NCLEX-PN
Female Reproductive NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
In addition to pressure in the pelvic region, which sign or symptom is the client most likely to reveal during a nursing history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fibroid tumors often cause heavy menstrual bleeding due to increased uterine surface area and vascularity.
Question 2 of 5
The client has an infected Bartholin’s cyst and the HCP has performed an incision and drainage (I&D) of the area. Which discharge instructions should the nurse teach the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Completing antibiotics prevents recurrence of infection post-I&D. Drainage is expected, water avoidance is impractical, and prone positioning is unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
If the client reports all of the following data, which factor is most likely contributing to the bleeding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breakthrough bleeding is a common side effect of oral contraceptives, especially in the first few months, making it the most likely cause of vaginal bleeding outside expected menses.
Question 4 of 5
Which recommendation is the American Cancer Society's (ACS) 2015 guideline for the early detection of breast cancer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ACS 2015 guidelines recommend annual mammograms for women aged 45–54. Biannual clinical exams at 18, monthly BSEs, and routine sonograms are not part of these guidelines.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse writes a client problem of urinary retention for a client diagnosed with Stage IV cancer of the prostate. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Catheterization assesses residual urine, confirming retention and guiding treatment in advanced prostate cancer. Positioning, Valsalva, and voiding patterns are secondary.