Exam 7: Infertility,Contraception,and Abortion

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

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?

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

With regard to the noncontraceptive medical effects of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCs),nurses should be aware that:

A woman has chosen the calendar method of conception control. During the assessment process it is most important that the nurse:

Which test used to diagnose the basis of infertility is done during the luteal or secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?

A woman is using the basal body temperature (BBT) method of contraception. She calls the clinic and tells the nurse,"My period is due in a few days,and my temperature has not gone up." The nurse's most appropriate response is:

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:

A woman who has a seizure disorder and takes barbiturates and phenytoin sodium daily asks the nurse about the pill as a contraceptive choice. The nurse's most appropriate response would be:

Which statement is true about the term contraceptive failure rate?

Which contraceptive method has a failure rate of less than 25%?

Which statement is the most complete and accurate description of medical abortions?

A woman was treated recently for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). She has intercourse occasionally and uses over-the-counter protection. On the basis of her history,what contraceptive method should she and her partner avoid?

Nurses should be aware that infertility:

Which contraceptive method best protects against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?

Nurses,certified nurse-midwives,and other advanced practice nurses have the knowledge and expertise to assist women in making informed choices regarding contraception. A multidisciplinary approach should ensure that the woman's social,cultural,and interpersonal needs are met. Which action should the nurse take first when meeting with a new client to discuss contraception?

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

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

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:

A male client asks the nurse why it is better to purchase condoms that are not lubricated with nonoxynol-9 (a common spermicide). The nurse's most appropriate response is: