Question 1

The nurse is providing information to a patient who has recently been diagnosed with genital herpes.Which statements indicates the need for further instruction? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The disease may be spread during outbreaks.It is possible to spread the infection with viral shedding between outbreaks.Herpes is a lifelong condition.There is no cure.The condition's treatment can include the administration of antiviral medication.Antibiotics are not typically indicated.

Question 2

The nurse points out that the use of oral contraceptives has increased the risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI)because oral contraceptive pills: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The use of oral contraceptive pills causes the vaginal vault to become alkaline from cervical secretions,which makes for a conducive environment for STIs.Oral birth control pills make the need for a condom redundant as pregnancy will be averted by the medication.

Question 3

The nurse outlines reasons why young patients are frequently reluctant to have their sexually transmitted infections (STIs)reported,which are: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

All the options are realistic concerns about reporting contacts.

Question 4

The nurse tells a high school senior who is newly diagnosed with herpes that the rise in the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)can be attributed to: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

All options are valid reasons for the increasing incidence of STIs.

Question 5

The nurse reviews the list of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)that must be reported,which include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

All STIs listed are reportable in all states except for vaginitis.Syphilis is also a reportable STI.However,each state may add others to that list.

Question 6

A patient who has been diagnosed with chlamydia is started on a protocol of doxycycline and is reminded by the nurse that: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The partner should be under treatment as well.

Question 7

The nurse recommends that the newly diagnosed patient with herpes get current information about her disease from the local _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse recommends that the newly diagnosed...

Question 8

The nurse urges a pregnant patient with gonorrhea to seek medical care because,if untreated,gonorrhea can result in: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

All options are possible complications from untreated gonorrhea.

Quiz 41: Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections

The nurse is providing information to a patient who has recently been diagnosed with genital herpes.Which statements indicates the need for further instruction? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse points out that the use of oral contraceptives has increased the risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI) because oral contraceptive pills: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse outlines reasons why young patients are frequently reluctant to have their sexually transmitted infections (STIs) reported,which are: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse tells a high school senior who is newly diagnosed with herpes that the rise in the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be attributed to: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse reviews the list of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that must be reported,which include: (Select all that apply.)

A patient who has been diagnosed with chlamydia is started on a protocol of doxycycline and is reminded by the nurse that: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse recommends that the newly diagnosed patient with herpes get current information about her disease from the local _______________.

The nurse urges a pregnant patient with gonorrhea to seek medical care because,if untreated,gonorrhea can result in: (Select all that apply.)