Female Reproductive Disorders NCLEX Questions
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Question 1 of 5.
The nurse correctly informs the client that the breast self-examination (BSE) technique involves palpating each breast moving in small concentric circles, following imaginary spokes in a wheel, or moving in rows from superior to inferior stress of the breast. Besides the breast, which other body area is essential to palpate?
A. The axillae
B. The sternum
C. The clavicles
D. The ribs
Explanation: The axillae (armpits) contain lymph nodes that drain the breast, and palpating this area is essential to detect any abnormal lymph node enlargement, which could indicate breast pathology.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
- C. Endometrium begins to thicken.
- D. Ovarian follicle matures.
- A. Ovum is released.
- F. Corpus luteum forms.
- B. Progesterone decreases.
- E. Endometrium is shed.
Correct arrangement
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 5 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.
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