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[Show More] Answer Review Test Generator Create Batch Change Password Log Out HOME 5:54 Hour's Left for your Timeout Anatomy & Physiology Final Exam B73 Edit Title Select All Delete Question(s) Question: What is the function of the nucleolus? a) Carries inherited characteristics b) Helps in the formation of genes c) Helps in the formation of ribosomes d) Transports materials across cells Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which structures are lateral to the nose? a) Sinuses b) Ears c) Eyes d) Mouth Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What type of tissue demonstrates a continuous state of regeneration? a) Epithelial b) Connective c) Muscle d) Nerve Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which factor contributes to the process of homeostasis? a) Medical history b) Intelligence quotient c) Sexual history d) Physical condition Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A pure, simple chemical one of 92 natural or 20 manufactured that form all matter is known as which of the following? a) Compound b) Atom c) Element d) Cell Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which of the following is not the primary function of the integumentary system? a) Thermoregulation b) Metabolism c) Sensation contact: [email protected] 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 2/17 d) Maintain pH balance Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What information is essential for the nurse to include when teaching clients about the importance of having sufficient amounts of vitamin D? a) It prevents aging of skin b) It facilitates absorption of calcium and phosphorus c) It helps in the heat loss mechanism d) It helps increases body metabolism Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A nurse is caring for a client with vitiligo. The client wants to know the reason for the white patches on his skin. What information should the nurse provide? a) "The white patches are caused by a deficiency of vitamin D." b) "The white patches occur when melanocytes stop making melanin." c) "The white patches occur when there is a low carotene level." d) "The white patches occur as a result of the lack of calcitriol in the body." Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse is assessing a client and suspects the client has a deficiency in keratin. What assessment finding alerted the nurse to this concern? a) Thickening of the epidermis as a result of friction b) Increased sunburn when exposed to midday sun c) Increased skin infections in the presence of unbroken skin d) Decreased strength and loss of the subcutaneous layer of fat Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse is helping to cool a client's body temperature by convection. The nurse uses convection because it will have which action? a) Maintain the body's internal temperature b) Disseminate heat through electromagnetic waves c) Transfer heat from the skin's surface to the surrounding gases d) Transfer heat from one object to another by direct contact Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What elements do fluids bring with them when moving in and out of cells? a) Nutrients b) Enzymes c) Removes waste products d) Hormones Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What information should be excluded in discussion concerning intracellular fluid? a) It is the fluid found inside the cell b) It constitutes about one half to two thirds of the total body fluid in an adult c) The major ions in intracellular fluid are potassium, magnesium, and phosphate. d) It appears mostly as interstitial fluid and intravascular fluid Correct Answer: D 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 3/17 Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The client has an order for IV fluids. Normal saline, an isotonic solution, is ordered. What is the best description the nurse can provide to a student nurse about isotonic solutions? a) Its osmotic pressure is similar to that of blood b) Causes blood cells to swell c) Causes blood cells to shrink d) Its concentration of solutes is greater than that of blood. Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse is caring for a client with a fluid imbalance related to the inappropriate release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). The nurse would expect to find injury to which organ causing this imbalance in ADH? a) Thyroid gland b) Hypothalamus c) Pituitary gland d) Liver Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which item is alkaline in nature? a) Lemon juice b) Baking soda c) Black coffee d) Tomato juice Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the function of skeletal muscles? a) Locomotion b) Motion inside body organs c) Propelling blood through the heart d) Movement through most body structures Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which condition is a result of a dysfunction of smooth muscles? a) Facial palsy b) Clubbed foot c) Intestinal blockage d) Rightsided heart failure Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What occurs to a muscle during isometric exercising? a) Shorten and thicken the muscle, causing movement b) Involves a long period of less than maximum exertion c) Mostly fast twitch muscle fibers are used, at close to maximum contraction strength d) Increase muscle tension Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 4/17 Question: A muscle cannot respond to appropriate nerve stimuli. Which muscle characteristic is impaired? a) Contractility b) Extensibility c) Elasticity d) Irritability Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What vertebrae ensures that the head can turn freely? a) Atlas b) Axis c) Sacrum d) Coccyx Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the function of the cerebellum? a) Regulates body temperature b) Regulates sleep wake cycle c) Influences release of hormones from the pituitary d) Responsible for muscle control Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which is a function of a neuron? a) Connects the cerebral hemispheres b) Responsible for movement and coordination c) Responsible for longterm memory d) Conducts messages within the neurologic system Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What information accurately relates to the pia mater? a) It is a tough fibrous covering that adheres to the bones of the skull b) It is the middle layer of a delicate web of tissue c) It is avascular d) It lies closely over the brain and spinal cord Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What lobe of the cerebral cortex is largely responsible for the ability of humans to achieve higher levels of mental functioning and is also involved with motor functions that direct body movements? a) Temporal b) Parietal c) Occipital d) Frontal Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which portion of the brain is responsible for maintaining longterm memory? 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 5/17 a) The cerebellum b) The limbic system c) The midbrain d) The medulla Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The client reports a delay in wound healing. What additional assessment questions would the nurse ask the client? a) Do you use antimicrobial soap? b) Do you exercise routinely? c) Do you have any allergies? d) Do you take glucocorticoids? Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse identifies which characteristic as a result of aging on the endocrine system? a) Decreased hormone production b) Increase in metabolic rate c) Decrease in voluntary movements d) Increased susceptibility to heat stroke Correct Answer: a Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which factor should the nurse identify as stimuli for the release of endorphins? a) Stress and exercise b) Contraction of blood vessels c) Secretion of gastrin in the stomach d) Increase in the heart rate Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which is the outcome of the hormonal function of the placenta? a) Maternal gastric juice is produced b) The fetus's blood volume is stabilized c) A pregnancy is maintained to term d) Assists in both maternal and fetal blood pressure control Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The endocrine system affects the client in many ways. In the absence of light, which of the following is stimulated? a) Secretion of melatonin is stimulated b) Growth of the ovarian follicles is stimulated c) Reabsorption of sodium into the plasma is stimulated d) Increased production of small lymphocytes is stimulated Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which factor is normal vision dependent upon? a) Contrast between object and background b) Protective outer layer of the eyeball c) Specific color of the eye 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 6/17 d) Nutrient and oxygen provided to the eye Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What part of the brain is responsible for maintaining equilibrium and coordination? a) Temporal lobe b) Parietal lobe c) Occipital lobe d) Cerebellum Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is an effect of aging on the sense of vision? a) Hyperopia b) Myopia c) Astigmatism d) Presbyopia Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Where on the tongue are the taste buds sensitive to bitter tastes located? a) Tip b) Sides c) Back d) Apex Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What condition results from the dysfunction of the lacrimal gland? a) A cyst on the eyelid b) Dry, irritated eyes c) Impaired visual acuity d) Iris is lacking color Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Why are systemic veins and venules called "blood reservoirs"? a) The branches of veins grow larger and larger as they near the heart. b) The total length of blood vessels in the body is about 60,000 miles. c) The normal amount of blood pumped is 4 to 6 L in 1 minute. d) They house approximately 60% of the body's blood volume at rest. Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What layer of a vein contains the thickest elastic fibers, as well as connective tissue? a) Tunica intima b) Tunica adventitia c) Tunica media d) Tunica matrix. Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 7/17 Question: What is the cause of the visible black and blue marks that result from traumatic injuries? a) Ruptured capillaries containing cellular waste products b) Constriction and dilation of the arterioles diameters c) Holding of large volumes of blood under high pressures d) Reversible cell injury owing to decreased blood and oxygen Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Based on the changes in the cardiovascular system caused by aging, what is the most likely reason an older adult is at an increased risk for a heart block that requires an electrical pacemaker? a) Calcification of vessel walls b) Lipid accumulation in the cardiovascular system c) Decreased fibers in the bundle of His d) Decreased number of pacemaker cells in the SA node Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What statement is accurate concerning the description of the heart's endocardium layer? a) Thick, strong muscles making up the middle layer b) Thin outer layer of the cardiac wall c) A membrane lining the heart's interior wall d) Outermost layer anchoring the heart Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What nursing intervention is associated with the function of gamma globulin? a) Assisting blood pressure b) Immunizing against infection and disease c) Providing IV hydration therapy d) Applying pressure to a bleeding wound Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which statements about WBCs is correct? a) WBCs have no DNA b) WBCs defend the body against disease organisms c) WBCs do not contain nuclei d) WBCs are known as erythrocytes Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What factor can lead to the blood being unable to clot? a) Low levels of globulin synthesized by the body b) Decrease in the release of chemical mediators c) Release of immature neutrophils by bone marrow d) Deficiency in any of the major coagulant substance Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which property of blood differentiates it from other connective tissues? a) Cells are heavier and more viscous than water. b) Despite being a liquid, it possesses an adhesive quality. c) Cells are not fixed, but move freely in the liquid portion. 