Female Reproductive System NCLEX RN Questions
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Question 1 of 5.
The emergency department (ED) nurse cares for a child with epistaxis. Place the following actions in the order in which they need to be performed, starting from first to last.
- A. Apply ice or a cold cloth to the bridge of the nose if the bleeding persists.
- B. Apply continuous pressure to the tip of the nose with thumb and forefinger for at least 10 minutes.
- C. Provide the child with a drink to wash away the taste of blood.
- D. Have the child sit up with the neck forward or erect.
- E. Evaluate the bleeding to determine the effectiveness of the interventions.
- D. Have the child sit up with the neck forward or erect.
- B. Apply continuous pressure to the tip of the nose with thumb and forefinger for at least 10 minutes.
- A. Apply ice or a cold cloth to the bridge of the nose if the bleeding persists.
- E. Evaluate the bleeding to determine the effectiveness of the interventions.
- C. Provide the child with a drink to wash away the taste of blood.
Correct arrangement
Explanation: Correct order: Sit upright, apply pressure, apply ice if needed, evaluate bleeding, provide a drink last.
Question 2 of 5.
Extract:The nurse in the outpatient clinic is caring for a 33-year-old female. Item 1 of 1 Nurses' Note 1435: Client reports vaginal discharge that is malodorous x 3 days. The client reports that the discharge is thin, green, and yellow. She reports being sexually active with multiple partners without any protection. She denies any dysuria, dyspareunia, fevers, chills, or fatigue. The client is alert and oriented to person, place, and time. Reports no pain. Lung sounds are clear, with a regular breathing pattern. Active bowel sounds in all quadrants. Peripheral pulses were 2+ and regular—no peripheral edema. Skin is warm and moist. Vital signs: T 98° F (36.7° C), P 72, RR 18, BP 132/76, pulse oximetry reading 98% on room air.
Complete the following sentences by choosing from the lists of options. The client is demonstrating signs and symptoms of ___ To confirm this diagnosis, the nurse anticipates a physician's order for...........
A. syphilis
B. trichomoniasis
C. urolithiasis
D. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
E. wet mount microscopy
F. RPR (rapid plasma reagin)
G. HIV p24 antigen
Explanation: The client's symptoms of malodorous, thin, green, and yellow vaginal discharge are characteristic of trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. Wet mount microscopy is the appropriate diagnostic test to confirm this by identifying the parasite.
Question 3 of 5.
A nurse is taking care of a client with acute peritonitis. The nurse should do which of the following to meet the client's nutritional needs?
A. administer feedings via nasogastric (NG) tube
B. administer gastric enteral feedings
C. feed the client orally
D. administer parenteral nutrition
Explanation: Acute peritonitis often requires bowel rest due to inflammation, making oral or enteral feedings inappropriate. Parenteral nutrition is indicated to meet nutritional needs.
Question 4 of 5.
Extract:The following scenario applies to the next 1 items The nurse cares for a primigravida in labor. Item 1 of 1 Nurses' Note 1940: The client is alert and fully oriented. The client is talkative and has an anxious affect. Cervical dilation of 6 cm with 100% effacement. No vaginal discharge was noted. Contractions are noted every 2-3 minutes, lasting 40-60 seconds with moderate intensity. Fetal Heart Rate Continuous fetal heart monitoring (FHR): 130-145/minute with normal variability. Vital Signs • Oral Temperature 98o F (37o C) • Heart rate 84/minute • Respirations 20/minute • Blood pressure 131/72 mm Hg • Oxygen saturation 95% on room air
The nurse reviews the client's clinical data. Drag a word from the choices below to complete the sentence. Based on the clinical data, the client is in the ___ stage of labor. Specifically, the ___ phase.
A. first
B. second
C. third
D. fourth
E. latent
F. active
G. transition
Explanation: Cervical dilation of 6 cm with 100% effacement and frequent contractions indicate the first stage of labor, active phase.
Question 5 of 5.
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed sertraline. The nurse understands that this medication is prescribed for which of the following conditions?
A. Major Depressive Disorder
B. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
C. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
D. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
E. Bipolar Disorder
Explanation: Sertraline, an SSRI, is indicated for Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but not for ADHD or Bipolar Disorder.
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