Question 1

A 19-year-old college student seeks information from the school's nurse about how to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)without abstinence as a choice.Which statement by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

Gardasil is used to provide immunity for HPV types 6,11,16,and 18 that are high risk for cervical cancer and genital warts.While there is some truth that urination after intercourse may decrease the risk of infection by flushing out organisms,it does not eliminate the risk of contaminating bacteria traveling up the urethra.The other statements are not accurate.

Question 2

The nurse teaches a client with genital herpes about effective comfort measures.Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

The client should urinate frequently,not limit voiding.Voiding while in the shower or tub should lessen the discomfort.Warm compresses,ice packs,sitz baths,and anesthetic sprays and ointments are all effective comfort measures that can be used with genital herpes.

Question 3

A nurse is assessing a client who presents with a scaly rash over the palms and soles of the feet and the feeling of muscle aches and malaise.The nurse suspects syphilis.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

The client is displaying symptoms similar to secondary syphilis,with flu-like symptoms and rash due to the spirochetes circulating throughout the bloodstream.Therefore,the nurse needs to further assess the client's lesions with gloves since the client is highly contagious at this stage.Late latent syphilis is not infectious except to a fetus.Tertiary syphilis may display in the form of cardiovascular or central nervous system symptoms.

Question 4

An African-American female with blisters on the vagina is being treated with acyclovir (Zovirax)for genital herpes.She is angry at her partner for transmitting the infection.Which action by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

The nurse needs to be sensitive and supportive of the client since infected clients may feel angry,lonely,and isolated.Allow the client to verbalize her feelings and refer her to a local support group,such as the National Herpes Resource Center.Sexual activity should not occur while the lesions are present because of discomfort and viral transmission.Genital herpes is an incurable viral disease,and the antiviral drugs minimize the infection but do not cure it.Condoms should be used to avoid the spread of the disease.

Question 5

Which risk factors would the nurse teach a 23-year-old client about to prevent pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Some of the same factors that place women at risk for STDs also place women at risk for PID: sexually active women of age younger than 26 years,multiple sexual partners,use of an IUD,smoking,and a history of STDs.Alcohol consumption does not impact a woman's risk for PID.

Question 6

A nurse instructor is teaching a student nurse about the factors that have increased the number of people with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)seen in practice.Which statement by the student indicates a lack of understanding?

Accepted Answer

There is no evidence that the organisms that cause STDs are becoming more virulent,but a client may need to use another anti-infective if allergic or the protocol was not effective.Extensive histories are taken in the clinic of clients of all ages,as well as assessment of laboratory data such as cervical,urethral,oral,or rectal specimens and lesion samples for microbiology and virology.There are changes in sexual attitudes and practices,cultural factors,migration,and international travel.Women often think that the oral contraceptives protect them from an STD.

Question 7

The nurse is teaching a client who is taking an oral antibiotic for treatment of a sexually transmitted disease (STD).Which statements by the client indicate a correct understanding of the treatment? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

When a client is being treated with an oral antibiotic for an STD,8 to 10 glasses of fluid should be routine,medication instructions should be reviewed,and at least a week break should occur between the last dose of the antibiotic and sexual intercourse to allow for the medication's full effects.Use of antacids and missing doses could decrease the effectiveness of the antibiotic.

Question 8

A 19-year-old female is asking the nurse about the vaccine for human papilloma virus (HPV).Which statement by the nurse is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Gardasil is used to provide immunity for HPV types 6,11,16,and 18 that are high risk for cervical cancer and warts.The vaccine is recommended for people ages 10 to 26 years.

Question 9

A primary care clinic sees some clients with sexually transmitted diseases.Which clients would the nurse be required to report to the local authority in every state,according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia,gonorrhea,syphilis,chancroid,human immune deficiency virus (HIV),and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)are all reportable to local authorities in every state.Pelvic inflammatory disease does not need to be reported.

Question 10

A client with pelvic inflammatory disease is seen by the nurse 72 hours after starting oral antibiotics.Which finding leads the nurse to take immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Chills and fever could indicate a persistent infection and the immediate need to alter the dose or type of antibiotic.Anger is a normal reaction to a sexually transmitted disease and the pain of pelvic inflammatory disease.Gastrointestinal symptoms are common side effects of antibiotics but not an immediate cause for intervention.

Question 11

A nurse wants to reduce the risk potential for transmission of chlamydia and gonorrhea with a female client diagnosed with both diseases.Which items should be included in the client's teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

As part of client/partner education,the nurse should explain the expedited partner therapy (practice of treating both sexual partners by providing medication to the client for the partner).The nurse should also emphasize the need for abstinence from sexual intercourse until treatment is finished,proper use of condoms,and re-screening for re-infection 3 to 12 months after treatment.The use of an intrauterine device and oral contraception is not part of the plan.

Question 12

A female client returned to the clinic with a yellow vaginal discharge after being treated for Chlamydia infection 3 weeks ago.Which statement by the client alerts the nurse that there may be a recurrence of the infection?

