NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Female Reproductive System Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
If a culture is ordered to detect the causative organism, which body substance will the nurse collect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urethral drainage is the primary specimen for culturing gonorrhea, as it directly samples the infection site.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with uterine cancer who has been receiving systemic therapy for six (6) months. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mouth ulcers are a common chemotherapy side effect, requiring immediate assessment to manage pain and infection risk. Medication history, filgrastim administration, and emotional support are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing order is most appropriate to add to the client's initial postoperative care plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Keeping the cystostomy tube unclamped ensures continuous drainage, preventing complications like infection or pressure buildup.
Question 4 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.
Correct Answer: B,E,F
Rationale: 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 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a class to older women concerning cancer of the uterus. Which situation is a risk factor for developing endometrial cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Truncal obesity increases estrogen levels, a major risk for endometrial cancer. Young age, perimenopausal bleeding, and progesterone with estrogen are not primary risks.