Maternal Newborn Nursing: Chapter 1, 2, 11
EAQ Questions with Accurate Answers
A patient tells the nurse she is using complementary therapy to help with
menopausal symptoms. Which statement made by the patient indicates further
teaching is required?
A) "I take a ginseng supplement for headaches."
B) "I take black cohosh to help increase my estrogen."
C) "I take a soy supplement to help with hot flashes."
D) "I take yam root because it is a natural progesterone." correct answer "I take
black cohosh to help increase my estrogen."
A young woman has been taking oral contraceptives for 6 months and learns she
is pregnant. Which factor is most likely to have decreased the effectiveness of the
oral contraceptives?
A) Change in sleep pattern.
B) Recent 10-lb weight gain.
C) Feelings of excessive stress.
D) Recent antibiotic usage. correct answer D) Recent antibiotic usage.
At which stage in the menstrual cycle does ovulation typically occur?
A) 7 days before the end of menstruation.
B) 7 days after the last day of menstruation.
C) 14 days after the last day of menstrual cycle.
D) 14 days before the onset of the next menstrual cycle. correct answer D) 14
days before the onset of the next menstrual cycle.
,During which phase of sexual response do the nipples become erect,
accompanied by an increase in the heart rate and blood pressure?
A) Plateau.
B) Orgasmic.
C) Excitement.
D) Resolution. correct answer C) Excitement.
Oral contraceptives should be taken with caution by patients with which
disorder?
A) Heart disease.
B) Type 2 diabetes.
C) Hyperthyroidism.
D) