NCLEX-PN
Female Reproductive System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
If the client chooses to perform breast self-examination (BSE), which statement demonstrates the best understanding of when BSE should be performed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BSE is best performed 3 to 7 days after the menstrual period ends when breasts are least likely to be tender or swollen, ensuring a more accurate examination.
Question 2 of 5
If the lump has the following characteristics when the nurse palpates the breast tissue, which one is most suggestive that the lump may be a common?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Irregularly shaped lumps are more suggestive of malignancy, as benign lumps are typically smooth and mobile. Size, mobility, and location near the areola are less specific indicators.
Question 3 of 5
Which instruction is most appropriate if a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear will be obtained at the time of the pelvic examination?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Douching can wash away cervical cells, leading to inaccurate Pap smear results, so it should be avoided for several days prior to the test.
Question 4 of 5
Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Allowing the client's partner to stay respects the client's preference and provides emotional support, as long as the client consents and privacy is maintained.
Question 5 of 5
When assigning a nursing assistant to this client's care, which instruction for disposing of soiled drainage pads is correct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Soiled pads from pelvic inflammatory disease may contain infectious material, requiring disposal in biohazard waste bags to prevent contamination.