A preteen female questions when the average age of onset for menstruation is
in the United States. What age should she be told? Right Ans - 12 years of
age
The hormone that is primarily responsible for the vaginal dryness associated
with aging is Right Ans - Estrogen
During the menstrual cycle, the phase in which the follicle grows and the egg
matures is known as the Right Ans - Proliferative Phase
The amount of blood lost during a normal menstrual period is between ______
and ______ mL. Right Ans - 40-80 ML
A patient is reviewing contraceptive options. The patient is interested in
selecting an effective method that is also the most effective in preventing
sexually transmitted infections. Which method meets those criteria? Right
Ans - Male Condom
The patient is interested in using the cervical cap for contraception. The
patient demonstrates understanding when she indicates the cap may be left in
the vagina up to __________ hours before sexual intercourse. Right Ans - 48
Hours
Which contraceptive method is available without a physician's prescription?
Right Ans - Female condom
Uterine bleeding may be considered abnormal if the number of days between
menstrual periods is less than _____ days. Right Ans - 21
When reviewing the laboratory reports of a patient with polycystic ovarian
syndrome, which result can be anticipated? Right Ans - Low levels of
follicle-stimulating hormone
The physician orders a test to examine the vagina and cervix. Based on your
knowledge, which test do you anticipate will be ordered? Right Ans -
Colposcopy
, A patient reports to the family planning clinic to discuss available
contraceptive options. During the visit, the patient reports she is not engaging
in sexual activity on a regular basis. When she is sexually active, she has a
variety of partners. She does not want the responsibility of taking medications
every day. Considering this information, what contraceptive method would
most meet her needs? Why? Right Ans - This patient would benefit most
from using foam and condoms. The patient is not in a monogamous
relationship. Condoms would provide a protective barrier. This would serve
both as a contraceptive and as protection from disease.
A patient reports checking her breasts each month for changes. She reports
being uncertain about when the best time to check her breasts is. What advice
should be provided? Why? Right Ans - The patient should be instructed to
check her breasts the same time each month. This will promote consistency in
what the patient will be palpating. The days after the menstrual period are
best because the body's hormone levels have leveled. Furthermore, the breast
tissue will be less tender.
The nurse taking the gynecologic history of a postmenopausal Mexican
American patient can help develop rapport by (Select all that apply.) Right
Ans - Involving family members
◦using a polite tone of voice.
◦ respecting her privacy.
Which nursing intervention(s) would help relieve symptoms of
dysmenorrhea? (Select all that apply.) Right Ans - ◦Pelvic-rock exercises
◦Effleurage
◦ Low-fat diet
◦ Prostaglandin inhibitors
The patient reports finding multiple smooth, well-delineated cysts in her
breasts that are tender during the premenstrual phase. The nurse should
provide which instruction(s)? (Select all that apply.) Right Ans - ◦Eliminate
alcohol and caffeine.
◦Reduce fat in the diet."
◦Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents.
A patient has been diagnosed with uterine fibroid tumors. She is hoping to
manage the tumors and maintain her fertility. The physician has prescribed