Female Reproductive Disorders NCLEX Questions

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Question 1 of 5.

The client states that she examines her breasts in the shower and while lying down. The nurse recommends that the client should also inspect her breasts from which position?

A. Bending from the waist

B. Standing before a mirror

C. Arching the back

D. Leaning from side-to-side

Explanation: Standing before a mirror allows the client to visually inspect both breasts for changes in size, shape, or skin texture, which is a key component of breast self-examination (BSE).

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse correctly informs the client that fibrocystic lesions may become larger and more tender at what time?

A. The nurse has a normal cycle

B. After sexual intercourse

C. Nearer to beginning menopause

D. Just before menstruation

Explanation: Fibrocystic breast changes are hormone-dependent and typically worsen just before menstruation due to increased estrogen and progesterone levels, causing lesions to enlarge and become tender.

Question 3 of 5.

A nurse has been asked to teach ovulation and menstruation to a class of secondary school students. Place the events listed below in the order in which they occur in the menstrual cycle after menstrual flow ends. Use all the options.

A. Ovum is released.
B. Progesterone decreases.
C. Endometrium begins to thicken.
D. Ovarian follicle matures.
E. Endometrium is shed.
F. Corpus luteum forms.

Correct arrangement

C. Endometrium begins to thicken.
D. Ovarian follicle matures.
A. Ovum is released.
F. Corpus luteum forms.
B. Progesterone decreases.
E. Endometrium is shed.

Explanation: After menstruation, the sequence is: endometrium thickens (follicular phase), ovarian follicle matures, ovum is released (ovulation), corpus luteum forms, progesterone decreases (if no pregnancy), and endometrium is shed (next menstruation).

Question 4 of 5.

The nurse correctly places the client in which position when the physician is ready to perform the pelvic examination?

A. Sims' position

B. Trendelenburg's position

C. Fowler's position

D. Lithotomy position

Explanation: The lithotomy position, with the client's legs in stirrups, provides optimal access for the physician to perform a pelvic examination.

Question 5 of 5.

Which instruction is best when teaching the client about inserting vaginal medication?

A. Place the applicator just inside the vaginal opening.

B. Insert the applicator while sitting on the toilet.

C. Instill the medication just before retiring for sleep.

D. Put on disposable latex gloves before applying the drug.

Explanation: Instilling vaginal medication before sleep allows the medication to remain in the vagina longer, increasing its effectiveness.

Question 1 of 5.

The client states that she examines her breasts in the shower and while lying down. The nurse recommends that the client should also inspect her breasts from which position?

A. Bending from the waist

B. Standing before a mirror

C. Arching the back

D. Leaning from side-to-side

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse correctly informs the client that fibrocystic lesions may become larger and more tender at what time?

A. The nurse has a normal cycle

B. After sexual intercourse

C. Nearer to beginning menopause

D. Just before menstruation

Question 3 of 5.

A. Ovum is released.
B. Progesterone decreases.
C. Endometrium begins to thicken.
D. Ovarian follicle matures.
E. Endometrium is shed.
F. Corpus luteum forms.

Question 4 of 5.

The nurse correctly places the client in which position when the physician is ready to perform the pelvic examination?

A. Sims' position

B. Trendelenburg's position

C. Fowler's position

D. Lithotomy position

Question 5 of 5.

Which instruction is best when teaching the client about inserting vaginal medication?

A. Place the applicator just inside the vaginal opening.

B. Insert the applicator while sitting on the toilet.

C. Instill the medication just before retiring for sleep.

D. Put on disposable latex gloves before applying the drug.

Question 1 of 5.

The client states that she examines her breasts in the shower and while lying down. The nurse recommends that the client should also inspect her breasts from which position?

A. Bending from the waist

B. Standing before a mirror

C. Arching the back

D. Leaning from side-to-side

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse correctly informs the client that fibrocystic lesions may become larger and more tender at what time?

A. The nurse has a normal cycle

B. After sexual intercourse

C. Nearer to beginning menopause

D. Just before menstruation

Question 3 of 5.

A. Ovum is released.
B. Progesterone decreases.
C. Endometrium begins to thicken.
D. Ovarian follicle matures.
E. Endometrium is shed.
F. Corpus luteum forms.

Question 4 of 5.

The nurse correctly places the client in which position when the physician is ready to perform the pelvic examination?

A. Sims' position

B. Trendelenburg's position

C. Fowler's position

D. Lithotomy position

Question 5 of 5.

Which instruction is best when teaching the client about inserting vaginal medication?

A. Place the applicator just inside the vaginal opening.

B. Insert the applicator while sitting on the toilet.

C. Instill the medication just before retiring for sleep.

D. Put on disposable latex gloves before applying the drug.

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