NCLEX - INTEGUMENTARY Day1

Which client statement about psoriasis requires follow-up?

• Exposure to sunlight will worsen my psoriasis.
• I should avoid drinking alcohol.
• I should gently pat my skin dry after showering.
• Stress can worsen my psoriasis.
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Which staff action for cellulitis client with wound drainage needs intervention?

• Administering antibiotics
• Keeping the affected leg flat
• Marking and dating the red areas
• Wearing gloves and a gown during bathing
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Which actions are appropriate for a sacral wound found under dressing?

• Discuss high-calorie nutrition
• Document unstageable pressure injury
• Gently cleanse with normal saline and pat dry
• Apply hydrophilic dressing
• Reposition frequently

Which client requires teaching to prevent spread of illness?

• Eczema on torso
• Oral candidiasis
• Psoriasis on hands
• Tinea corporis (ringworm)
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Which sunburn care statements by a parent are correct?

• Encourage extra fluids
• Give aspirin for pain
• Allow outdoor play with sun protection
• Use cool compresses for discomfort
• Apply hydrocortisone with gauze

Which instruction is most important for a female client prescribed isotretinoin?

• Use eye drops for contact dryness
• Don't crush or chew capsules
• Use sunscreen regularly
• Use two forms of contraception
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Best route to administer pain medication to a client with severe burns?

• Intramuscular
• Intravenous
• Oral
• Subcutaneous
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Which acne care statement indicates need for more instruction?

• “I scrub my face twice daily with antibacterial soap.”
• “I should use noncomedogenic products.”
• “A healthy diet will help healing.”
• “Picking lesions worsens acne.”
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What tetracycline education should be given to teen with acne?

• Don’t take with dairy
• Can be taken at bedtime
• Take with food
• Use backup contraception
• Use sunblock

Which are skin cancer risk factors?

• Family history
• High number of moles
• Severe adolescent acne
• Immunosuppressant use
• Outdoor occupation