Exam 4: Reproductive System Concerns

One of the alterations in cyclic bleeding that occurs between periods is called:

To detect human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),most laboratory tests focus on the:

Which statement concerning cyclic perimenstrual pain and discomfort (CPPD)is accurate?

Examples of sexual risk behaviors associated with exposure to a sexually transmitted infection (STI)include: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse should know that once human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)enters the body,seroconversion to HIV positivity usually occurs within:

Fibrocystic changes in the breast most often appear in women in their 20s and 30s.The etiology is unknown but it may be an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone.The nurse who cares for this patient should be aware that treatment modalities are conservative.One proven modality that may provide relief is:

With regard to dysmenorrhea,nurses should be aware that:

MATCHING Herbal preparations have long been used for the management of menstrual problems, including dysmenorrhea, cramping and discomfort, and breast pain. For the nurse to counsel adequately the patient who elects to use this alternative modality, it is important to understand the action of these herbal preparations. Match the herbal medicine with the appropriate action. -Ginger

A 36-year-old woman has been given a diagnosis of uterine fibroids.When planning care for this patient,the nurse should know that:

Which of the following statements about the various forms of hepatitis is accurate?

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

A nurse practitioner performs a clinical breast examination on a woman diagnosed with fibroadenoma.The nurse knows that fibroadenoma is characterized by:

There is little consensus on the management of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).However,nurses can advise women on several self-help modalities that often improve symptoms.The nurse knows that health teaching has been effective when the patient reports that she has adopted a number of lifestyle changes,including: (Select all that apply.)

A 25-year-old single woman comes to the gynecologist's office for a follow-up visit related to her abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap)smear.The test revealed that the patient has human papillomavirus (HPV).The patient asks,"What is that? Can you get rid of it?" Your best response is:

The viral sexually transmitted infection (STI)that affects most people in the United States today is:

MATCHING Herbal preparations have long been used for the management of menstrual problems, including dysmenorrhea, cramping and discomfort, and breast pain. For the nurse to counsel adequately the patient who elects to use this alternative modality, it is important to understand the action of these herbal preparations. Match the herbal medicine with the appropriate action. -Valerian,wild yam

As relates to dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB),the nurse should be aware that:

A woman complains of severe abdominal and pelvic pain around the time of menstruation that has gotten worse over the last 5 years.She also complains of pain during intercourse and has tried unsuccessfully to get pregnant for the past 18 months.These symptoms are most likely related to:

While interviewing a 31-year-old woman before her routine gynecologic examination,the nurse collects data about the patient's recent menstrual cycles.The nurse should collect additional information associated with which patient statement?

The nurse providing care in a women's health care setting must be aware regarding which sexually transmitted infection that can be successfully treated and cured?