NCLEX-PN
Disorders of the Female Reproductive System NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment findings recorded by the nurse indicate high risk factors for developing breast cancer? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Early menarche (before age 12) and chest radiation exposure are established risk factors for breast cancer due to prolonged estrogen exposure and DNA damage, respectively. Multiple pregnancies reduce risk, and breast size or implants are not significant risk factors.
Question 2 of 5
The client is diagnosed with primary syphilis. Which symptoms should the nurse observe?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Primary syphilis presents with a painless chancre sore at the infection site. Rash is secondary, blisters are herpes-related, and confusion is tertiary.
Question 3 of 5
The office manager schedules a mandatory staff meeting for all nursing personnel. As the nurse enters the room, several documents containing the client's name, medical records number, mammogram results, and diagnosis are found unattended on the table. Which nursing actions are appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,F
Rationale: Shredding the papers ensures secure disposal of protected health information (PHI), and notifying the office manager addresses the confidentiality breach, as required by HIPAA regulations.
Question 4 of 5
The outpatient clinic nurse is working with clients diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Which long-term complication should the nurse discuss with the clients about STDs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: STDs like chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause infertility or ectopic pregnancy, a critical long-term complication. Antibiotic completion, reporting, and AIDS myths are important but not complications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching men about early detection of prostate cancer according to the American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines. Which should the nurse teach the clients?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ACS recommends PSA and DRE starting at age 50 for average-risk men. Earlier screening, sonograms, or biopsies are not standard unless indicated.