While in a skilled nursing facility, a male client contracted scabies, which is diagnosed the day after discharge. The client is living at her daughter’s home, where six other persons are living. During her visit to the clinic, she asks a staff nurse, “What should my family do?” The most accurate response from the nurse… Read More »
A male client seen in an ambulatory clinic has a butterfly rash across the nose. The nurse interprets that this finding is consistent with early manifestations of which of the following disorders? A. Hyperthyroidism B. Pernicious anemia C. Cardiopulmonary disorders D. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Correct Answer:… Read More »
In a female client with burns on the legs, which nursing intervention helps prevent contractures? A. Applying knee splints. B. Elevating the foot of the bed. C. Hyperextending the client’s palms. D. Performing shoulder range-of-motion exercises. Correct Answer: A. Applying knee splints. Applying knee splints prevents leg… Read More »
The nurse is assigned to care for a female client with herpes zoster (Shingles). Which of the following characteristics would the nurse expect to note when assessing the lesions of this infection? A. Clustered skin vesicles B. A generalized body rash C. Small blue-white spots with a red base D. Cutaneous… Read More »
When caring for a male client with severe impetigo, the nurse should include which intervention in the plan of care? A. Placing mitts on the client’s hands. B. Administering systemic antibiotics as prescribed. C. Applying topical antibiotics as prescribed. D. Continuing to administer antibiotics for 21 days as prescribed. … Read More »
A female client with cellulitis of the lower leg has had cultures done on the affected area. The nurse reading the culture report understands that which of the following organisms is not part of the normal flora of the skin? A. Staphylococcus epidermidis B. Staphylococcus aureus C. Escherichia coli (E. coli) … Read More »
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.… Read More »
JT being the charge nurse for today is providing orientation to Nurse Brad, a newly hired employee. Which of the following action by Nurse Brad requires the most immediate action? A. Educating a newly admitted burn client regarding the use of pressure garments. B. Obtaining an anaerobic culture specimen from a superficial burn… Read More »
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… Read More »
Nurse Sierra is assessing the skin of a client suffering from psoriasis. She understands that which characteristic is associated with this skin disorder? A. Red-purplish scaly lesions. B. Silvery-white scaly patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, and sacral regions. C. Clear, thin nail beds. D. Oily skin and absence of pruritus.… Read More »