This HPV and Genital Warts Quiz is designed for nursing students preparing for the NCLEX. It covers key topics about this STI such as HPV types, transmission, symptoms, prevention, and safe treatment options. Use this quiz to reinforce your knowledge and ensure readiness for both exams and clinical practice.
Don’t forget to check out our sexually transmitted infection (STI) nursing reviews and to review the HPV nursing notes before taking this quiz.
HPV (Genital Warts) STI Nursing NCLEX Questions Quiz
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HPV (Genital Warts) STI NCLEX Questions
- Genital warts are caused by which of the following?
A. Treponema pallidum
B. Human papillomavirus
C. HSV-2
D. Trichomonas vaginalis
The correct answer is B: Human papillomavirus (HPV). Genital warts are caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus, most commonly types 6 and 11. These strains lead to the growth of soft, flesh-colored bumps in the genital area. Treponema pallidum causes syphilis (a bacterial infection), HSV-2 causes genital herpes (characterized by painful blisters or ulcers), and Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasite that causes trichomoniasis (a frothy, foul-smelling vaginal discharge).
- Which signs and symptoms would the nurse NOT expect to find in a patient with genital warts? Select all that apply:
A. opportunistic infections
B. thick/foamy discharge
C. cauliflower clusters of various colors
D. chancres
The correct answers are A: opportunistic infections, B: thick/foamy discharge, and D: chancres. Genital warts from HPV appear as cauliflower-like clusters on the genital area, so that is expected. However, opportunistic infections are linked to HIV, not HPV. A thick or foamy discharge is typical of trichomoniasis, and chancres are painless sores seen in syphilis.
- The nurse is educating a patient about genital warts. Which route of transmission should the nurse emphasize as a risk?
A. Respiratory droplets
B. Fecal-oral route
C. Sexual contact
D. Blood transfusion
The correct answer is C: Sexual contact. Genital warts are spread through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected person. The virus enters through tiny breaks in the skin or mucous membranes. It is not spread through coughing or sneezing (respiratory droplets), eating or drinking (fecal-oral route), or blood transfusions.
- Which types of HPV is known to cause cervical cancer? Select all that apply:
A. 16
B. 18
C. 6
D. 11
The correct answers are A: 16 and B: 18. HPV types 16 and 18 are considered high-risk strains because they can lead to cervical cancer over time. In contrast, types 6 and 11 are low-risk and usually only cause genital warts, not cancer.
- True or False: All types of HPV can cause genital warts.
The correct answer is False. Not all types of HPV cause genital warts. Only low-risk strains, mainly types 6 and 11, lead to wart formation. Other strains, like 16 and 18, are high-risk and can cause cervical or other cancers instead of warts.
- Which of the following patient statements about HPV indicates a need for reeducation? Select all that apply:
A. “HPV can be transmitted even if no warts are visible.”
B. “Condoms provide complete protection against HPV.”
C. “Vaccines are available to prevent all types of HPV infections.”
D. “HPV can be passed to a newborn during delivery, potentially causing respiratory papillomatosis.”
The correct answers are B: “Condoms provide complete protection against HPV” and C: “Vaccines are available to prevent all types of HPV infections.” HPV can be transmitted even when warts aren’t visible, so statement A is correct. HPV can be passed to a newborn during delivery (rare but it can occur), causing respiratory issues, so D is correct. However, condoms do not fully prevent HPV because the virus can infect areas not covered by a condom, and vaccines do not protect against all HPV types.
- The nurse is educating a parent about the HPV vaccine for their child. How many doses does the child need, and at what ages are they recommended?
A. 3 doses: 11–12 years, 6-12 months later, and 16 years
B. 2 doses: 11–12 years and 16 years
C. 2 doses: 11–12 years and 18 years
D. 2 doses: 11–12 years and 6-12 months later
The correct answer is D: 2 doses: 11–12 years and 6-12 months later. The HPV vaccine is recommended in two doses for children starting at ages 11–12, with the second dose given around 6-12 months later.
- A 25 year-old female arrives to the clinic for a well visit. The patient has no significant medical history. The patient has not had a recent Pap smear. How often should they have this test performed?
A. annually
B. every 2 years
C. every 3 years
D. every 5 years
The correct answer is C: every 3 years. For a 25-year-old woman with no significant medical history, guidelines recommend a Pap smear every 3 years to screen for cervical cancer. Annual testing is no longer necessary unless there are risk factors like HIV infection or immunosuppression.
- A pregnant patient has genital warts. Which treatment is generally safe for this patient?
A. Impiquimod
B. Tetracycline
C. Podofilox
D. Cryotherapy
The correct answer is D: Cryotherapy. For pregnant patients with genital warts, cryotherapy (freezing the warts with liquid nitrogen) is generally considered safe. Other options like imiquimod and podofilox are not recommended during pregnancy because they can be absorbed into the bloodstream and may harm the fetus. Tetracycline is an antibiotic and not used for warts at all, plus it’s contraindicated in pregnancy.
- True or False: There is no cure for HPV.
The correct answer is True. There is no cure for HPV itself because the virus can stay in the body even after warts or abnormal cells are treated. Treatment revolves around removing warts or precancerous changes and letting the immune system clear the virus. Vaccines are available to prevent infection.
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