NURS 351 NSC questions with complete
solutions
After discussing various methods of contraception with a client and her partner, the nurse determines
that the teaching was successful when they identify which contraceptive method as providing protection
against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? - correct answer ✔✔condoms
The nurse discusses various contraceptive methods with a client and her partner. Which method would
the nurse explain as being available only by prescription? - correct answer ✔✔Diaphragm
A woman has opted to use the basal body temperature method for contraception. The nurse instructs
the client that a rise in basal body temperature indicates which event? - correct answer ✔✔Ovulation
A nurse is preparing a class for a group of young adult women about emergency contraceptives (ECs).
What information would the nurse need to stress to the group? Select all that apply. - correct answer
✔✔- ECs provide little protection for future pregnancies.
-ECs are not to be used in place of regular birth control.
-ECs are birth control pills in higher, more frequent doses.
When developing a teaching plan for a couple considering contraception options, the nurse would
include which statement? - correct answer ✔✔"The best contraceptive is one that you will use correctly
and consistently"
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is receiving aggressive drug therapy for treatment
of HIV. The goal of this therapy is to: - correct answer ✔✔improve survival rates
After teaching a group of adolescents about HIV, the nurse asks them to identify the major means by
which adolescents are exposed to the virus. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful
when the group identifies which means of exposure? - correct answer ✔✔sexual intercourse
, When obtaining the health history from a client, which factor would lead the nurse to suspect that the
client has an increased risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? - correct answer ✔✔5 different
sexual partners
A woman gives birth to a healthy newborn. As part of the newborn's care, the nurse instills erythromycin
ophthalmic ointment as a preventive measure related to which STI? - correct answer ✔✔Gonerrhea
The nurse encourages a female client with human papillomavirus (HPV) to receive continued follow-up
care because she is at risk for: - correct answer ✔✔cervical cancer
Which finding would the nurse expect to find in a client with bacterial vaginosis? - correct answer
✔✔fish-like odor of discharge
A client with trichomoniasis is to receive metronidazole. What should the nurse instruct the client to
avoid while taking this drug? - correct answer ✔✔alcohol
A pregnant woman undergoes a triple/quadruple screen at 16 to 18 weeks' gestation. What would the
nurse suspect if the woman's level is decreased? - correct answer ✔✔Down Syndrome
The nurse is conducting a presentation for a young adult community group about fetal development and
pregnancy. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies that the sex
of offspring is determined at which time? - correct answer ✔✔at fertilization
During a prenatal visit, a pregnant woman says, "I know the amniotic fluid is important, but can you tell
me more about it?" When describing amniotic fluid to a pregnant woman, which description would the
nurse most likely include? - correct answer ✔✔This fluid acts as a cushion to help to protect your baby
from injury
A couple comes to the clinic for preconception counseling and care. As part of the visit, the nurse
teaches the couple about fertilization and initial development, stating that the zygote formed by the
union of the ovum and sperm consists of how many chromosomes? - correct answer ✔✔46
solutions
After discussing various methods of contraception with a client and her partner, the nurse determines
that the teaching was successful when they identify which contraceptive method as providing protection
against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? - correct answer ✔✔condoms
The nurse discusses various contraceptive methods with a client and her partner. Which method would
the nurse explain as being available only by prescription? - correct answer ✔✔Diaphragm
A woman has opted to use the basal body temperature method for contraception. The nurse instructs
the client that a rise in basal body temperature indicates which event? - correct answer ✔✔Ovulation
A nurse is preparing a class for a group of young adult women about emergency contraceptives (ECs).
What information would the nurse need to stress to the group? Select all that apply. - correct answer
✔✔- ECs provide little protection for future pregnancies.
-ECs are not to be used in place of regular birth control.
-ECs are birth control pills in higher, more frequent doses.
When developing a teaching plan for a couple considering contraception options, the nurse would
include which statement? - correct answer ✔✔"The best contraceptive is one that you will use correctly
and consistently"
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is receiving aggressive drug therapy for treatment
of HIV. The goal of this therapy is to: - correct answer ✔✔improve survival rates
After teaching a group of adolescents about HIV, the nurse asks them to identify the major means by
which adolescents are exposed to the virus. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful
when the group identifies which means of exposure? - correct answer ✔✔sexual intercourse
, When obtaining the health history from a client, which factor would lead the nurse to suspect that the
client has an increased risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? - correct answer ✔✔5 different
sexual partners
A woman gives birth to a healthy newborn. As part of the newborn's care, the nurse instills erythromycin
ophthalmic ointment as a preventive measure related to which STI? - correct answer ✔✔Gonerrhea
The nurse encourages a female client with human papillomavirus (HPV) to receive continued follow-up
care because she is at risk for: - correct answer ✔✔cervical cancer
Which finding would the nurse expect to find in a client with bacterial vaginosis? - correct answer
✔✔fish-like odor of discharge
A client with trichomoniasis is to receive metronidazole. What should the nurse instruct the client to
avoid while taking this drug? - correct answer ✔✔alcohol
A pregnant woman undergoes a triple/quadruple screen at 16 to 18 weeks' gestation. What would the
nurse suspect if the woman's level is decreased? - correct answer ✔✔Down Syndrome
The nurse is conducting a presentation for a young adult community group about fetal development and
pregnancy. The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies that the sex
of offspring is determined at which time? - correct answer ✔✔at fertilization
During a prenatal visit, a pregnant woman says, "I know the amniotic fluid is important, but can you tell
me more about it?" When describing amniotic fluid to a pregnant woman, which description would the
nurse most likely include? - correct answer ✔✔This fluid acts as a cushion to help to protect your baby
from injury
A couple comes to the clinic for preconception counseling and care. As part of the visit, the nurse
teaches the couple about fertilization and initial development, stating that the zygote formed by the
union of the ovum and sperm consists of how many chromosomes? - correct answer ✔✔46
