Deck 43: Womens Health Promotion Across the Life Span

Question 1

Which data cause the nurse to conclude that a patient is experiencing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?

A) Acne
B) Insomnia
C) Irritability
D) Dysmenorrhea

Answer 1

Insomnia

Question 2

For which clinical manifestation should the nurse monitor when providing care to a patient who has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids?

A) Amenorrhea
B) Night sweats
C) Mood swings
D) Pelvic pressure

Answer 2

Pelvic pressure

Question 3

Which topic should the nurse include in a discussion with a couple regarding permanent contraception options?

A) Cervical cap
B) Tubal ligation
C) Intrauterine device (IUD)
D) Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate

Answer 3

Tubal ligation

Question 4

Which clinical manifestation should the nurse educate a perimenopausal woman to anticipate?

A) Night sweats
B) Cool,moist skin
C) Vaginal hypertrophy
D) Osteogenesis imperfecta

Question 5

Which data collected by the nurse during the health history support the suspected diagnosis of an ovarian cyst?

A) Insomnia
B) Pelvic pressure
C) Vasomotor episodes
D) Pain during intercourse

Question 6

Which pharmacological intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who is diagnosed with vulvovaginal candidiasis?

A) Fluconazole
B) Metronidazole
C) Triamcinolone ointment
D) Topical vaginal estrogen

Question 7

Which nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care for a patient who is diagnosed with a pelvic floor disorder? (Select all that apply.)

A) Teaching Kegel exercises
B) Encouraging a low-sugar diet
C) Teaching relaxation exercises
D) Encouraging an increase in water intake
E) Providing educational materials for inserting a pessary

Question 8

Which data collected during a patient's health history support the current diagnosis of infertility?

A) Current age of 30 years
B) Denies use of tobacco products
C) Gallbladder removal 10 years ago
D) Previous diagnosis of anorexia nervosa

Question 9

Which preventive health screenings should the nurse include in the plan of care for a woman who is 30 years of age? (Select all that apply.)

A) Pap test
B) Colonoscopy
C) Mammogram
D) Breast self-examination
E) Blood pressure screening

Question 10

A couple is interested in using a barrier method of contraception.Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching session regarding this method of contraception?

A) "An implant is inserted into the woman's arm and releases hormones to stop ovulation."
B) "Coitus interruptus is a barrier method in which the male does not ejaculate into the female."
C) "Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate is administered every 3 months to the male partner."
D) "The cervical cap is a type of barrier method that uses a clear,plastic,thimble-shaped device."

Question 11

Which is the most common cause of amenorrhea,which the nurse should include in a teaching session for women within the community?

A) Cancer
B) Pregnancy
C) Weight loss
D) Weight gain

Question 12

Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who is diagnosed with PMS?

A) Light therapy
B) Increased intake of sugary foods
C) Hormone therapy,such as prescribed drospirenone and estrogen
D) Moderate physical activity for 2.5 hours each week

Question 13

A female patient is diagnosed with genital herpes.Which pharmacological treatment should the nurse include in the teaching session with this patient?

A) Metronidazole
B) Azithromycin
C) Ceftriaxone
D) Valcyclovir

Question 14

Which treatment option should the nurse include in the plan of care for a woman who is experiencing severe vasomotor symptoms with menopause?

A) Biphosphate therapy
B) Calcium supplements
C) Vitamin D 1000 units daily
D) Low-dose estradiol 0.05-mg patch

Question 15

Which clinical manifestations support the diagnosis of PMS and PMDD? (Select all that apply.)

A) Irritability
B) Dysmenorrhea
C) Monthly weight gain
D) Acne with menstruation
E) A marked lack of energy

Question 16

Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching session for depot medroxyprogesterone acetate,a hormonal contraceptive?

A) "This medication is taken daily at the same time."
B) "This medication is administered by a patch every week."
C) "This medication is administered by injection every 3 months."
D) "This medication is inserted into the vagina and is used with a cervical cap."

Question 17

Which interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who is experiencing menopause? (Select all that apply.)

A) Encouraging weight-bearing exercise
B) Educating about the use of a transdermal estradiol patch
C) Encouraging natural approaches to coping with vasomotor episodes
D) Providing information related to the use of clonidine to treat osteoporosis
E) Providing information related to the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors for hot flashes

Question 18

A patient is prescribed a hysterosalpingography and asks the nurse,"What does this mean?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) "It is a surgical procedure to remove endometriosis."
B) "It is a blood test to determine hormonal abnormalities."
C) "It is a pelvic ultrasound to visualize the reproductive organs."
D) "It is an x-ray with dye used to visualize the uterus and fallopian tubes."

Question 19

Which action should the nurse anticipate when providing care to a patient who is experiencing severe dysmenorrhea?

A) An acetaminophen prescription for pain
B) An ibuprofen prescription for inflammation
C) A prescription to use a heating pad as needed
D) A complete,thorough history of the patient's menstrual cycle and symptoms

Question 20

Which data collected during the assessment process cause the nurse to anticipate a diagnosis of endometriosis?

A) Fatigue
B) Light menses
C) Low back pain during cycles
D) Abdominal bloating between cycles