NCLEX-PN
Disorders of the Female Reproductive System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When the nurse does a physical assessment of this client, which technique is best for determining the extent of the prolapse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standing and bearing down makes a prolapsed uterus more visible, allowing accurate assessment of its extent.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is working in a health clinic. Which disease is required to be reported to the public health department?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Syphilis is a reportable STD to track and control spread, per public health regulations. PID, epididymitis, and ectopic pregnancy are not typically reportable.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with uterine cancer is complaining of lower back pain and unilateral leg edema. Which statement best explains the scientific rationale for these signs/symptoms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lower back pain and leg edema suggest pelvic lymph node involvement or metastasis, indicating cancer spread. Expected pain is vague, and treatment or radiation is less likely the cause.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 30-year-old nulliparous client who is complaining of severe dysmenorrhea. Which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the client to undergo to determine the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exploratory laparoscopy is used to diagnose conditions like endometriosis, a common cause of severe dysmenorrhea. Bimanual exam is nonspecific, pregnancy tests rule out ectopic pregnancy, and ovarian biopsy is invasive and unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
When the nurse does a physical assessment of this client, which technique is best for determining the extent of the prolapse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Standing and bearing down makes a prolapsed uterus more visible, allowing accurate assessment of its extent.