using the Parkland formula (4 mL × weight in kg × % of burn area), how many mL of Lactated Ringer's (LR) should the client receive in the first 8 hours following the injury?Answer →
- 35A nurse is evaluating a client's social, occupational, and environmental history to identify potential carcinogenic exposures. Which factor in this client's history is most strongly associated with increased cancer risk?Answer →
- 36A nurse is collecting data from a client who has received chemotherapy to treat lung cancer. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse report to the provider?Answer →
- 37A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the family of a client who has methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) of a leg wound and is on contact precautions. Which of the following statements by a family member indicates an understanding of the teaching?Answer →
- 38A nurse is providing care to a client who has sustained deep partial-thickness burns to the back of both legs. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate taking?Answer →
- 39A nurse is assisting with the development of a plan of care to manage pain for a client who has herpes zoster with lesions on the lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?Answer →
- 40Choose the words that is consistent with a disease process of cancer. The client is at risk for developing _ as evidenced by the client's _Answer →
- 41Drag the words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence regarding basal cell carcinoma. In the context of diagnosing skin lesions, common characteristics that may indicate carcinoma include _ , _ and _. Target 3Answer →
- 42The chemotherapy client has a temperature of 101.8°F (38.8°C), new confusion, and scattered petechiae. Which laboratory abnormality would the nurse most likely expect and should report immediately?Answer →
- 43A nurse is assisting in the care of a burn victim in the ER. The client has burns on his face, front of torso, entire right arm, groin, and entire right leg. What is the estimated percentage of the client's body that is burned according to the Rule of Nines?Answer →
- 44A nurse is providing first aid for a client who has a minor burn on one hand. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)Answer →
- 45Complete the nurse's teaching plan for carbuncles by selecting the most appropriate option from each drop-down menu. The nurse explains that the client is at risk for ___ if the infection is not properly managed. The client should be instructed to ___ the affected area daily and apply any prescribed topical treatments. The nurse should emphasize the importance of ___ before and after touching the lesion or changing dressings.Answer →
- 46Which of the following microorganisms is most commonly responsible for causing cellulitis?Answer →
- 47A nurse is caring for a 70-year-old client who has a pressure injury in the coccyx area. The nurse identifies that which of the following factors associated with aging may impact the ability for the ulcer to heal?Answer →
- 48A nurse is caring for a client with a chronic wound and is discussing smoking cessation. The client does not understand how smoking may impact wound healing. Which Of the following would be the best nurse response?Answer →
- 49A nurse is assisting with the care for a client who has an area indicating potential breakdown over the sacrum. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?Answer →
- 50Which of the following explanations best describes the TNM staging system for a client?Answer →
- 51A nurse is teaching a client who has been using combined hormonal contraceptives about cancer risk. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?Answer →
- 52During the emergent phase of burn injury, what is the first step a nurse should take?Answer →
- 53Which of these instructions should a nurse plan to include when reinforcing teaching to a client who is scheduled to start taking Vitamin A (tazarotene) for psoriasis?Answer →
- 54A client undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer reports feeling "extremely tired all the time" despite adequate rest. Which nurse response demonstrates correct understanding of the client's fatigue?Answer →
- 55Which aspects of a mole should a nurse include when discussing how to recognize a melanoma with a group of individuals at a health fair?Answer →