Reproductive System- ATI-Med/Surg
Practice Questions All Answered
Correctly 2026-2027 Edition.
A nurse is preparing a client for her first Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Which of the following
statements is
appropriate for the nurse to make?
A. "You should urinate immediately after the procedure is over."
B. "You will not feel any discomfort."
C. "You may experience some bleeding after the procedure."
D. "You will need to hold your breath during the procedure." - Answer A. INCORRECT: The
client is instructed to urinate immediately before the procedure.
B. INCORRECT: The client can experience discomfort when the provider obtains the cervical
sample.
C. CORRECT: The client can experience a small amount of vaginal bleeding due to scraping of
the cervix.
D. INCORRECT: The client should use relaxation techniques such as taking deep breaths during
the procedure.
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing a client's laboratory results. The client's rapid plasma
regain (RPR)
is positive. Which of the following tests confirm the diagnosis of syphilis?
A. Venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL)
B. D-dimer
C. Treponema pallidum particle agglutination assay
D. Sickledex - Answer A. INCORRECT: The VDRL is another screening test for syphilis.
B. INCORRECT: The D-dimer is a test used measure fibrin and is used to diagnose disseminated
intravascular coagulation.
C. CORRECT: The treponema pallidum particle agglutination assay is used to confirm the
diagnosis
of syphilis.
D. INCORRECT: The sickledex is used to diagnose sickle cell anemia.
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the facility's testing process and procedures for human immune
deficiency virus (HIV) with a new employee. Which of the following information should the
nurse include
, in the review?
A. In the presence of HIV, the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test is typically reactive within 72 hr
after
the client is infected.
B. The Western blot assay is used to confirm the diagnosis of HIV.
C. The polymerase chain reaction (PRC) test is used to confirm the diagnosis of HIV.
D. In the presence of HIV the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test is typically reactive within 48 hr
after
the client is infected. - Answer A. INCORRECT: The EIA test is typically reactive 3 weeks to 3
months after the infection occurs, but it
can be delayed for as long as 36 months.
B. CORRECT: Confirming HIV is a two-step process. If the EIA is positive, a second test, the
Western
blot assay, is done.
C. INCORRECT: The PRC test is used to confirm the diagnosis of genital herpes.
D. INCORRECT: The EIA test is typically reactive 3 weeks to 3 months after the infection occurs,
but it
can be delayed for as long as 36 months.
A nurse is reviewing instructions with a client before a mammogram. Which of the following
should the
nurse instruct the client to avoid prior to the procedure?
A. Multivitamin
B. Deodorant
C. Sexual intercourse
D. Exercise - Answer A. INCORRECT: Taking a multivitamin does not alter the accuracy of a
mammogram.
B. CORRECT: Applying deodorant or powder can alter the accuracy of a mammogram by causing
a
shadow to appear.
C. INCORRECT: Having sexual intercourse does not alter the accuracy of a mammogram.
D. INCORRECT: Exercising does not alter the accuracy of a mammogram.
A nurse is reinforcing instructions for a client who is scheduled for a cervical biopsy. Which of
the
following should the nurse include in the instructions? (Select all that apply.)
A. "The procedure is painless."
B. "Avoid heavy lifting for approximately 2 weeks after the procedure."
Practice Questions All Answered
Correctly 2026-2027 Edition.
A nurse is preparing a client for her first Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Which of the following
statements is
appropriate for the nurse to make?
A. "You should urinate immediately after the procedure is over."
B. "You will not feel any discomfort."
C. "You may experience some bleeding after the procedure."
D. "You will need to hold your breath during the procedure." - Answer A. INCORRECT: The
client is instructed to urinate immediately before the procedure.
B. INCORRECT: The client can experience discomfort when the provider obtains the cervical
sample.
C. CORRECT: The client can experience a small amount of vaginal bleeding due to scraping of
the cervix.
D. INCORRECT: The client should use relaxation techniques such as taking deep breaths during
the procedure.
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing a client's laboratory results. The client's rapid plasma
regain (RPR)
is positive. Which of the following tests confirm the diagnosis of syphilis?
A. Venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL)
B. D-dimer
C. Treponema pallidum particle agglutination assay
D. Sickledex - Answer A. INCORRECT: The VDRL is another screening test for syphilis.
B. INCORRECT: The D-dimer is a test used measure fibrin and is used to diagnose disseminated
intravascular coagulation.
C. CORRECT: The treponema pallidum particle agglutination assay is used to confirm the
diagnosis
of syphilis.
D. INCORRECT: The sickledex is used to diagnose sickle cell anemia.
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the facility's testing process and procedures for human immune
deficiency virus (HIV) with a new employee. Which of the following information should the
nurse include
, in the review?
A. In the presence of HIV, the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test is typically reactive within 72 hr
after
the client is infected.
B. The Western blot assay is used to confirm the diagnosis of HIV.
C. The polymerase chain reaction (PRC) test is used to confirm the diagnosis of HIV.
D. In the presence of HIV the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test is typically reactive within 48 hr
after
the client is infected. - Answer A. INCORRECT: The EIA test is typically reactive 3 weeks to 3
months after the infection occurs, but it
can be delayed for as long as 36 months.
B. CORRECT: Confirming HIV is a two-step process. If the EIA is positive, a second test, the
Western
blot assay, is done.
C. INCORRECT: The PRC test is used to confirm the diagnosis of genital herpes.
D. INCORRECT: The EIA test is typically reactive 3 weeks to 3 months after the infection occurs,
but it
can be delayed for as long as 36 months.
A nurse is reviewing instructions with a client before a mammogram. Which of the following
should the
nurse instruct the client to avoid prior to the procedure?
A. Multivitamin
B. Deodorant
C. Sexual intercourse
D. Exercise - Answer A. INCORRECT: Taking a multivitamin does not alter the accuracy of a
mammogram.
B. CORRECT: Applying deodorant or powder can alter the accuracy of a mammogram by causing
a
shadow to appear.
C. INCORRECT: Having sexual intercourse does not alter the accuracy of a mammogram.
D. INCORRECT: Exercising does not alter the accuracy of a mammogram.
A nurse is reinforcing instructions for a client who is scheduled for a cervical biopsy. Which of
the
following should the nurse include in the instructions? (Select all that apply.)
A. "The procedure is painless."
B. "Avoid heavy lifting for approximately 2 weeks after the procedure."
