Question 1

The nurse is planning to teach a woman about perimenopause.What would the nurse include regarding lowered estrogen level?

Accepted Answer

A)  It prevents osteoporosis. 
B)  It decreases vaginal lubrication. 
C)  It raises the level of low-density lipoproteins. 
D)  It raises the level of high-density lipoproteins. 
A)  It prevents osteoporosis. 
B)  It decreases vaginal lubrication. 
C)  It raises the level of low-density lipoproteins. 
D)  It raises the level of high-density lipoproteins.

Question 2

A woman diagnosed with endometriosis reports "painful intercourse." What is the appropriate medical term for the nurse to document when describing this symptom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dyspnea 
B)  Dysmenorrhea 
C)  Dyspareunia 
D)  Dysrhythmia 
A)  Dyspnea 
B)  Dysmenorrhea 
C)  Dyspareunia 
D)  Dysrhythmia

Question 3

The nurse reviews the procedure for breast self-examination (BSE)with a 25-year-old woman who has a family history of breast cancer.When reviewing the procedure,when will the nurse indicate as the best time for a woman to perform a breast self-examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  A few days before her period 
B)  During her menstrual period 
C)  On the last day of menstrual flow 
D)  One week after the beginning of her period 
A)  A few days before her period 
B)  During her menstrual period 
C)  On the last day of menstrual flow 
D)  One week after the beginning of her period

Question 4

The nurse instructs a woman taking oral contraceptives to report which possible side effects? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdominal pain 
B)  Weight gain 
C)  Headache 
D)  Eye or visual problems 
E)  Speech disturbances 
A)  Abdominal pain 
B)  Weight gain 
C)  Headache 
D)  Eye or visual problems 
E)  Speech disturbances

Question 5

Which statement made by the nurse would teach an adolescent using tampons how to prevent toxic shock syndrome (TSS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Super-absorbency tampons are effective for overnight absorption. 
B)  Tampons should be changed at least every 4 hours. 
C)  Gloves should be worn when changing tampons. 
D)  TSS can be prevented by using a pad for the first 2 days of menstrual flow. 
A)  Super-absorbency tampons are effective for overnight absorption. 
B)  Tampons should be changed at least every 4 hours. 
C)  Gloves should be worn when changing tampons. 
D)  TSS can be prevented by using a pad for the first 2 days of menstrual flow.

Question 6

What should a woman expect after insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Menstrual flow will be lighter. 
B)  Menstrual cramps will be eliminated. 
C)  A string should be felt in the vagina. 
D)  The device should be changed every 2 years. 
A)  Menstrual flow will be lighter. 
B)  Menstrual cramps will be eliminated. 
C)  A string should be felt in the vagina. 
D)  The device should be changed every 2 years.

The nurse is planning to teach a woman about perimenopause.What would the nurse include regarding lowered estrogen level?

A woman diagnosed with endometriosis reports "painful intercourse." What is the appropriate medical term for the nurse to document when describing this symptom?

The nurse reviews the procedure for breast self-examination (BSE)with a 25-year-old woman who has a family history of breast cancer.When reviewing the procedure,when will the nurse indicate as the best time for a woman to perform a breast self-examination?

The nurse instructs a woman taking oral contraceptives to report which possible side effects? (Select all that apply. )

Which statement made by the nurse would teach an adolescent using tampons how to prevent toxic shock syndrome (TSS)?

What should a woman expect after insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD)?

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Exam 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care

The nurse is planning to teach a woman about perimenopause.What would the nurse include regarding lowered estrogen level?

A woman diagnosed with endometriosis reports "painful intercourse." What is the appropriate medical term for the nurse to document when describing this symptom?

The nurse reviews the procedure for breast self-examination (BSE)with a 25-year-old woman who has a family history of breast cancer.When reviewing the procedure,when will the nurse indicate as the best time for a woman to perform a breast self-examination?

The nurse instructs a woman taking oral contraceptives to report which possible side effects? (Select all that apply. )

Which statement made by the nurse would teach an adolescent using tampons how to prevent toxic shock syndrome (TSS)?

What should a woman expect after insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD)?

The Past, Present, and Future

Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Fetal Development

Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy

Nursing Care of Women With Complications During Pregnancy

Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and Birth

Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth

Nursing Care of Women With Complications During Labor and Birth

The Family After Birth

Nursing Care of Women With Complications Following Birth

The Term Newborn

Preterm and Postterm Newborns

The Newborn With a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation

An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition

The Infant

The Toddler

The Preschool Child

The School-Age Child

The Adolescent

The Childs Experience of Hospitalization

Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family

The Child With a Sensory or Neurological Condition

The Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition

The Child With a Respiratory Disorder

The Child With a Cardiovascular Disorder

The Child With a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System

The Child With a Gastrointestinal Condition

The Child With a Genitourinary Condition

The Child With a Skin Condition

The Child With a Metabolic Condition

Childhood Communicable Diseases, Bioterrorism, Natural Disasters, and the Maternalchild Patient

The Child With an Emotional or Behavioral Condition

Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

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