NUR234 Exam 3 Test Bank | Multiple-Choice Questions &
Correct Answers | 2026/2027
1. Describe the steps involved in performing a self breast examination.
The steps involve consulting a doctor for breast health.
The steps include looking at the breasts for changes, feeling the
breasts while lying down and standing, and checking for lumps or
abnormalities.
The steps include only visual inspection and no physical examination.
The steps are limited to checking for nipple discharge only.
2. A patient is assessed and determined to be at high risk for suicide. What
immediate action should the nursing team take based on this assessment?
Implement continuous monitoring and develop a safety plan.
Refer the patient to a support group without further assessment.
Schedule a follow-up appointment in two weeks.
Provide the patient with educational materials about mental health.
3. Describe how contraceptives can impact women's health both positively and
negatively.
Contraceptives only prevent sexually transmitted infections without
any side effects.
Contraceptives are harmful and should not be used under any
circumstances.
Contraceptives are only beneficial for regulating menstrual cycles and
have no negative effects.
, Contraceptives can prevent unwanted pregnancies and regulate
menstrual cycles, but they may also cause side effects such as
weight gain and mood changes.
4. A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who has borderline
personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
Reluctance to discard worthless objects
Avoidance of interpersonal relationships
Inability to maintain employment
Intense efforts to avoid abandonment
5. The best time to perform a testicular self-exam is:
Once a month during a cool shower
Once a year during a cool shower
Once a year during a warm shower
Once a month during a warm shower
6. The two-step method of breast self-evaluation (BSE) is to
Check for lumps in the breast and keep a journal of changes in the
breast
examine the breast and nipples
look and feel for changes in the breast
examine the breasts and underarm
7. Describe the typical assessment findings that may indicate complications
following a TURP procedure.
, Assessment findings may include hematuria, urinary incontinence,
and bladder spasms.
Assessment findings may include elevated blood pressure and fever.
Assessment findings may include joint pain and swelling.
Assessment findings may include increased appetite and weight gain.
8. If a patient has a family history of ovarian cancer and presents with abdominal
pain, what should the nurse prioritize in their assessment?
Recommend immediate surgery.
Assess for unrelated gastrointestinal issues.
Evaluate for additional symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Focus solely on pain management.
9. What is the recommended intervention to prevent organ prolapse after
childbirth or a hysterectomy?
Regular ultrasound screenings
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Hormone replacement therapy
Pelvic floor exercises
10. Describe how the symptoms of ovarian cancer can impact a patient's daily
life.
Ovarian cancer symptoms are usually mild and do not affect daily life.
Symptoms are only physical and do not impact emotional well-being.
The symptoms of ovarian cancer, such as bloating and pelvic pain,
can significantly affect a patient's daily activities and quality of life.
, Patients often experience symptoms that are easily manageable
without treatment.
11. What are common assessment findings associated with autism spectrum
disorder?
High energy levels and impulsivity.
Severe anxiety and mood swings.
Social communication difficulties and restricted interests.
Frequent headaches and stomachaches.
12. The reason for bladder irrigation following a TURP procedure is to:
decrease urinary retention
prevent constriction of the urethra
prevent clot formation and obstruction
decrease postoperative infection
13. Annual prostate screenings are recommended for men beginning at age
25.
45.
65.
50.
14. Describe how cognitive stimulation therapy can benefit individuals with
dementia.
Cognitive stimulation therapy can help improve memory and
cognitive function in individuals with dementia.
Correct Answers | 2026/2027
1. Describe the steps involved in performing a self breast examination.
The steps involve consulting a doctor for breast health.
The steps include looking at the breasts for changes, feeling the
breasts while lying down and standing, and checking for lumps or
abnormalities.
The steps include only visual inspection and no physical examination.
The steps are limited to checking for nipple discharge only.
2. A patient is assessed and determined to be at high risk for suicide. What
immediate action should the nursing team take based on this assessment?
Implement continuous monitoring and develop a safety plan.
Refer the patient to a support group without further assessment.
Schedule a follow-up appointment in two weeks.
Provide the patient with educational materials about mental health.
3. Describe how contraceptives can impact women's health both positively and
negatively.
Contraceptives only prevent sexually transmitted infections without
any side effects.
Contraceptives are harmful and should not be used under any
circumstances.
Contraceptives are only beneficial for regulating menstrual cycles and
have no negative effects.
, Contraceptives can prevent unwanted pregnancies and regulate
menstrual cycles, but they may also cause side effects such as
weight gain and mood changes.
4. A nurse in a mental health clinic is assessing a client who has borderline
personality disorder. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
Reluctance to discard worthless objects
Avoidance of interpersonal relationships
Inability to maintain employment
Intense efforts to avoid abandonment
5. The best time to perform a testicular self-exam is:
Once a month during a cool shower
Once a year during a cool shower
Once a year during a warm shower
Once a month during a warm shower
6. The two-step method of breast self-evaluation (BSE) is to
Check for lumps in the breast and keep a journal of changes in the
breast
examine the breast and nipples
look and feel for changes in the breast
examine the breasts and underarm
7. Describe the typical assessment findings that may indicate complications
following a TURP procedure.
, Assessment findings may include hematuria, urinary incontinence,
and bladder spasms.
Assessment findings may include elevated blood pressure and fever.
Assessment findings may include joint pain and swelling.
Assessment findings may include increased appetite and weight gain.
8. If a patient has a family history of ovarian cancer and presents with abdominal
pain, what should the nurse prioritize in their assessment?
Recommend immediate surgery.
Assess for unrelated gastrointestinal issues.
Evaluate for additional symptoms of ovarian cancer.
Focus solely on pain management.
9. What is the recommended intervention to prevent organ prolapse after
childbirth or a hysterectomy?
Regular ultrasound screenings
Antibiotic prophylaxis
Hormone replacement therapy
Pelvic floor exercises
10. Describe how the symptoms of ovarian cancer can impact a patient's daily
life.
Ovarian cancer symptoms are usually mild and do not affect daily life.
Symptoms are only physical and do not impact emotional well-being.
The symptoms of ovarian cancer, such as bloating and pelvic pain,
can significantly affect a patient's daily activities and quality of life.
, Patients often experience symptoms that are easily manageable
without treatment.
11. What are common assessment findings associated with autism spectrum
disorder?
High energy levels and impulsivity.
Severe anxiety and mood swings.
Social communication difficulties and restricted interests.
Frequent headaches and stomachaches.
12. The reason for bladder irrigation following a TURP procedure is to:
decrease urinary retention
prevent constriction of the urethra
prevent clot formation and obstruction
decrease postoperative infection
13. Annual prostate screenings are recommended for men beginning at age
25.
45.
65.
50.
14. Describe how cognitive stimulation therapy can benefit individuals with
dementia.
Cognitive stimulation therapy can help improve memory and
cognitive function in individuals with dementia.
