Question 1

When assessing a woman for menopausal discomforts,the nurse expects the woman to describe the most frequently reported discomfort,which is

Accepted Answer

A)  headaches. 
B)  hot flashes. 
C)  mood swings. 
D)  vaginal dryness with dyspareunia. 
A)  headaches. 
B)  hot flashes. 
C)  mood swings. 
D)  vaginal dryness with dyspareunia.

Question 2

The microscopic examination of scrapings from the cervix,endocervix,or other mucous membranes to detect premalignant or malignant cells is called

Accepted Answer

A)  bimanual palpation. 
B)  rectovaginal palpation. 
C)  a Papanicolaou test. 
D)  DNA testing. 
A)  bimanual palpation. 
B)  rectovaginal palpation. 
C)  a Papanicolaou test. 
D)  DNA testing.

Question 3

The exact cause of breast cancer remains undetermined.Researchers have found that there are a number of common risk factors that increase a woman's chance of developing a malignancy.It is essential for the nurse who provides care to women of any age to be aware of which risk factors? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Family history 
B)  Late menarche 
C)  Early menopause 
D)  Race 
E)  Nulliparity or first pregnancy after age 30 
A)  Family history 
B)  Late menarche 
C)  Early menopause 
D)  Race 
E)  Nulliparity or first pregnancy after age 30

Question 4

Nafarelin (Synarel)is currently used as a treatment for mild to severe endometriosis.The nurse should tell the woman taking this medication that the drug

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). 
B)  may produce masculinizing effects. 
C)  must be continued for at least a year. 
D)  can cause her to experience some hot flashes and vaginal dryness. 
A)  stimulates the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). 
B)  may produce masculinizing effects. 
C)  must be continued for at least a year. 
D)  can cause her to experience some hot flashes and vaginal dryness.

Question 5

A benign breast condition that includes dilation and inflammation of the collecting ducts is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ductal ectasia. 
B)  intraductal papilloma. 
C)  chronic cystic disease. 
D)  fibroadenoma. 
A)  ductal ectasia. 
B)  intraductal papilloma. 
C)  chronic cystic disease. 
D)  fibroadenoma.

Question 6

A 70-year-old woman should be taught to report what condition to her health care provider?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vaginal bleeding 
B)  Pain with intercourse 
C)  Breasts become smaller 
D)  Skin becomes thinner 
A)  Vaginal bleeding 
B)  Pain with intercourse 
C)  Breasts become smaller 
D)  Skin becomes thinner

Question 7

Which piece of the usual equipment setup for a pelvic examination is omitted with a Pap test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gloves and eye protectors 
B)  Speculum 
C)  Fixative agent 
D)  Lubricant 
A)  Gloves and eye protectors 
B)  Speculum 
C)  Fixative agent 
D)  Lubricant

Question 8

A 36-year-old woman has been diagnosed as having uterine fibroids.When planning care for this patient,the nurse should know that

Accepted Answer

A)  fibroids are malignant tumors of the uterus. 
B)  fibroids will increase in size during the perimenopausal period. 
C)  abnormal uterine bleeding is a common finding. 
D)  hysterectomy should be performed. 
A)  fibroids are malignant tumors of the uterus. 
B)  fibroids will increase in size during the perimenopausal period. 
C)  abnormal uterine bleeding is a common finding. 
D)  hysterectomy should be performed.

Question 9

The nurse who is teaching a group of women about breast cancer should tell the women that

Accepted Answer

A)  risk factors identify almost all women who will develop breast cancer. 
B)  African-American women have a higher rate of breast cancer. 
C)  1 in 10 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. 
D)  the exact cause of breast cancer is unknown. 
A)  risk factors identify almost all women who will develop breast cancer. 
B)  African-American women have a higher rate of breast cancer. 
C)  1 in 10 women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. 
D)  the exact cause of breast cancer is unknown.

Question 10

A woman is 6 weeks pregnant and has elected to terminate her pregnancy.The nurse knows that the most common technique used for medical termination of a pregnancy in the first trimester is

Accepted Answer

A)  administration of prostaglandins. 
B)  dilation and evacuation. 
C)  intravenous administration of Pitocin. 
D)  vacuum aspiration. 
A)  administration of prostaglandins. 
B)  dilation and evacuation. 
C)  intravenous administration of Pitocin. 
D)  vacuum aspiration.

Question 11

The drug of choice to treat gonorrhea is

Accepted Answer

A)  penicillin G. 
B)  tetracycline. 
C)  ceftriaxone. 
D)  acyclovir. 
A)  penicillin G. 
B)  tetracycline. 
C)  ceftriaxone. 
D)  acyclovir.

