Question 1

The nurse advises the woman with pelvic floor dysfunction that for relief of the associated discomfort she could: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Performing Kegel exercises, elevating the feet, assuming the knee-chest position, and preventing constipation will reduce the pelvic discomfort of pelvic floor dysfunction.

Question 2

The patient who has been dealing with urge incontinence tells the nurse that the symptoms have gotten worse lately. The nurse reminds the patient that many foods and drugs increase incontinence, among which are: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Foods and drugs that increase the symptoms of urge incontinence are antidepressants, caffeine, alcohol, diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and anticholinergics.

Question 3

The nurse cautions that not all women are candidates for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) because of: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Persons who are absolutely restricted from HRT are those with estrogen- dependent breast cancers, melanoma, chronic liver disorders, thromboembolic disease, and seizure disorders.

Question 4

The nurse outlines the process of ova being mixed with sperm and then the resulting embryos being returned to the mother's uterus. This process of infertility treatment is _____ ______ ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse outlines the process of ova...

Question 5

The nurse points out that anonymous sperm donors are screened for: Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Sperm donors are screened for genetic defects, infections, and high-risk behaviors. As an added precaution, the sperm are kept frozen for 6 months before the sample is used.

Question 6

A 21-year-old college student has come to see the nurse practitioner for treatment of a vaginal infection. Physical assessment reveals inflammation of the vagina and vulva. Vaginal discharge has a cottage-cheese appearance. These findings are consistent with:

Accepted Answer

The signs and symptoms of candidiasis include inflammation of the vagina and vulva and a "cottage-cheese" appearance to vaginal discharge.

Quiz 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care

The nurse advises the woman with pelvic floor dysfunction that for relief of the associated discomfort she could: Select all that apply.

The patient who has been dealing with urge incontinence tells the nurse that the symptoms have gotten worse lately. The nurse reminds the patient that many foods and drugs increase incontinence, among which are: Select all that apply.

The nurse cautions that not all women are candidates for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) because of: Select all that apply.

The nurse outlines the process of ova being mixed with sperm and then the resulting embryos being returned to the mother's uterus. This process of infertility treatment is _ _________________.

The nurse points out that anonymous sperm donors are screened for: Select all that apply.

A 21-year-old college student has come to see the nurse practitioner for treatment of a vaginal infection. Physical assessment reveals inflammation of the vagina and vulva. Vaginal discharge has a cottage-cheese appearance. These findings are consistent with: