Chapter 58: Female Reproductive Problems and Chapter 53 Male
Reproductive Disorders
1. A 34-year-old patient discussing contraceptive options says, "I want to have children but
not for a few years." Which response by the nurse is accurate?
a. "If you do not become pregnant within the next few years, you never will."
b. "Women often have more difficulty becoming pregnant after about age 35."
c. "You have many years of fertility left, so there is no reason to worry about it."
d. "Stop taking oral contraceptives several years before you want to have a child."
2. Which symptom is most indicative of endometriosis?
a. Heavy menstrual bleeding.
b. Severe pelvic pain.
c. Irregular menstrual cycles.
d. Absence of menstruation.
3. A patient with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is concerned about her fertility. Which
information should the nurse provide?
a. "PCOS does not affect fertility."
b. "Weight loss and medications can improve fertility."
c. "You will need in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive."
d. "Adoption is your only option for having children."
4. Which finding in a patient's history increases the risk for cervical cancer?
a. Early menopause.
b. Multiple full-term pregnancies.
c. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
d. Use of oral contraceptives.
5. A patient with uterine fibroids asks about treatment options. Which treatment is most
likely to preserve fertility?
a. Hysterectomy.
b. Myomectomy.
c. Endometrial ablation.
d. Uterine artery embolization.
6. Which symptom should the nurse expect in a patient with ovarian cancer?
a. Abdominal bloating.
, b. Heavy menstrual bleeding.
c. Severe pelvic pain.
d. Frequent urinary tract infections.
7. A patient with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is being discharged with antibiotics.
Which instruction should the nurse include?
a. "You can stop taking the antibiotics once you feel better."
b. "Avoid sexual intercourse until you finish the antibiotics."
c. "You do not need to follow up with your healthcare provider."
d. "Take the antibiotics only if you have symptoms."
8. Which diagnostic test is most definitive for diagnosing cervical cancer?
a. Pap smear.
b. Colposcopy.
c. HPV test.
d. Biopsy.
9. A patient with endometrial cancer is scheduled for a total hysterectomy with bilateral
salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO). Which preoperative teaching point is most important?
a. "You will need hormone replacement therapy after surgery."
b. "You will be able to conceive after surgery."
c. "You will need to stay in the hospital for several weeks."
d. "You should avoid all physical activity after surgery."
10. Which lifestyle modification should the nurse recommend to reduce the risk of ovarian
cancer?
a. Increase intake of high-fat foods.
b. Avoid breastfeeding.
c. Use oral contraceptives.
d. Avoid physical exercise.
11. A patient with uterine prolapse asks about non-surgical treatment options. Which
option should the nurse discuss?
a. Hysterectomy.
b. Pessary use.
c. Endometrial ablation.
d. Uterine artery embolization.
Reproductive Disorders
1. A 34-year-old patient discussing contraceptive options says, "I want to have children but
not for a few years." Which response by the nurse is accurate?
a. "If you do not become pregnant within the next few years, you never will."
b. "Women often have more difficulty becoming pregnant after about age 35."
c. "You have many years of fertility left, so there is no reason to worry about it."
d. "Stop taking oral contraceptives several years before you want to have a child."
2. Which symptom is most indicative of endometriosis?
a. Heavy menstrual bleeding.
b. Severe pelvic pain.
c. Irregular menstrual cycles.
d. Absence of menstruation.
3. A patient with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is concerned about her fertility. Which
information should the nurse provide?
a. "PCOS does not affect fertility."
b. "Weight loss and medications can improve fertility."
c. "You will need in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive."
d. "Adoption is your only option for having children."
4. Which finding in a patient's history increases the risk for cervical cancer?
a. Early menopause.
b. Multiple full-term pregnancies.
c. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
d. Use of oral contraceptives.
5. A patient with uterine fibroids asks about treatment options. Which treatment is most
likely to preserve fertility?
a. Hysterectomy.
b. Myomectomy.
c. Endometrial ablation.
d. Uterine artery embolization.
6. Which symptom should the nurse expect in a patient with ovarian cancer?
a. Abdominal bloating.
, b. Heavy menstrual bleeding.
c. Severe pelvic pain.
d. Frequent urinary tract infections.
7. A patient with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is being discharged with antibiotics.
Which instruction should the nurse include?
a. "You can stop taking the antibiotics once you feel better."
b. "Avoid sexual intercourse until you finish the antibiotics."
c. "You do not need to follow up with your healthcare provider."
d. "Take the antibiotics only if you have symptoms."
8. Which diagnostic test is most definitive for diagnosing cervical cancer?
a. Pap smear.
b. Colposcopy.
c. HPV test.
d. Biopsy.
9. A patient with endometrial cancer is scheduled for a total hysterectomy with bilateral
salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO). Which preoperative teaching point is most important?
a. "You will need hormone replacement therapy after surgery."
b. "You will be able to conceive after surgery."
c. "You will need to stay in the hospital for several weeks."
d. "You should avoid all physical activity after surgery."
10. Which lifestyle modification should the nurse recommend to reduce the risk of ovarian
cancer?
a. Increase intake of high-fat foods.
b. Avoid breastfeeding.
c. Use oral contraceptives.
d. Avoid physical exercise.
11. A patient with uterine prolapse asks about non-surgical treatment options. Which
option should the nurse discuss?
a. Hysterectomy.
b. Pessary use.
c. Endometrial ablation.
d. Uterine artery embolization.
