PrepU quiz 5

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A client comes to the clinic with reports of a reddened, tender lump on the left breast. What would the nurse document about this lump?

Use of a lubricant

A postmenopausal woman tells the nurse that she experiences discomfort during sexual intercourse. What would the nurse suggest?

"What you're experiencing is an expected effect of the aging process."'

An older female client states she is upset about her sagging breasts. She states, "I know it's because I haven't been sexually active since my husband died, and my hormones are all dried up." What is the nurse's best response?

-Psychiatric conditions -Medical illness -Lack of estrogen

The client states that she does not enjoy sex because she does not attain adequate vaginal lubrication. The nurse should be aware of what potential causes of sexual dysfunction? (Select all that apply.)

Obesity

What is considered a modifiable risk factor for breast cancer?

"In which breast does this occur?"

While conducting a breast health history, a client denies any breast issues but does make a comment about not realizing that her milk would still be flowing 10 months after having her last baby. What response should the nurse provide to the statement?

"Be sure to have your breasts checked by a doctor and have a mammogram every year."

A 42-year-old female client says she does not perform breast self-examination because she believes that mammograms are more thorough. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?

perimenopause

A 44-year-old woman comes to the clinic. She thinks she is menopausal. Her symptoms are irregular periods, hot flashes, mood swings, and decreased sexual drive. Menopause is the absence of menstrual periods for at least 12 months, so the nurse suspects that this condition is what?

"The upper outer quadrant of the breast extends into the axillae."

A client asks why the nurse touches the area near the arm pit when conducting a breast examination. What should the nurse respond to this client?

Expected menopause

A female client reports experiencing menopause at the age of 44. Which term should the nurse use to document this finding?

gynecomastia

A male client has a history of an endocrine system problem. When assessing this client's breasts, the nurse notices a smooth, firm movable disc of tissue in one breast. The nurse interprets this finding as suggesting which of the following?

Left testicular torsion

A teenage male client comes to the ED with severe left testicular pain and vomiting. Elevation of his left testicle does not lessen the pain. What could these symptoms indicate for this client?

Human papillomavirus (HPV)

As a class project a group of student nurses are developing a care plan for clients being screened for cervical cancer. When teaching clients about the risk factors of cervical cancer what would the nurse identify as the most important risk factor?

Right after the menstrual period ends

During an instruction session on breast self-examination, the nurse would instruct a client to perform the exam at which time?

Strenuous activity

During the assessment of a client, the nurse recognizes that which of the client's lifestyle practice may predispose to the development of an inguinal hernia?

Intact tactile stimulation of the area

During the examination of the breasts, a young adult client's nipples becomes erect and the areolas pucker. The nurse explains to the client that these findings indicate:

-Modes of transmission -Correct use of condoms

One of the goals of Healthy People is to reduce the proportion of adolescents and young adults with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). What subjects would be most appropriate to teach this population to reduce the incidence of STIs? (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse is assessing a client. What is the nurse assessing with the following technique?

Near groin

The nurse is assessing a male client. Where on the diagram should the nurse palpate for a direct inguinal hernia?

-Consistency -Distinctness -Mobility

The nurse is examining the breast of a clinic client and palpates a lump. What would the nurse be sure to document about this lump? Select all that apply.

-Unusual nipple discharge -Rash -Change in shape -Breast discomfort -Edema

The nurse is performing a breast examination. Which of the following findings are considered a common or concerning symptom?(Mark all that apply.)

Sitting

The nurse is preparing to examine a woman's breasts for retraction and dimpling. Which position would be most appropriate?

Chlamydia

The nurse is presenting client education on STDs to a high school health class. What infection would the nurse tell the students can be transmitted by oral-penile transmission?

right cervix of uterus

The nurse prepares a teaching session for female high school students on women's health. Using the diagram, where should the nurse explain that a sample for Pap smear is obtained during a pelvic examination?

Hot flashes

The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing perimenopause. What client symptom caused the nurse to make this clinical decision?

-peritoneal -tubal -ovarian

When assessing a 26-year-old client for breast cancer, the nurse would recognize a family history of which forms of cancer as most relevant? Select all that apply.

Cryptorchidism

When examining a newborn male infant, the nurse notes that neither testicle is descended. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following?

-Nipple drainage -Swelling in the nipple -Ulceration of the areola

When examining the male breast, for what does the nurse inspect? Select all that apply

Reassure the client that this is not unusual.

When the nurse is examining a male client's genitalia, the client experiences an erection. What would be most appropriate for the nurse to do?

The nurse notes that a male client is diagnosed with a hydrocele. Which diagram will the nurse use to instruct the client about this health problem?

produced by fluid in the sac which normally surrounds the testicle