Deck 18: Care of Women

Question 1

The nurse is interviewing a female client who admits to having poor coping skills, drug abuse, and a recent divorce with loss of child custody. The nurse knows the client is most at risk for:

A) Self-mutilation.
B) Bulimia.
C) Chronic fatigue syndrome.
D) Depression.

Answer 1

Depression.

Question 2

The population health nurse is identifying strategies to support health problem resolution for women in a community. Which strategies should the nurse focus for this population? (Select all that apply.)

A) Screening.
B) Diagnosis.
C) Treatment.
D) Rehabilitation.
E) Prevention.

Answer 2

Screening.
Diagnosis.
Treatment.

Question 3

The population health nurse is preparing a presentation for perimenopausal and postmenopausal female clients. Which statement by the nurse correctly describes health promotion needs of this population?

A) Calcium supplementation does not affect risk of fractures.
B) Dietary vitamin D supplementation is discouraged among this population.
C) Women should be encouraged to limit alcohol intake because it increases calcium excretion.
D) Smoking decreases calcium excretion.

Answer 3

Women should be encouraged to limit alcohol intake because it increases calcium excretion.

Question 4

The nurse is working with a female client, trying to assist her in balancing personal needs with those of other family members. What is the goal that this intervention best relates to?

A) Promoting healthy behaviors.
B) Developing and maintaining healthy relationships and living conditions.
C) Developing adequate coping strategies.
D) Promoting healthy pregnancy outcomes.

Question 5

The nurse is working with a group of abused women, trying to assist them in developing a sense of self so that they will avoid blaming themselves for the abuse. What is the goal that this intervention best relates to?

A) Promoting healthy behaviors.
B) Developing and maintaining healthy relationships and living conditions.
C) Developing adequate coping strategies.
D) Promoting healthy pregnancy outcomes.

Question 6

The community health nurse is working with a 17-year-old mother of two. Evidence of spousal abuse is confirmed. The nurse knows that:

A) It is unethical to confirm the diagnosis with the client.
B) Part of the primary goal is to assist the woman to feel empowered.
C) The nurse should become a source of control in the client's life.
D) The nurse should make immediate decisions for the client.

Question 7

The population health nurse receives a report identifying the number and types of injuries reported by women who work in a clothing manufacturing company. What should the nurse encourage the female employees to do to reduce the frequency of injuries at work? (Select all that apply.)

A) Set realistic goals.
B) Report safety hazards.
C) Limit the intake of alcohol.
D) Monitor response to exercise.
E) Use personal protective equipment.

Question 8

During an interview, the client admits to the nurse that she self-induces vomiting after every meal and that she uses laxatives daily. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms best describe:

A) An eating disorder found more in men.
B) A post-traumatic stress disorder.
C) A pattern of consumption.
D) An eating disorder of old age.

Question 9

A woman, age 22, is admitted to the hospital in labor. She admits to having no prenatal care. She is among what percentage of pregnancies in the United States that have late or no prenatal care?

A) 6%.
B) 10%.
C) 15%.
D) 20%.

Question 10

The nurse is working with a pregnant client who has six children. The ages of the children range from six months to twelve years of age. An example of health restoration when working with this client would include education regarding:

A) Prenatal care.
B) Appropriate nutrition.
C) Dental hygiene.
D) Effective contraception to prevent subsequent pregnancies.

Question 11

The nurse is working on a psychiatric unit in a large hospital and encounters a female client with a history of being abused. What client statement best supports the belief that this client is at risk for more violence?

A) "I am financially independent."
B) "My partner is enrolled in alcoholics anonymous."
C) "I want to finish high school but my husband won't let me."
D) "My partner encourages me to use condoms."

Question 12

The population health nurse is identifying health restoration interventions for a female client with multiple sclerosis. Which intervention would be the most appropriate for this client?

A) Discuss methods to reduce unwanted pregnancy.
B) Analyze ways to address self-concept and eating disorders.
C) Provide names of companies who install chair lifts in the home.
D) Examine options to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.

Question 13

A female client experiencing manifestations of menopause asks for nonpharmacological ways to help manage the symptoms. What should the population health nurse suggest to this client? (Select all that apply.)

A) Yoga.
B) Tai chi.
C) Qi gong.
D) Acupuncture.
E) Artificial hormones.

Question 14

The population health nurse is teaching a group of community members on women's reproductive health. Which client statement indicates teaching has been effective?

A) "Perimenopause occurs after menopause."
B) "Menopause typically occurs after the third pregnancy."
C) "The potential for childbearing is high during premenopause."
D) "Postmenopause occurs over a period of approximately three years."

Question 15

The nurse is planning a class to promote women's health. It would be appropriate to include:

A) The leading cause of death among women in the United States is heart disease.
B) The risk of breast cancer decreases with age.
C) Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common chronic condition in women.
D) Women with disabilities report less symptoms than men with disabilities.