Question 1

What important,immediate postoperative care practice should the nurse remember when caring for a woman who has had a mastectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The blood pressure (BP)cuff should not be applied to the affected arm. 
B)  Venipuncture for blood work should be performed on the affected arm. 
C)  The affected arm should be used for intravenous (IV)therapy. 
D)  The affected arm should be held down close to the woman's side. 
A)  The blood pressure (BP)cuff should not be applied to the affected arm. 
B)  Venipuncture for blood work should be performed on the affected arm. 
C)  The affected arm should be used for intravenous (IV)therapy. 
D)  The affected arm should be held down close to the woman's side.

Question 2

What is the viral sexually transmitted infection (STI)that affects most people in Canada today?

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) 
B)  Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
C)  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
D)  Cytomegalovirus (CMV) 
A)  Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) 
B)  Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
C)  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
D)  Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Question 3

What symptom described by a woman is characteristic of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Irritable and moody prior to menses. 
B)  Lower abdominal pain that begins halfway through menstruation. 
C)  Nausea and headache after menses begins lasting 2 to 3 days. 
D)  Abdominal bloating and breast pain halfway through menstruation. 
A)  Irritable and moody prior to menses. 
B)  Lower abdominal pain that begins halfway through menstruation. 
C)  Nausea and headache after menses begins lasting 2 to 3 days. 
D)  Abdominal bloating and breast pain halfway through menstruation.

Question 4

When evaluating a patient whose primary complaint is secondary amenorrhea,the nurse must be aware that lack of menstruation is most often the result of which event?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress 
B)  Excessive exercise 
C)  Pregnancy 
D)  Eating disorders 
A)  Stress 
B)  Excessive exercise 
C)  Pregnancy 
D)  Eating disorders

Question 5

Which should the nurse explain when providing education regarding breast care and fibrocystic changes in breasts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibrocystic changes are a disease of the milk ducts and glands in the breasts. 
B)  Fibrocystic changes are a premalignant disorder characterized by lumps found in the breast tissue. 
C)  Fibrocystic changes describe lumpiness with pain and tenderness in the breast tissue of healthy women during menstrual cycles. 
D)  Fibrocystic changes include lumpiness accompanied by the appearance of tenderness after menses. 
A)  Fibrocystic changes are a disease of the milk ducts and glands in the breasts. 
B)  Fibrocystic changes are a premalignant disorder characterized by lumps found in the breast tissue. 
C)  Fibrocystic changes describe lumpiness with pain and tenderness in the breast tissue of healthy women during menstrual cycles. 
D)  Fibrocystic changes include lumpiness accompanied by the appearance of tenderness after menses.

Question 6

Which communicable diseases must be reported in all provinces and territories? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters,followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,

Accepted Answer

A)  Gonorrhea 
B)  Human papillomavirus 
C)  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
D)  Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) 
E)  Chlamydia
F) HSV-1
G) Infectious syphilis 
A)  Gonorrhea 
B)  Human papillomavirus 
C)  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
D)  Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) 
E)  Chlamydia
F) HSV-1
G) Infectious syphilis

Question 7

Which are viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters,followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,

Accepted Answer

A)  Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 
B)  Chancroid 
C)  Mycoplasmas 
D)  Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
E)  Trichmoniasis
F) Syphilis
G) Cytomegalovirus 
A)  Herpes simplex virus (HSV) 
B)  Chancroid 
C)  Mycoplasmas 
D)  Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
E)  Trichmoniasis
F) Syphilis
G) Cytomegalovirus

Question 8

Nurses should be aware of which in relation to endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is characterized by the presence and growth of endometrial tissue inside the uterus. 
B)  It is found more often in Black women than in White or Asian women. 
C)  It may worsen with repeated cycles or remain asymptomatic and disappear after menopause. 
D)  It is unlikely to affect sexual intercourse or fertility. 
A)  It is characterized by the presence and growth of endometrial tissue inside the uterus. 
B)  It is found more often in Black women than in White or Asian women. 
C)  It may worsen with repeated cycles or remain asymptomatic and disappear after menopause. 
D)  It is unlikely to affect sexual intercourse or fertility.

Question 9

Nurses should be aware that which is true with regard to dysmenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is more common in older women. 
B)  It is more common in leaner women who exercise strenuously. 
C)  Symptoms can begin at any point in the ovulatory cycle. 
D)  Pain usually occurs in the suprapubic area or lower abdomen. 
A)  It is more common in older women. 
B)  It is more common in leaner women who exercise strenuously. 
C)  Symptoms can begin at any point in the ovulatory cycle. 
D)  Pain usually occurs in the suprapubic area or lower abdomen.

Question 10

Which is true of fibroadenoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibroadenoma is an inflammation of the milk ducts and glands behind the nipples. 
B)  Fibroadenoma is a thick,sticky discharge from the nipple of the affected breast. 
C)  Fibroadenoma is lumpiness in both breasts that develops 1 week before menstruation. 
D)  Fibroadenoma is a single lump in one breast that can be expected to shrink as the woman ages. 
A)  Fibroadenoma is an inflammation of the milk ducts and glands behind the nipples. 
B)  Fibroadenoma is a thick,sticky discharge from the nipple of the affected breast. 
C)  Fibroadenoma is lumpiness in both breasts that develops 1 week before menstruation. 
D)  Fibroadenoma is a single lump in one breast that can be expected to shrink as the woman ages.

Question 11

What should the nurse be aware of with regard to abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inherited blood disorders may be a cause of AUB. 
B)  It most often occurs in middle age. 
C)  Acute bleeding episodes require a dilation and curettage. 
D)  The most effective medical treatment involves steroids. 
A)  Inherited blood disorders may be a cause of AUB. 
B)  It most often occurs in middle age. 
C)  Acute bleeding episodes require a dilation and curettage. 
D)  The most effective medical treatment involves steroids.

