NCLEX-PN
Female Reproductive Disorders NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which steps should the nurse provide clients who choose to perform breast self-examination (BSE) according to the American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines? Rank in order of performance.
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Correct Answer: E,C,A,D,B
Rationale: ACS BSE steps: 1) Find a private place; 2) Visually inspect in mirror (front/sides); 3) Palpate lying down with towel; 4) Palpate in shower; 5) Check nipples for discharge.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
When obtaining a sexual history from this client, which question is most important for the nurse to ask?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about partner symptoms helps identify potential sources of infection and guides contact tracing, critical for STI management.
Question 5 of 5
Which question is most important for the nurse to ask next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Determining if the client has ever menstruated is critical to differentiate between primary amenorrhea (never menstruated) and secondary amenorrhea (cessation of periods), guiding further assessment.