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 8/17 d) Although the composition is the same, the protein content is lower. Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the primary objective of blood? a) Carries dissolved substances b) Moves to all body parts c) Maintains homeostasis via its viscosity d) Maintains a constant environment for the rest of the body's tissues Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the function of the IgM gamma globulin? a) Stimulates complement activity b) Functions as an antigen receptor c) Protects the fetus before birth against antitoxins, viruses, and bacteria d) Helpful in defense against invasion of microbes via nose, eyes, lungs, and intestines Correct Answer: a Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse is educating a client about the defense function of the immune system. What factors should the nurse include about the defense function of the immune system. What factors should the nurse include about the defense function in this teaching? a) Resists invasion by foreign organisms b) Monitors for the presence of antigens c) Digests and removes damaged cellular substances d) Kills diseased cells Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A client is experiencing an immune response after exposure to an antigen. The client recalls having a similar reaction several months ago during a similar exposure. The nurse realizes that which type of cell is responsible for this client's immune response? a) Killer T b) Memory T c) Suppressor T d) B cell Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse inserts an intravenous catheter (IV) into a client. Upon assessment an hour later, the client reports "itching and hives" at the site of the IV dressing. What type of immunity is this client demonstrating? a) Inborn b) Immediatetype allergic reaction c) Naturally acquired active d) Artificially acquired passive immunity Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A client is diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder. What should the nurse explain to the client about this disease process? a) Cytokines are released causing the client's immune system to fail b) Macrophages eliminate microbes, increasing the risk of infection 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 9/17 c) The immune system is compromised and will not fight infection d) The body's immune system is malfunctioning or misinterpreting the body tissues Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: When food or other object becomes lodged, which structure associated with the respiratory system triggers a cough to clear the objection? a) Trachea b) Esophagus c) Epiglottis d) Larynx Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: In which age group is the use of accessory muscles particularly diagnostic of respiratory distress? a) Infants b) Schoolaged children c) Adolescents d) Elderly Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which diagnostic test result would indicate the cause of a client's increased respirations? a) Low carbon dioxide b) High carbon dioxide c) High oxygen d) Low pH Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: It is determined that a client experiencing respiratory difficulty needs a tracheotomy. When explaining this process to the client, the nurse will state that is is a (n): a) Opening on either side of the vocal cord b) Artificial opening in the trachea c) Chemical that lines the walls of the alveoli d) Lid or cover of cartilages Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What outcome reflects effective treatment of orthopnea? a) Normal respiration are observed after resting b) Breathing improves after coughing c) Breathing increases with administration of oxygen d) Dyspnea is relieved when the person sits upright Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What result noted on an xray would confirm the presence of atelectasis? a) Inflammation of the pleura b) Inflammation of the trachea c) Fluid accumulation blocked in the trachea d) Air accumulation in the pleural space 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 10/17 Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse suspects that a client has aspirated a fluid or foreign object. What portion of the client's lower respiratory system will the nurse assess first? a) Right bronchus b) Left bronchus c) Right bronchioles d) Left bronchioles Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse is monitoring a client being treated for a drug overdose. The nurse would monitor the client for which complication? a) Collapse of the alveoli b) Excessive carbon dioxide excretion c) Overoxygenation/hyperventilation d) Carbon dioxide retention Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Why are older adults more susceptible to pneumonia? a) Change in ration of the pressure of oxygen and carbon dioxide b) Chest wall becomes stiffer and the lungs cannot expand c) Tar buildup in the lungs d) Decreased secretion of mucus in the respiratory lining Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which acidbase imbalance is most likely to result in hyperventilation? a) Respiratory acidosis b) Respiratory alkalosis c) Metabolic acidosis d) Metabolic alkalosis Correct Answer: b Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A client is having a tooth extraction as a result of advanced tooth decay. The nurse knows that advanced tooth decay extends to which structure in the tooth? a) Cementum b) Enamel c) Dentin d) Pulp Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which part of the colon absorbs about 80% of the body's water to help prevent dehydration? a) Small intestine b) Distal colon c) Proximal colon d) Large intestine Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 11/17 Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse is caring for a client with damage to the cranial nerve controlling the function of the tongue. The nurse would further assess the client for which complication? a) Production of vitamin K b) Difficulty with deglutition c) Digestion of fats d) Reabsorption of water Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What factor is known to decrease one's ability to taste? a) The client's stomach may be irritated. b) The client has a short frenulum. c) The client may be experiencing achalasia. d) The client may be a smoker. Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Damage to what structure of the tooth requires either a root canal procedure or removal of the tooth? a) Crown b) Pulp c) Dentin d) Root Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse is planning care for a client with liver disease. Which intervention regarding digestion would be most appropriate for the client at this time? a) Provide vitamin K supplements b) Restrict fats in the diet c) Limiting oral fluids d) Limit dietary protein intake Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which client diagnosis will result in altered mastication? a) Broken jaw b) Gastric ulcer c) Strep throat d) Nut allergy Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse is caring for a 3monthold baby who has been diagnosed with pyloric stenosis. For which sign should a nurse assess? a) Projectile vomiting b) Milk regurgitation c) Swallowing problems d) Diarrhea Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 12/17 Question: A client experiences heartburn after eating a large meal. The nurse explains that this reaction is caused by: a) Incomplete closure of the pyloric sphincter b) Incomplete closure of the lower esophageal sphincter c) Increased intake of spicy and fatty foods d) Improper diaphragm function following digestion Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is a function of the pancreas? a) Secretes the hormones insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin into the bloodstream b) Stores fatsoluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, K) and iron c) Forms vitamin A; stores vitamin B complex d) Stores glucose as glycogen Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A client ambulates independently to the bathroom and voids in the commode. The nurse would document this client's urinary elimination activity as being a) Transient incontinence b) Voluntary micturition c) Temporary incontinence d) Involuntary micturition Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus? a) Secretes aldosterone b) Promotes water retention c) Regulates blood pressure d) Produces erythropoietin Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which factor could result in stress incontinence? a) Reduced bladder capacity b) Decreased urine formation c) Reduced renal blood flow d) Loss of muscle tone Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A nurse is caring for a client with history of nocturia who is confined to bed. What intervention should be implemented for this client? a) Ensure fluid restriction during the day. b) Have client refrain from drinking cranberry juice. c) Assist the client in using incontinence pads. d) Offer the bedpan frequently. Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which specific gravity of a urine sample confirms the presences of dehydration? a) 1.015 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 13/17 b) 1.02 c) 1.025 d) 1.03 Correct Answer: d Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the function of ADH in the maintenance of the body's homeostasis? a) Assists in regulation of water balance b) Important in blood pressure regulation c) Promotes sodium and water retention d) Increases kidney filtration and blood flow Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse is reviewing the organs and functions of the urinary system with a client who is to have bladder surgery. What information should the nurse give to the client about the function of the urinary bladder? a) Excretes wastes from the blood, balances body fluids, and forms urine b) Conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body for elimination c) Serves as a reservoir for urine d) Conducts urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the function of renin? a) Assists in regulation of water balance b) Important in blood pressure regulation c) Promotes sodium and water retention d) Increases kidney filtration and blood flow Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A client with renal failure is demonstrating inconsistent blood pressure readings. The nurse suspects that this is occurring because of which hormone? a) Testosterone b) Renin c) Estrogen d) Erythropoietin Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A nurse is caring for a client with diabetic nephropathy. The nurse should monitor the client for which urinary complication? a) Increased incidence of urinary incontinence b) Concentrated urine c) Low blood pressure d) Urinary retention Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A middleaged male client is concerned about the frequency of erections decreasing over the years. What should the nurse respond to this client? a) This is a normal finding with aging b) Diet changes will improve the frequency of erections 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 14/17 c) This is a sign of testicular cancer d) This is a sign of prostate cancer Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What outcome is associated with orchitis? a) Inflammation of the testes b) Cancer of the testes c) Fluid around the testis d) Torsion of the spermatic cord Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What component of the ejaculatory fluid is produced by the prostate glands? a) Semen b) Sperm c) Alkaline secretions d) Nutrients Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse is caring for a male client who had both testicles surgically removed 1year ago secondary to cancer. What medication would the nurse expect to administer to the client? a) Interstitial cellstimulating hormone b) Estrogen c) Testosterone d) Folliclestimulating hormone Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A young male client has been diagnosed with infertility. What additional assessment question would the nurse ask this client? a) Do you wear tight fitting clothing? b) How old are you now? c) What age did you become sexually active? d) What age did you reach puberty? Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the function of the testes? a) Location of final stages of maturation of sperm cells b) Produce spermatozoa and secrete sex hormones c) Transport sperm to the ejaculatory duct d) Produce semen, the fluid medium for sperm Correct Answer: b Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A client has been diagnosed with oligospermia. Which information should the nurse provide the client to address the diagnosis? a) Spend 20 minutes in the hot tub daily b) Eat a proteinrich diet c) Wear loosefitting undergarments d) Participate in a regular exercise program 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 15/17 Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the most common site for herniation in men? a) Inguinal canal b) Prostate gland c) Cowper's glands d) Scrotum Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What statement is accurate regarding the survival of sperm cells? a) They can survive indefinitely in the female body b) They can survive severe increases in body temperature c) They can survive for a week after intercourse d) They can survive up to 3 days after intercourse Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: A nurse is counseling a couple who are unable to conceive naturally. Which information should the nurse provide regarding the difference between a man and a woman's ability to reproduce? a) Sperm cells can survive for an indefinite period in a vagina b) A woman's ability to reproduce depends on sexual excitement alone c) Sexual excitement has no bearing on a male's reproduction ability d) Sexual pleasure is equally important for females and males during reproduction Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse is instructing a preadolescent client about the organs of the female reproductive system. What should the nurse teach as being a function of the vagina? a) Receives sperm b) Receives fertilized ovum c) Provides nourishment to fetus d) Secretes female sex hormones Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the function of the ovaries? a) Produces female gametes or ova and secretes female sex hormones b) Receives the fertilized ovum and provides housing and nourishment for a fetus c) Receives sperm, provides an exit for menstrual flow, and serves as the birth canal d) Small erectile structure that responds to sexual stimulation Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: The nurse is instructing a preadolescent client on the female reproductive cycle. What should the nurse include as the stage in which the hormones stimulate the primary follicle to become a secondary follicle? a) At puberty b) At menopause c) At conception d) During pregnancy Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 16/17 Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which statement presents accurate information about the ovum? a) Consists of protoplasm enclosed within a threelayered cell wall b) Contains a small nucleus, within which is a nucleolus called the germinal spot c) All the ova a female will ever have are present at birth d) Ovum is smaller than the sperm cell Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the implication of decreased ovarian function? a) Susceptibility to fractures b) Increases the risk of heart disease c) Changes in sexual response d) Inability to become pregnant Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: During instruction about the female reproductive system, what should the nurse include as characteristics of oviducts? a) It produces female gametes or ova b) It is a hollow, muscular, upsidedown, pearshaped organ c) It contributes to hormonal regulation d) It is the passageway for ovum between the ovary and uterus Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the specific hormone that functions primarily during pregnancy? a) Estradiol b) Estriol c) Estrone d) Progesterone Correct Answer: D Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: What is the name of the ducts in the mammary glands that form a small reservoir for milk? a) Areola b) Lactiferous c) Lobules d) Nipple Correct Answer: B Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit Question: Which statement accurately describes what occurs during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle? a) Under the influence of folliclestimulating hormone, several follicles begin to ripen, and the ovum with each begins to mature. b) The empty ruptured graafian follicle becomes the corpus luteum and it begins to secrete progesterone and estrogen. c) About day 14, a surge of hormones cause the ovum to burst through the ovary. d) Preparation of the uterus for implantation of an ovum. Correct Answer: A Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit 3/22/2019 Homestead Schools, Inc. - NCLEX Tests : Answer Review www.homesteadschools.net/nclex1/answer_details.aspx?id=1162 17/17 Question: How should the nurse describe dyspareunia? a) Female climacteric b) Bones become brittle and fracture more easily c) Painful intercourse d) Uterus prolapses and falls into the vagina Correct Answer: C Answer Explanation: Tick to delete this record Edit © 20102011 Homestead Schools, Inc. Designed & Developed by: ITSYS Solutions [Show Less]