Exam 4: Assessment and Health Promotion

The nurse guides a woman to the examination room and asks her to remove her clothes and put on an examination gown with the front open.The woman replies,"I have special undergarments that I do not remove for religious reasons." Which is the most appropriate response from the nurse?

Due to the effects of cyclic ovarian changes in the breast,when is the best time for breast self-examination (BSE)?

During a health history interview,a woman states that she thinks that she has "bumps" on her labia.She also states that she is not sure how to check herself.The correct response by the nurse would be what?

The unique muscle fibers that constitute the uterine myometrium make it ideally suited for what?

Which statement best describes Kegel exercises?

Which phase of the endometrial cycle best describes a heavy,velvety soft,fully matured endometrium?

Preconception and prenatal care have become important components of women's health.What is the guiding principal of preconception care?

Which part of the menstrual cycle includes the stimulated release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)?

Ovarian function and hormone production decline during which transitional phase?

Which statement by the client indicates that she understands breast self-examination (BSE)?

Individual irregularities in the ovarian (menstrual)cycle are most often caused by what?

Which statement regarding female sexual response is inaccurate?

Which statements regarding menstruation (periodic uterine bleeding)are accurate? (Select all that apply. )

Which female reproductive organ is responsible for cyclic menstruation?

A 62-year-old woman has not been to the clinic for an annual examination for 5 years.The recent death of her husband reminded her that she should come for a visit.Her family physician has retired,and she is going to see the women's health nurse practitioner for her visit.What should the nurse do to facilitate a positive health care experience for this client?

The microscopic examination of scrapings from the cervix,endocervix,or other mucous membranes to detect premalignant or malignant cells is called what?

Many pregnant teenagers wait until the second or third trimester to seek prenatal care.What should the nurse recognize as reasons for this delay? (Select all that apply. )

A woman tells the nurse that she thinks she has a vaginal infection,and has been using an over-the-counter cream for the past 2 days to treat it.How should the nurse initially respond?

How would the physiologic process of the sexual response best be characterized?

Women of all ages will receive substantial and immediate benefits from smoking cessation.The process is not easy,and most people have attempted to quit numerous times before achieving success.Which organizations provide self-help and smoking cessation materials? (Select all that apply. )