Accepted Answer

There is a good possibility that the boyfriend re-infected the client after the medication regimen was finished.Both the client and the boyfriend need to be treated.The other statements were in compliance with the recommendations of abstinence and the usual medication regimen with doxycycline.Wine should not interfere with the treatment.

Question 13

While evaluating a male client for treatment of gonorrhea,which question is the most important for the nurse to ask?

Accepted Answer

Sexual partners,as well as the client,should be tested and treated for gonorrhea.Asking about sexually transmitted disease history,last sexual encounter,and onset of symptoms would be helpful with the history taking,but the priority is treating the client's sexual partners to limit the spread of the disease.

Question 14

A 26-year-old client with multiple sexual partners is being assessed for symptoms of dysuria and vaginal discharge.Because the results from the culture of the cervical cells are not available,the client will be treated for both Chlamydia and gonorrhea.Which explanation by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

Both gonorrhea and Chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and scarring of the fallopian tubes,resulting in infertility problems.Azithromycin is the treatment of choice for both sexually transmitted diseases,but ceftriaxone (Rocephin)is also recommended for treatment of gonorrhea.Aortic valve disease and aneurysms usually occur with tertiary syphilis.Meningitis occurs rarely with a gonorrhea infection and is usually treated with intravenous antibiotic therapy in the hospital setting.

Question 15

A 23-year-old female was admitted to the hospital for intravenous antibiotic treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease.The provider has ordered cefazolin (Ancef)to be administered every 8 hours.At what rate should the nurse infuse the medication if the pharmacy provides 1 g of the medication in 50 mL of 0.9% NaCl to infuse in 30 minutes? (Record your answer using a whole number.)_____ mL/hr

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

A male client is diagnosed with primary syphilis.Which question by the nurse is a priority at this time?

Accepted Answer

Benzathine penicillin G is the evidence-based treatment for primary syphilis.The client needs to be assessed for allergies before treatment.The other questions would be helpful in the client's history of sexually transmitted diseases but not as important as knowing whether the client is allergic to penicillin.

Question 17

Before marriage,a female client has a blood test drawn for syphilis.The test reveals a positive Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)serum test.What is the advice that the nurse should give the client?

Accepted Answer

False-positive reactions can occur with viral infections,hepatitis,and systemic lupus erythematosus.A health care provider can request more specific treponemal tests such a fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption or microhemagglutination assay for Treponema palladium performed by the laboratory.While it would be good to confirm sexual activity with her future husband,this inquiry could wait until after further testing is performed.Penicillin is the treatment of choice,but as a single 2.4-million-unit dose.A different regimen would be recommended if the client were pregnant.

Question 18

A client being treated for syphilis visits the office with a possible allergic reaction to benzathine penicillin G.Which abnormal findings would the nurse expect to document? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The nurse should keep all clients at the office for at least 30 minutes after the administration of benzathine penicillin G.Allergic manifestations consist of rash,shortness of breath,chest tightness,and anxiety,depicting anaphylaxis and serum sickness.Heart irregularity is not seen as an allergic manifestation.

Question 19

A 23-year-old female has been diagnosed with genital warts.Which action by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

An annual Pap test is recommended (due the strong relationship between genital warts and the development of dysplasia of the cervix)until three normal Pap smears are obtained.The Pap smear can detect any malignancies of the cervix.Prescribed cream or gel such as podofilox (Condylox)is the recommended treatment,but not over-the-counter treatments.Genital warts,or condylomata acuminata,do not have to be reported to the CDC in all states.Pregnancy is not contraindicated with genital warts.

Question 20

A woman is admitted to the hospital for antibiotic therapy for pelvic inflammatory disease.She is in pain,with a rating of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10.What comfort measure can the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Accepted Answer

The client with pelvic inflammatory disease usually experiences lower abdominal tenderness.The UAP can position the client.Only the nurse can administer medications,initially apply heat to the client's abdomen,and perform teaching.

Quiz 74: Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Diseases

A 19-year-old college student seeks information from the school's nurse about how to avoid sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) without abstinence as a choice.Which statement by the nurse is best?

The nurse teaches a client with genital herpes about effective comfort measures.Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?

A nurse is assessing a client who presents with a scaly rash over the palms and soles of the feet and the feeling of muscle aches and malaise.The nurse suspects syphilis.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

An African-American female with blisters on the vagina is being treated with acyclovir (Zovirax) for genital herpes.She is angry at her partner for transmitting the infection.Which action by the nurse is best?

Which risk factors would the nurse teach a 23-year-old client about to prevent pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) ? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse instructor is teaching a student nurse about the factors that have increased the number of people with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) seen in practice.Which statement by the student indicates a lack of understanding?

The nurse is teaching a client who is taking an oral antibiotic for treatment of a sexually transmitted disease (STD) .Which statements by the client indicate a correct understanding of the treatment? (Select all that apply.)

A 19-year-old female is asking the nurse about the vaccine for human papilloma virus (HPV) .Which statement by the nurse is accurate?