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NCLEX Practice Test for Skin and Integumentary Diseases Part 2 Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on Jul 06, 2010
View Questions 1.    Answer C. Pouring solution onto a sterile field cloth violates surgical asepsis because moisture penetrating the cloth can carry microorganisms to the sterile field via capillary action. The other options are practices that help ensure surgical asepsis. 2.    Answer D. During the acute phase of a burn, the nurse should... Continue Reading

NCLEX Practice Test for Skin and Integumentary Diseases Part 2

Posted by admin on Jul 03, 2010
1.    Nurse Jay is performing wound care. Which of the following practices violates surgical asepsis? a.    Holding sterile objects above the waist b.    Considering a 1″ edge around the sterile field as being contaminated c.    Pouring solution onto a sterile field cloth d.    Opening the outermost flap of a sterile package away from the body 2.   ... Continue Reading

NCLEX Practice Test for Skin and Integumentary Diseases Part 1 Answers and Rationale

Posted by admin on Jul 01, 2010
View Questions 1.    Answer A. When caring for a client with upper torso burns, the nurse’s primary goal is to maintain respiratory integrity. Therefore, option A should take the highest priority. Option B isn’t appropriate because burns aren’t a disease. Option C and D may be appropriate, but don’t command a higher priority than option A... Continue Reading

NCLEX Practice Test for Skin and Integumentary Diseases Part 1

Posted by admin on Jun 27, 2010
1.    When planning care for a male client with burns on the upper torso, which nursing diagnosis should take the highest priority? a.    Ineffective airway clearance related to edema of the respiratory passages b.    Impaired physical mobility related to the disease process c.    Disturbed sleep pattern related to facility environment d.    Risk for infection... Continue Reading