Question 1

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), which is a reason a patients may neglect contraception use?&#10;A) Too many contraceptive methods to choose from&#10;B) Limited access to contraception&#10;C) User is unaware that contraception is available&#10;D) Provider has limited knowledge about contraceptive services

Accepted Answer

According to the WHO, 225 million women wish to prevent conception, but are not using any method of contraception. There are many reasons for neglect of contraception use, including limited choice of methods, limited access to contraception, fear of potential side effects, cultural and religious beliefs, user and provider bias, and poor quality of available services.

Question 2

The nurse is educating a group of individuals on the benefits of family planning. Which benefit should the nurse include?&#10;A) Reduces the use of unsafe methods of abortion&#10;B) Reduces need for sexual education courses&#10;C) Stabilizes the rates of maternal death&#10;D) Stabilizes that rates of infant death

Accepted Answer

Family planning allows women to take charge of their fertility. This decreases the use of abortion, including unsafe methods of abortion. It also reduces the rate of maternal and infant death.

Question 3

According to the World Health Organization, women 15-45 years of age from which region reported the lowest rates of using modern methods of contraception?&#10;A) Africa&#10;B) North America&#10;C) Asia&#10;D) The Caribbean

Accepted Answer

The proportion of women 15-45 years of age who reported using modern methods of contraception in different regions during 2008-2014 showed that only 23-27% of women aged 15-45 years in Africa

Question 4

The nurse is interviewing clients regarding the reasons for not using contraception. Which is reason would the nurse expect to hear?&#10;A) Gender-biased barriers&#10;B) Fear of potential side effects&#10;C) Many options available.&#10;D) Cultural and religious opposition

Accepted Answer

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), patients may avoid use of contraception due to limited options, gender-biased barriers, fear of potential side effects, and cultural and religious opposition.

Question 5

The nurse is serving on a council to promote healthy sexual behaviors. Which action should the nurse suggest to provide sexual healthcare services to the most clients?&#10;A) Set up a clinic in a rural setting&#10;B) Clinic hours set to limited times&#10;C) Set clinics up along bus routes&#10;D) Limit advertising to the public

Accepted Answer

Clinics that wish to be successful should be set up in population centers, near bus routes if possible. They should collaborate with other services in the community and have flexible clinical hours.

Question 6

The nurse is working in a sexual health clinic for the underserved population. What would not be a typical finding with the homeless population?&#10;A) Drug and alcohol use&#10;B) Lack of food&#10;C) Difficulty finding a homeless shelter&#10;D) Lack of transportation to school

Accepted Answer

When working with the homeless population, the nurse would expect to assess drug and alcohol use, lack of food and water access, and difficulty finding a homeless shelter. The nurse would not expect to find the client has a lack of transportation to school.

Question 7

How can the nurse create a welcoming environment for the client?&#10;A) Maintain a formal composure&#10;B) Avoid direct eye contact&#10;C) Limit how much one touches the client&#10;D) Keep an open approach to the client's thoughts and feelings

Accepted Answer

In order to create a welcoming environment for the client, the nurse should smile, make eye contact, and keep an open approach to the client's thoughts and feelings.

Question 8

Which is considered a reversible, short-acting form of contraception in which efficacy is dependent on the user?&#10;A) Injectable medication&#10;B) Intrauterine device (IUD)&#10;C) Combined hormonal contraceptive pill&#10;D) Diaphragms and caps

Accepted Answer

There are several different types of contraception. Reversible, short-acting forms of contraception in which efficacy is dependent on the user include male and female condoms, diaphragms and caps, fertility awareness, and coitus interruptus.

Question 9

The client has come to the clinic to discuss starting a birth control pill. What accurate information should the nurse give to the client?&#10;A) The pill causes weight gain.&#10;B) The pill does not have the risk of blood clots.&#10;C) The pill only works if you take it properly.&#10;D) The pill prevents you from having a period.

Accepted Answer

The nurse should inform the client that the pill only works if taken properly. It does not cause weight gain, or prevent periods from occurring, but it does cause an increased risk of blood clots.

Question 10

The nurse is discussing risks associated with a vasectomy. Which information is accurate?&#10;A) A vasectomy lowers a client's sex drive.&#10;B) It carries a higher risk of adverse side effects than a tubal occlusion in women.&#10;C) It increases the client's risk of heart disease.&#10;D) A vasectomy may cause clients to experience testicular pain.

Accepted Answer

Men may experience testicular pain after a vasectomy, which may occur in one or both testicle. This pain may occur immediately, or occur after a few months.

Deck 8: Contraception in a Changing World