Integumentary System Disorders | NCLEX Quiz 170

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The integumentary system relates to skin & skin issues. Our ' Integumentary System Disorders NCLEX Quiz 170 ' quiz will test your knowledge of how to treat skin issues properly. All questions on the quiz will be shown to you on the screen, but the results will only be given after you’ve finished the quiz. Read all the questions carefully & pick the correct option. You are given four choices, & only one option is correct among them. All the questions are given in the to-point format; make sure to attempt all of them carefully. Good luck!

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1.

A female client with second- and third-degree burns on the arms receives autografts. Two days later. the nurse finds the client doing arm exercises. The nurse knows that this client should avoid exercise because it may:
- A.
  
  Dislodge the autografts.
- B.
  
  Increase edema in the arms.
- C.
  
  Increase the amount of scarring.
- D.
  
  Decrease circulation to the fingers.
Correct Answer
A. Dislodge the autografts.

Explanation
Because exercising the autograft sites may dislodge the grafted tissue. the nurse should advise the client to keep the grafted extremity in a neutral position. None of the other options results from exercise

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2.

Nurse Tamara discovers scabies when assessing a client who has just been transferred to the medical-surgical unit from the day surgery unit. To prevent scabies infection in other clients. the nurse should:
- A.
  
  Wash hands. apply a pediculicide to the client’s scalp. and remove any observable mites.
- B.
  
  Isolate the client’s bed linens until the client is no longer infectious.
- C.
  
  Notify the nurse in the day surgery unit of a potential scabies outbreak.
- D.
  
  Place the client on enteric precautions.
Correct Answer
B. Isolate the client’s bed linens until the client is no longer infectious.

Explanation
To prevent the spread of scabies in other hospitalized clients. the nurse should isolate the client’s bed linens until the client is no longer infectious — usually 24 hours after treatment begins. Other required precautions include using good hand-washing technique and wearing gloves when applying the pediculicide and during all contact with the client. Although the nurse should notify the nurse in the day surgery unit of the client’s condition. a scabies epidemic is unlikely because scabies is spread through skin or sexual contact. This client doesn’t require enteric precautions because the mites aren’t found on feces.

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3.

Dr. Martinez prescribes an emollient for a client with pruritus of recent onset. The client asks why the emollient should be applied immediately after a bath or shower. How should the nurse respond?
- A.
  
  “This makes the skin feel soft.”
- B.
  
  “This prevents evaporation of water from the hydrated epidermis.”
- C.
  
  “This minimizes cracking of the dermis.”
- D.
  
  “This prevents inflammation of the skin.”
Correct Answer
B. “This prevents evaporation of water from the hydrated epidermis.”

Explanation
Applying an emollient immediately after taking a bath or shower prevents evaporation of water from the hydrated epidermis. the skin’s upper layer. Although emollients make the skin feel soft. this effect occurs whether or not the client has just bathed or showered. An emollient minimizes cracking of the epidermis. not the dermis (the layer beneath the epidermis). An emollient doesn’t prevent skin inflammation.

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4.

Following a full-thickness (third-degree) burn of his left arm. a male client is treated with artificial skin. The client understands postoperative care of artificial skin when he states that during the first 7 days after the procedure. he will restrict:
- A.
  
  Range of motion.
- B.
  
  Protein intake.
- C.
  
  Going outdoors.
- D.
  
  Fluid ingestion.
Correct Answer
A. Range of motion.

Explanation
To prevent disruption of the artificial skin’s adherence to the wound bed. the client should restrict range of motion of the involved limb. Protein intake and fluid intake are important for healing and regeneration and shouldn’t be restricted. Going outdoors is acceptable as long as the left arm is protected from direct sunlight.

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5.

A male client with a solar burn of the chest. back. face. and arms is seen in urgent care. The nurse’s primary concern should be:
- A.
  
  Fluid resuscitation.
- B.
  
  Infection.
- C.
  
  Body image.
- D.
  
  Pain management.
Correct Answer
D. Pain management.

Explanation
With a superficial partial thickness burn such as a solar burn (sunburn). the nurse’s main concern is pain management. Fluid resuscitation and infection become concerns if the burn extends to the dermal and subcutaneous skin layers. Body image disturbance is a concern that has lower priority than pain management.

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6.

The nurse is providing home care instructions to a client who has recently had a skin graft. It’s most important that the client remember to:
- A.
  
  Use cosmetic camouflage techniques.
- B.
  
  Protect the graft from direct sunlight.
- C.
  
  Continue physical therapy.
- D.
  
  Apply lubricating lotion to the graft site.
Correct Answer
B. Protect the graft from direct sunlight.

Explanation
To avoid burning and sloughing. the client must protect the graft from direct sunlight. The other three interventions are helpful to the client and his recovery but are less important.

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7.

A male client is diagnosed with gonorrhea. When teaching the client about this disease. the nurse should include which instruction?
- A.
  
  “Avoid sexual intercourse until you’ve completed treatment. which takes 14 to 21 days.”
- B.
  
  “Wash your hands thoroughly to avoid transferring the infection to your eyes.”
- C.
  
  “If you have intercourse before treatment ends. tell sexual partners of your status and have them wash well after intercourse.”
- D.
  
  “If you don’t get treatment. you may develop meningitis and suffer widespread central nervous system (CNS) damage.”
Correct Answer
B. “Wash your hands thoroughly to avoid transferring the infection to your eyes.”

Explanation
Adults and children with gonorrhea may develop gonococcal conjunctivitis by touching the eyes with contaminated hands. The client should avoid sexual intercourse until treatment is completed. which usually takes 4 to 7 days. and a follow-up culture confirms that the infection has been eradicated. A client who doesn’t refrain from intercourse before treatment is completed should use a condom in addition to informing sex partners of the client’s health status and instructing them to wash well after intercourse. Meningitis and widespread CNS damage are potential complications of untreated syphilis. not gonorrhea.

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A male client is diagnosed with herpes simplex. Which statement about herpes simplex infection is true?
- A.
  
  During early pregnancy. herpes simplex infection may cause spontaneous abortion or premature delivery.
- B.
  
  Genital herpes simplex lesions are painless. fluid-filled vesicles that ulcerate and heal in 3 to 7 days
- C.
  
  Herpetic keratoconjunctivitis usually is bilateral and causes systemic symptoms.
- D.
  
  A client with genital herpes lesions can have sexual contact but must use a condom.
Correct Answer
D. A client with genital herpes lesions can have sexual contact but must use a condom.

Explanation
To prevent eye discomfort. the client must protect the eyes for 48 hours after taking medication for photochemotherapy. Protecting the eyes for a shorter period increases the risk of eye injury.

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9.

A female client with genital herpes simplex is being treated in the outpatient department. The nurse teaches her about measures that may prevent herpes recurrences and emphasizes the need for prompt treatment if complications arise. Genital herpes simplex increases the risk of:
- A.
  
  Cancer of the ovaries.
- B.
  
  Cancer of the uterus.
- C.
  
  Cancer of the cervix.
- D.
  
  Cancer of the vagina.
Correct Answer
C. Cancer of the cervix.

Explanation
A female client with genital herpes simplex is at increased risk for cervical cancer. Genital herpes simplex isn’t a risk factor for cancer of the ovaries. uterus. or vagina.

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Which of the following is the initial intervention for a male client with external bleeding?
- A.
  
  Elevation of the extremity
- B.
  
  Pressure point control
- C.
  
  Direct pressure
- D.
  
  Application of a tourniquet
Correct Answer
C. Direct pressure

Explanation
Applying direct pressure to an injury is the initial step in controlling bleeding. For severe or arterial bleeding. pressure point control can be used. Pressure points are those areas where large blood vessels can be compressed against bone: femoral. brachial. facial. carotid. and temporal artery sites. Elevation reduces the force of flow. but direct pressure is the first step. A tourniquet may further damage the injured extremity and should be avoided unless all other measures have failed.

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Integumentary System Disorders | NCLEX Quiz 170

A female client with second- and third-degree burns on the arms receives autografts. Two days later. the nurse finds the client doing arm exercises. The nurse knows that this client should avoid exercise because it may:

Nurse Tamara discovers scabies when assessing a client who has just been transferred to the medical-surgical unit from the day surgery unit. To prevent scabies infection in other clients. the nurse should:

Dr. Martinez prescribes an emollient for a client with pruritus of recent onset. The client asks why the emollient should be applied immediately after a bath or shower. How should the nurse respond?

Following a full-thickness (third-degree) burn of his left arm. a male client is treated with artificial skin. The client understands postoperative care of artificial skin when he states that during the first 7 days after the procedure. he will restrict:

A male client with a solar burn of the chest. back. face. and arms is seen in urgent care. The nurse’s primary concern should be:

The nurse is providing home care instructions to a client who has recently had a skin graft. It’s most important that the client remember to:

A male client is diagnosed with gonorrhea. When teaching the client about this disease. the nurse should include which instruction?

A male client is diagnosed with herpes simplex. Which statement about herpes simplex infection is true?

A female client with genital herpes simplex is being treated in the outpatient department. The nurse teaches her about measures that may prevent herpes recurrences and emphasizes the need for prompt treatment if complications arise. Genital herpes simplex increases the risk of:

Which of the following is the initial intervention for a male client with external bleeding?