NUR 125 Exam Questions| Already
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What are some things to consider when choosing a birth control method? - ANSWER-Safety
Availability
Effectiveness
Convenience
Education needed
Benefits and Side Effects
Interference w/ spontaneity
Expense
Religious beliefs
Culture
What is the best protection available from STDs? - ANSWER-Male condom
This age group has the highest number of unintended pregnancies; why is this so? - ANSWER-
Adolescents; they are misinformed or have little knowledge of a&p and how/when conception occurs;
also engage in risk-taking behavior and believe "it won't happen to me"
The most common method of contraception in women over the age of 30 is what? - ANSWER-
Sterilization
What are 3 methods of sterilization? - ANSWER-Female:
1. Tubal
2. Essure
Male:
3. Vasectomy
Essure - ANSWER-Tiny coil inserted into the fallopian tube that forms scar tissue
,What 3 teaching topics should be performed r/t vasectomies? - ANSWER-1. Don't lift
2. Complete sterilization may not occur for approx. 3 mos.
3. Semen sample should be analyzed after 12 wks or 20 ejaculations to ensure no sperm are present
What are 4 contraindications of oral contraceptives? - ANSWER-Someone who has:
1. High BP
2. Hx DVTs
3. High risk for MI or stroke
4. Over age 35 AND a smoker
Depo-Provera - ANSWER-Hormonal contraceptive that prevents ovulation for 14 wks; injections are
usually scheduled q12wks
What are side effects of Depo-Provera? - ANSWER-1. Bone demineralization
2. Weight gain
3. Irregular bleeding
4. Depression
5. Hair loss
6. Decreased libido
7. Breast discomfort
8. Decrease in edensity
Depo-Provera should not be used for more than ___ years at a time - ANSWER-2
Women on Depo-Provera should get adequate amounts of what two things via diet or supplements? -
ANSWER-1. Vitamin D
2. Calcium
, This hormonal contraceptive is good for teenage pregnancy as it can be given 5 days postpartum, as long
as the mother isn't breastfeeding - ANSWER-Depo-Provera
Oral contraceptives - ANSWER-Most popular reversible method of birth control in US; thicken cervical
mucous and suppress LH and FSH (inhibit maturation of follicle and ovulation)
Women who weigh > ___ lbs should not be using patches (Xulane) as contraceptives. - ANSWER-198
The NuvaRing contraceptive method can be left in place for ___ weeks, removed and inserted after a
week. - ANSWER-3
What is the most common side effect of the NuvaRing? - ANSWER-Headache
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) - ANSWER-Cause a sterile inflammatory response creating a hostile
intrauterine environment
What are 5 signs of hormonal contraceptive complications? - ANSWER-A - severe abdominal pain
C - chest pain, dyspnea, hemoptysis, cough
H - Severe headache, weakness, numbness
E - eye problems (complete/partial loss of vision)
S - Severe leg pain or swelling
Uterine perforation and ectopic pregnancy are more likely to occur when using what? - ANSWER-IUDs
What 3 things should be taught r/t IUD use? - ANSWER-1. Check for placement
2. Report s/s of infection such as vaginal pain/itching, low pelvic pain, fever
3. Report s/s of pregnancy to rule out ectopic pregnancy or spontaneous abortion
Basal Body Temp method - ANSWER-Temp. will usually drop a few days prior to ovulation then rise once
ovulation occurs
Answered| GRADED A+
What are some things to consider when choosing a birth control method? - ANSWER-Safety
Availability
Effectiveness
Convenience
Education needed
Benefits and Side Effects
Interference w/ spontaneity
Expense
Religious beliefs
Culture
What is the best protection available from STDs? - ANSWER-Male condom
This age group has the highest number of unintended pregnancies; why is this so? - ANSWER-
Adolescents; they are misinformed or have little knowledge of a&p and how/when conception occurs;
also engage in risk-taking behavior and believe "it won't happen to me"
The most common method of contraception in women over the age of 30 is what? - ANSWER-
Sterilization
What are 3 methods of sterilization? - ANSWER-Female:
1. Tubal
2. Essure
Male:
3. Vasectomy
Essure - ANSWER-Tiny coil inserted into the fallopian tube that forms scar tissue
,What 3 teaching topics should be performed r/t vasectomies? - ANSWER-1. Don't lift
2. Complete sterilization may not occur for approx. 3 mos.
3. Semen sample should be analyzed after 12 wks or 20 ejaculations to ensure no sperm are present
What are 4 contraindications of oral contraceptives? - ANSWER-Someone who has:
1. High BP
2. Hx DVTs
3. High risk for MI or stroke
4. Over age 35 AND a smoker
Depo-Provera - ANSWER-Hormonal contraceptive that prevents ovulation for 14 wks; injections are
usually scheduled q12wks
What are side effects of Depo-Provera? - ANSWER-1. Bone demineralization
2. Weight gain
3. Irregular bleeding
4. Depression
5. Hair loss
6. Decreased libido
7. Breast discomfort
8. Decrease in edensity
Depo-Provera should not be used for more than ___ years at a time - ANSWER-2
Women on Depo-Provera should get adequate amounts of what two things via diet or supplements? -
ANSWER-1. Vitamin D
2. Calcium
, This hormonal contraceptive is good for teenage pregnancy as it can be given 5 days postpartum, as long
as the mother isn't breastfeeding - ANSWER-Depo-Provera
Oral contraceptives - ANSWER-Most popular reversible method of birth control in US; thicken cervical
mucous and suppress LH and FSH (inhibit maturation of follicle and ovulation)
Women who weigh > ___ lbs should not be using patches (Xulane) as contraceptives. - ANSWER-198
The NuvaRing contraceptive method can be left in place for ___ weeks, removed and inserted after a
week. - ANSWER-3
What is the most common side effect of the NuvaRing? - ANSWER-Headache
Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) - ANSWER-Cause a sterile inflammatory response creating a hostile
intrauterine environment
What are 5 signs of hormonal contraceptive complications? - ANSWER-A - severe abdominal pain
C - chest pain, dyspnea, hemoptysis, cough
H - Severe headache, weakness, numbness
E - eye problems (complete/partial loss of vision)
S - Severe leg pain or swelling
Uterine perforation and ectopic pregnancy are more likely to occur when using what? - ANSWER-IUDs
What 3 things should be taught r/t IUD use? - ANSWER-1. Check for placement
2. Report s/s of infection such as vaginal pain/itching, low pelvic pain, fever
3. Report s/s of pregnancy to rule out ectopic pregnancy or spontaneous abortion
Basal Body Temp method - ANSWER-Temp. will usually drop a few days prior to ovulation then rise once
ovulation occurs
