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After C. albicans is identified as the causative organism, the nurse would expect the physician to prescribe which treatment?
- A. A nonprescription antifungal medication
- B. A prescription oral penicillin
- C. A prescription broad-spectrum antibiotic
- D. A vaginal douche with a vinegar solution
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Candida albicans causes yeast infections, which are typically treated with nonprescription antifungal medications like miconazole or clotrimazole.
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When collecting a specimen from the client who may have gonorrhea, which nursing action is correct?
- A. Wearing latex gloves
- B. Using a disinfectant
- C. Asking the client to provide the specimen
- D. Refrigerating the specimen immediately
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wearing latex gloves protects the nurse from exposure to infectious material during specimen collection.
The school nurse is preparing a class on testicular cancer for male high school seniors. Which information regarding testicular self-examination should the nurse include?
- A. Perform the examination in a cool room under a fan.
- B. Any lump should be examined by an HCP as soon as possible.
- C. Discuss having a second person confirm a negative result.
- D. The procedure will cause mild discomfort if done correctly.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Any lump detected during testicular self-examination requires prompt HCP evaluation to rule out cancer. Cool rooms, second-person confirmation, and discomfort are not recommended.
Which assessment findings recorded by the nurse indicate high risk factors for developing breast cancer? Select all that apply.
- A. The client began menstruating before age 12.
- B. The client had three full-term pregnancies.
- C. The client has a very large breast.
- D. The client has had radiation treatment to the chest.
- E. The client has had breast implants.
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.
Which is the American Cancer Society’s recommendation for the early detection of cancer of the prostate?
- A. A yearly PSA level and DRE beginning at age 50.
- B. A biannual rectal examination beginning at age 40.
- C. A semiannual alkaline phosphatase level beginning at age 45.
- D. A yearly urinalysis to determine the presence of prostatic fluid.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: ACS recommends yearly PSA and DRE starting at age 50 for average-risk men. Biannual DRE, alkaline phosphatase, and urinalysis are not standard for prostate cancer screening.
The occupational health nurse is preparing a class regarding sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) for employees at a manufacturing plant. Which high-risk behavior information should be included in the class information?
- A. Engaging in oral or anal sex decreases the risk of getting an STD.
- B. Using a sterile needle guarantees the client will not get an STD.
- C. The more sexual partners, the greater the chance of developing an STD.
- D. If a condom is used, the client will not get a sexually transmitted disease.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Multiple sexual partners increase STD risk due to greater exposure. Oral/anal sex carries risk, sterile needles prevent bloodborne STDs but not others, and condoms reduce but don’t eliminate risk.