NCLEX-PN
Female Reproductive Disorders NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which laboratory test should the nurse expect for the client to rule out the diagnosis of syphilis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RPR-CT is a standard screening test for syphilis, detecting antibodies. Vaginal cultures, Gram stains, and immunological assays are not specific for syphilis.
Question 2 of 5
The client has failed to conceive after many attempts over a three (3)-year time period and asks the nurse, 'I have tried everything. What should I do now?' Which statement is the nurse’s best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Referring to an infertility specialist is proactive, addressing potential medical causes. Emotional support is secondary, adoption is premature, and blaming nerves is unhelpful.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse correctly teaches a couple that immediately after a vasectomy, it is best to continue using an alternative birth control method for which time period?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sperm may remain in the vas deferens for up to 12 weeks post-vasectomy, requiring alternative contraception until azoospermia is confirmed.
Question 4 of 5
On the basis of this client's age, which statement by the nurse is the best explanation for the client's discomfort?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postmenopausal vaginal dryness due to decreased mucus production is a common cause of painful intercourse in older women.
Question 5 of 5
The client is diagnosed with benign uterine fibroid tumors. Which question should the nurse ask to determine if the client is experiencing a complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain location helps identify complications like fibroid degeneration or pressure on organs. Missed periods are common, shortness of breath is unrelated, and pregnancy history is less relevant.