NCLEX Questions on Female Reproductive System
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Question 1 of 5.
The nurse is teaching a class on breast health to a group of ladies at a senior citizen's center. Which risk factor is the most important to emphasize to this group?
A. The clients should find out about their family history of breast cancer.
B. Men at this age can get breast cancer also and should be screened.
C. Monthly breast self-examination is the key to early detection.
D. The older a woman gets, the greater the chance of developing breast cancer.
Explanation: Age is the most significant risk factor for breast cancer, with risk increasing as women age, especially in seniors. Family history is important but less universal, male breast cancer is rare, and BSE is secondary to awareness and screening.
Question 2 of 5.
When the office nurse gives the client instructions on how to prepare for the mammogram, which of the following statements offers accurate information? Select all that apply.
A. I will perform a BSE 3 to 7 days after my period ends.
B. Do not wear any underarm deodorant the day of the test.
C. Wipe each breast with an antiseptic pad before the test.
D. Do not wear constricting clothing to the test.
E. Avoid wearing body powder the day of the test.
F. Refrain from applying lotion to the breasts or axillae.
Explanation: Deodorants, powders, and lotions can interfere with mammogram imaging by creating artifacts, so avoiding these on the day of the test is critical. Constricting clothing is not a concern, and antiseptic wipes are not required.
Question 3 of 5.
If the client tells the nurse that she would prefer to postpone the mastectomy until the biopsy has been more thoroughly examined, which is the most appropriate initial nursing action?
A. Explain that most biopsies are accurate.
B. Advocate for her choice of treatment.
C. Discourage her from opposing the physician.
D. Recommend that she seek a second opinion.
Explanation: Advocating for the client's preferences supports patient autonomy and ensures her concerns are addressed, aligning with patient-centered care principles.
Question 4 of 5.
Before taking the client to the room where the pelvic examination will be performed, which nursing action is most appropriate?
A. Ask the client to sign a consent form.
B. Give the client a gown to wear.
C. Offer the client a mild analgesic.
D. Help the client instill a vaginal lubricant.
Explanation: Providing a gown ensures the client's privacy and comfort during the pelvic examination, which is a priority before the procedure.
Question 5 of 5.
Before the client leaves the office, on which topic should the nurse provide teaching?
A. The qualifications of the person who did the tattoos and piercings
B. Whether the client is practicing safe, protected sex
C. The client's sexual experiences with members of both sexes
D. The names of all of the client's sexual partners
Explanation: Tattoos and piercings increase infection risk, so teaching about safe sex practices is critical to prevent sexually transmitted infections and maintain reproductive health.