NCLEX-PN
Disorders of the Female Reproductive System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with uterine cancer who has received afterload intracavitary radiation. Which precaution should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimizing time with the client reduces radiation exposure during intracavitary brachytherapy. Gloves are insufficient, visitors are limited, and ambulation increases exposure risk.
Question 2 of 5
Which is the American Cancer Society’s recommendation for the early detection of cancer of the prostate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ACS recommends yearly PSA and DRE starting at age 50 for average-risk men. Biannual DRE, alkaline phosphatase, and urinalysis are not standard for prostate cancer screening.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with ovarian cancer has had eight (8) courses of chemotherapy. Which laboratory data warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Urinalysis with 100 WBCs indicates a urinary tract infection, requiring immediate intervention in a chemotherapy patient at risk for sepsis. Other values are within normal ranges.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with uterine cancer who has received afterload intracavitary radiation. Which precaution should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimizing time with the client reduces radiation exposure during intracavitary brachytherapy. Gloves are insufficient, visitors are limited, and ambulation increases exposure risk.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is instructing a group of workers at an industrial plant regarding the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Which information should be included in the presentation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Behaviors like unprotected sex increase risk for multiple STDs. STDs do not confer immunity, syphilis increases HIV risk, and HSV-1/HSV-2 are related viruses.