Exam 10: Assessing the Female Genitourinary System

A patient nervously explains that she has just become sexually active and has a rash. She quickly states that it can't be a sexually transmitted disease (STD) because "he used a condom." The nurse examines the patient and finds her vagina to be erythematous and edematous. Based on the data, which is the most likely cause for the patient's symptoms?

The nurse is assessing a patient who is prescribed tamoxifen. Which adverse reaction will the nurse assess this client for based on this data?

The nurse is assessing a pregnant patient and notes a Chadwick sign. Which did the nurse inspect during the examination?

A gray vaginal discharge with an unpleasant fishy or musty odor is likely to be a symptom of which infection?

The nurse is conducting a health history interview for a patient who presents with amenorrhea. Which questions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is conducting an assessment for a patient who is diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which clinical manifestation is associated with this disease process?

A patient explains that her mother took diethylstilbestrol (DES) during her pregnancy. The nurse knows that this increases the patient's risk of which disease process?

If the examiner had difficulty visualizing the cervix with initial insertion of the speculum, the examiner should close the blades and perform which action?

The nurse is conducting a reproductive assessment for a pregnant patient. Which findings does the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing a patient who is prescribed oral contraceptives. Which finding in the patient's health history increases the risk for stroke?

The nurse is preparing a patient for a pelvic examination. Which patient position is most appropriate?

After a 5 percent acetic acid wash is applied to the cervix, the cervix blanches white. Based on this data, which conclusion by the nurse is appropriate?

Which action is appropriate when spreading cells from a cytobrush on a slide after a specimen is collected?

The nurse is collecting a health history for a patient during a routine health maintenance visit. The patient states, "I am in menopause." Which conclusion by the nurse is most appropriate based on this data?

The nurse is conducting a health maintenance visit for an older adult patient. Which is an expected finding for this patient based on age?

The nurse is assessing the patient for clinical manifestations associated with premenstrual syndrome. Which question is appropriate?

During the health history, the nurse should begin with questions about which topic?