Question 12

In helping a patient manage PMS,the nurse should

Accepted Answer

A)  recommend a diet with more red meat and sugar. 
B)  suggest herbal therapies and massage. 
C)  tell the patient to ask for medications as soon as symptoms occur. 
D)  suggest the use of diuretics. 
A)  recommend a diet with more red meat and sugar. 
B)  suggest herbal therapies and massage. 
C)  tell the patient to ask for medications as soon as symptoms occur. 
D)  suggest the use of diuretics.

Question 13

Adjuvant treatment with tamoxifen may be recommended for patients with breast cancer if the tumor is

Accepted Answer

A)  smaller than 5 cm. 
B)  located in the upper outer quadrant only. 
C)  contained only in the breast. 
D)  estrogen receptive. 
A)  smaller than 5 cm. 
B)  located in the upper outer quadrant only. 
C)  contained only in the breast. 
D)  estrogen receptive.

Question 14

A woman with a history of a cystocele should contact the physician right away if she experiences

Accepted Answer

A)  involuntary loss of urine when she coughs. 
B)  constipation. 
C)  backache. 
D)  urinary frequency and burning. 
A)  involuntary loss of urine when she coughs. 
B)  constipation. 
C)  backache. 
D)  urinary frequency and burning.

Question 15

A nurse is teaching a community group of women about ways to decrease their risk of cardiovascular disease.What actions does the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Stop smoking 
B)  Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily 
C)  Exercise on most days of the week 
D)  Get your blood pressure checked 
E)  Decrease the fat in your diet 
A)  Stop smoking 
B)  Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily 
C)  Exercise on most days of the week 
D)  Get your blood pressure checked 
E)  Decrease the fat in your diet

Question 16

Which statement by the patient indicates that she understands breast self-examination?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I will examine both breasts in two different positions." 
B)  "I will perform breast self-examination 1 week after my menstrual period starts." 
C)  "I will examine the outer upper area of the breast only." 
D)  "I will use the palm of the hand to perform the examination." 
A)  "I will examine both breasts in two different positions." 
B)  "I will perform breast self-examination 1 week after my menstrual period starts." 
C)  "I will examine the outer upper area of the breast only." 
D)  "I will use the palm of the hand to perform the examination."

Question 17

The nurse providing education regarding breast care should explain to the woman that fibrocystic changes in breasts are

Accepted Answer

A)  a disease of the milk ducts and glands in the breasts. 
B)  a pre-malignant disorder characterized by lumps found in the breast tissue. 
C)  lumpiness with pain and tenderness found in the breasts of healthy women. 
D)  lumpiness accompanied by tenderness after menses. 
A)  a disease of the milk ducts and glands in the breasts. 
B)  a pre-malignant disorder characterized by lumps found in the breast tissue. 
C)  lumpiness with pain and tenderness found in the breasts of healthy women. 
D)  lumpiness accompanied by tenderness after menses.

Exam 32: Women’s HealthCare

When assessing a woman for menopausal discomforts,the nurse expects the woman to describe the most frequently reported discomfort,which is

The microscopic examination of scrapings from the cervix,endocervix,or other mucous membranes to detect premalignant or malignant cells is called

Nafarelin (Synarel)is currently used as a treatment for mild to severe endometriosis.The nurse should tell the woman taking this medication that the drug

A benign breast condition that includes dilation and inflammation of the collecting ducts is called

A 70-year-old woman should be taught to report what condition to her health care provider?

Which piece of the usual equipment setup for a pelvic examination is omitted with a Pap test?

A 36-year-old woman has been diagnosed as having uterine fibroids.When planning care for this patient,the nurse should know that

The nurse who is teaching a group of women about breast cancer should tell the women that

A woman is 6 weeks pregnant and has elected to terminate her pregnancy.The nurse knows that the most common technique used for medical termination of a pregnancy in the first trimester is

The drug of choice to treat gonorrhea is

In helping a patient manage PMS,the nurse should

Adjuvant treatment with tamoxifen may be recommended for patients with breast cancer if the tumor is

A woman with a history of a cystocele should contact the physician right away if she experiences

A nurse is teaching a community group of women about ways to decrease their risk of cardiovascular disease.What actions does the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement by the patient indicates that she understands breast self-examination?

The nurse providing education regarding breast care should explain to the woman that fibrocystic changes in breasts are

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The Nurse’s Role in Maternity, Women’s Health, and Pediatric Nursing

The Childbearing and Child-Rearing Family

Communicating with Children and Families

Health Promotion for the Developing Child

Health Promotion for the Infant

Health Promotion During Early Childhood

Health Promotion for the School-Age Child

Health Promotion for the Adolescent

Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Development

Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Conception and Prenatal Development

Adaptations to Pregnancy

Nutrition for Childbearing

Prenatal Diagnostic Tests

Giving Birth

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Pain Management for Childbirth

Nursing Care during Obstetric Procedures

Postpartum Adaptations

The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment

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Newborn Feeding

The Childbearing Family with Special Needs

Pregnancy-Related Complications

Concurrent Disorders during Pregnancy

The Woman with an Intrapartum Complication

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