NCLEX-PN
Disorders of the Female Reproductive System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
If the client is asymptomatic and at low risk for breast cancer, the nurse would be correct in advising her to have a baseline mammogram at what age?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The American Cancer Society recommends that women at average risk for breast cancer begin annual mammograms at age 45, but a baseline mammogram may be considered at age 40-50 depending on guidelines. For low-risk, asymptomatic women, age 50 is often the standard starting point for routine screening.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment findings recorded by the nurse indicate high risk factors for developing breast cancer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Early menarche (before age 12) and chest radiation exposure are established risk factors for breast cancer due to prolonged estrogen exposure and DNA damage, respectively. Multiple pregnancies reduce risk, and breast size or implants are not significant risk factors.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing interventions are most appropriate to add to the client's immediate postoperative care plan? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Elevating the arm reduces lymphedema risk, monitoring for infection ensures early detection, ambulation prevents complications like thrombosis, and pain management promotes comfort. Restricting arm use for 6 weeks is excessive and not standard.
Question 4 of 5
Which question is most important to ask to ensure valid analysis of the vaginal specimen?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The date of the last menstrual period is critical to interpret vaginal specimen results, as the menstrual cycle phase affects cervical and vaginal cell characteristics.
Question 5 of 5
After C. albicans is identified as the causative organism, the nurse would expect the physician to prescribe which treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Candida albicans causes yeast infections, which are typically treated with nonprescription antifungal medications like miconazole or clotrimazole.