Exam 31: Management of Fertility and Infertility

Conception in the first cycle of treatment for infertility has a success rate of 15% to 25%,falling as subsequent attempts are made.Is this statement true or false?

A woman currently uses a diaphragm and spermicide for contraception.She asks the nurse what the major differences are between the cervical cap and diaphragm.The nurse's most appropriate response is

Informed consent concerning contraceptive use is important because some of the methods

While instructing a couple regarding birth control,the nurse should be aware that the method called natural family planning

An unmarried young woman describes her sex life as "active" and involving "many" partners.She wants a contraceptive method that is reliable and does not interfere with sex.She requests an intrauterine device (IUD).The nurse's most appropriate response is

The conscious decision on when to conceive or avoid pregnancy throughout the reproductive years is called

A couple comes in for an infertility workup,having attempted to get pregnant for 2 years.The woman,37,has always had irregular menstrual cycles but is otherwise healthy.The man has fathered two children from a previous marriage and had a vasectomy reversal 2 years ago.The man has had two normal semen analyses,but the sperm seem to be clumped together.What additional test is needed?

A married couple is discussing alternatives for pregnancy prevention and has asked about fertility awareness methods (FAMs).The nurse's most appropriate reply is

Which contraceptive method provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases?

Which contraceptive method is contraindicated in a woman with a history of toxic shock syndrome?

The role of the nurse in family planning is to

With regard to the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs),nurses should be aware that

With regard to the assessment of female,male,and couple infertility,nurses should be aware that

Injectable progestins (DMPA,Depo-Provera)are a good contraceptive choice for women who

A physician prescribes clomiphene citrate (Clomid,Serophene)for a woman experiencing infertility.She is very concerned about the risk of multiple births.The nurse's most appropriate response is

A woman will be taking oral contraceptives using a 28-day pack.The nurse should advise this woman to protect against pregnancy by

Three million unintended pregnancies occur each year in the United States.A Healthy People 2020 goal is to increase the number of intended pregnancies to 70%.Is this statement true or false?

Postcoital contraception with Ovral

A couple is trying to cope with an infertility problem.They want to know what they can do to preserve their emotional equilibrium.The nurse's most appropriate response is

You (the nurse)are reviewing the educational packet provided to a patient about tubal ligation.What is an important fact you should point out? Select all that apply.