NUR 242 | Chapter 53, Nursing Management:
Problems with Menstruation Exam Questions
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
A patient states, "I'm sure that I am suffering from premenstrual syndrome (PMS). How can
I get my primary health care provider to take this seriously?" What is the nurse's best
response?
"Men are not usually sympathetic to PMS sufferers."
"You should keep a daily record of the occurrence and severity of your symptoms for three
months."
"Because you feel certain you are right, you should just treat yourself with over-the-counter
medications."
"You are probably right. You should remind your primary health care provider of your
symptoms every time you visit.". ANSWER -"You should keep a daily record of the
occurrence and severity of your symptoms for three months."
A patient is concerned regarding some of the symptoms being experienced after menopause.
What information given by the nurse would explain this process?
This condition will cause libido to disappear.
This condition will cause femininity to disappear.
,It is a condition in which increased menstrual bleeding occurs.
It is a condition in which atrophic changes in the reproductive tissues are observed..
ANSWER -It is a condition in which atrophic changes in the reproductive tissues are
observed.
patient informs the nurse that she has not menstruated in several months. How will the
nurse document this finding?
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Ectopic pregnancy
Heavy menstrual bleeding. ANSWER -Amenorrhea
Menopause is the result of a decrease in which hormone?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Prostaglandin
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). ANSWER -Prostaglandin
Which term is used to describe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) associated with severe mood
changes?
, Menarche
Depression
Perimenopause
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). ANSWER -Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
(PMDD)
A patient has a diagnosis of endometriosis after having symptoms for several years and not
knowing what the problem was. What nursing action is appropriate for this patient?
Reassure the patient that it is not a life-threatening condition, but a hysterectomy will be
necessary.
Explain to the patient that weight management and exercises are important components of
treatment.
Inform the patient that it is a very complicated disease, and she should be prepared for
vigorous medical and surgical management.
Reassure the patient that it is not a life-threatening condition, but she should be prepared
for a conservative and progressive treatment approach.. ANSWER -Reassure the patient
that it is not a life-threatening condition, but she should be prepared for a conservative and
progressive treatment approach.
While caring for a patient with irritability, abdominal bloating, breast discomfort, and
edema, the nurse administers spironolactone. What rationale does the nurse give to the
patient for administration of the medication?
To reduce fluid retention
To reduce cramping pain
Problems with Menstruation Exam Questions
And Verified Answers |Verified & Already
Graded A+
Most Studied | Updated
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
A patient states, "I'm sure that I am suffering from premenstrual syndrome (PMS). How can
I get my primary health care provider to take this seriously?" What is the nurse's best
response?
"Men are not usually sympathetic to PMS sufferers."
"You should keep a daily record of the occurrence and severity of your symptoms for three
months."
"Because you feel certain you are right, you should just treat yourself with over-the-counter
medications."
"You are probably right. You should remind your primary health care provider of your
symptoms every time you visit.". ANSWER -"You should keep a daily record of the
occurrence and severity of your symptoms for three months."
A patient is concerned regarding some of the symptoms being experienced after menopause.
What information given by the nurse would explain this process?
This condition will cause libido to disappear.
This condition will cause femininity to disappear.
,It is a condition in which increased menstrual bleeding occurs.
It is a condition in which atrophic changes in the reproductive tissues are observed..
ANSWER -It is a condition in which atrophic changes in the reproductive tissues are
observed.
patient informs the nurse that she has not menstruated in several months. How will the
nurse document this finding?
Amenorrhea
Dysmenorrhea
Ectopic pregnancy
Heavy menstrual bleeding. ANSWER -Amenorrhea
Menopause is the result of a decrease in which hormone?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Prostaglandin
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). ANSWER -Prostaglandin
Which term is used to describe premenstrual syndrome (PMS) associated with severe mood
changes?
, Menarche
Depression
Perimenopause
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). ANSWER -Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
(PMDD)
A patient has a diagnosis of endometriosis after having symptoms for several years and not
knowing what the problem was. What nursing action is appropriate for this patient?
Reassure the patient that it is not a life-threatening condition, but a hysterectomy will be
necessary.
Explain to the patient that weight management and exercises are important components of
treatment.
Inform the patient that it is a very complicated disease, and she should be prepared for
vigorous medical and surgical management.
Reassure the patient that it is not a life-threatening condition, but she should be prepared
for a conservative and progressive treatment approach.. ANSWER -Reassure the patient
that it is not a life-threatening condition, but she should be prepared for a conservative and
progressive treatment approach.
While caring for a patient with irritability, abdominal bloating, breast discomfort, and
edema, the nurse administers spironolactone. What rationale does the nurse give to the
patient for administration of the medication?
To reduce fluid retention
To reduce cramping pain