Question 12

On vaginal examination of a 30-year-old woman,the nurse documents the following findings: profuse,thin,greyish white vaginal discharge with a "fishy" odour;complaint of pruritus.These findings lead the nurse to which diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacterial vaginosis (BV) 
B)  Candidiasis 
C)  Trichomoniasis 
D)  Gonorrhea 
A)  Bacterial vaginosis (BV) 
B)  Candidiasis 
C)  Trichomoniasis 
D)  Gonorrhea

Question 13

The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is an acute febrile reaction associated with treatment for which sexually transmitted infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Syphilis 
B)  Gonorrhea 
C)  Herpes simplex virus type 2 
D)  Human immunodeficiency virus 
A)  Syphilis 
B)  Gonorrhea 
C)  Herpes simplex virus type 2 
D)  Human immunodeficiency virus

Question 14

Which should a woman be taught to do after a mastectomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Empty surgical drains twice a day and as needed. 
B)  Avoid lifting more than 5 kg or reaching above her head until given permission by her surgeon. 
C)  Wear clothing with snug sleeves to support the tissue of the arm on the operative side. 
D)  Expect mild signs of inflammation at the incision site or in the affected arm. 
A)  Empty surgical drains twice a day and as needed. 
B)  Avoid lifting more than 5 kg or reaching above her head until given permission by her surgeon. 
C)  Wear clothing with snug sleeves to support the tissue of the arm on the operative side. 
D)  Expect mild signs of inflammation at the incision site or in the affected arm.

Question 15

When assessing the patient for amenorrhea,the nurse should be aware that which may cause amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol use 
B)  Type 1 diabetes mellitus 
C)  Lack of exercise 
D)  Cessation of oral contraception use 
A)  Alcohol use 
B)  Type 1 diabetes mellitus 
C)  Lack of exercise 
D)  Cessation of oral contraception use

Question 16

When teaching a group of women about breast cancer,which fact would the nurse point out to them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Risk factors identify more than 50% of women who will develop breast cancer. 
B)  Nearly 90% of lumps found by women are malignant. 
C)  One in 10 women in Canada will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. 
D)  The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown. 
A)  Risk factors identify more than 50% of women who will develop breast cancer. 
B)  Nearly 90% of lumps found by women are malignant. 
C)  One in 10 women in Canada will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. 
D)  The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown.

Question 17

What are the two primary areas of risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sexual orientation and socioeconomic status 
B)  Age and educational level 
C)  Large number of sexual partners and race 
D)  Risky sexual behaviours and inadequate preventive health behaviours 
A)  Sexual orientation and socioeconomic status 
B)  Age and educational level 
C)  Large number of sexual partners and race 
D)  Risky sexual behaviours and inadequate preventive health behaviours

Question 18

When evaluating a patient for sexually transmitted infections (STIs),the nurse should be aware that which STI is on the rise in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chancroid 
B)  Candidiasis 
C)  Chlamydia 
D)  Herpes simplex virus (HSV)type 2 
A)  Chancroid 
B)  Candidiasis 
C)  Chlamydia 
D)  Herpes simplex virus (HSV)type 2

Question 19

Which are symptoms of endometriosis? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters,followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,

Accepted Answer

A)  Dysmenorrhea 
B)  Dysuria 
C)  Apnea 
D)  Dyschezia 
E)  Dyscrasias
F) Hypertension 
A)  Dysmenorrhea 
B)  Dysuria 
C)  Apnea 
D)  Dyschezia 
E)  Dyscrasias
F) Hypertension

Question 20

What common adverse effects would the nurse teach a patient who has been prescribed adjuvant tamoxifen therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nausea,hot flashes,and vaginal bleeding 
B)  Vomiting,weight loss,and hair loss 
C)  Nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea 
D)  Hot flashes,weight gain,and headaches 
A)  Nausea,hot flashes,and vaginal bleeding 
B)  Vomiting,weight loss,and hair loss 
C)  Nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea 
D)  Hot flashes,weight gain,and headaches

Exam 7: Reproductive Health

What important,immediate postoperative care practice should the nurse remember when caring for a woman who has had a mastectomy?

What is the viral sexually transmitted infection (STI)that affects most people in Canada today?

What symptom described by a woman is characteristic of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

When evaluating a patient whose primary complaint is secondary amenorrhea,the nurse must be aware that lack of menstruation is most often the result of which event?

Which should the nurse explain when providing education regarding breast care and fibrocystic changes in breasts?

Which communicable diseases must be reported in all provinces and territories? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters,followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,

Which are viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters,followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,

Nurses should be aware of which in relation to endometriosis?

Nurses should be aware that which is true with regard to dysmenorrhea?

Which is true of fibroadenoma?

What should the nurse be aware of with regard to abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)?

On vaginal examination of a 30-year-old woman,the nurse documents the following findings: profuse,thin,greyish white vaginal discharge with a "fishy" odour;complaint of pruritus.These findings lead the nurse to which diagnosis?

The Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction is an acute febrile reaction associated with treatment for which sexually transmitted infection?

Which should a woman be taught to do after a mastectomy?

When assessing the patient for amenorrhea,the nurse should be aware that which may cause amenorrhea?

When teaching a group of women about breast cancer,which fact would the nurse point out to them?

What are the two primary areas of risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

When evaluating a patient for sexually transmitted infections (STIs),the nurse should be aware that which STI is on the rise in Canada?

Which are symptoms of endometriosis? Select all that apply.Express answer with small letters,followed by a comma and a space-e.g. ,a,b,

What common adverse effects would the nurse teach a patient who has been prescribed adjuvant tamoxifen therapy?

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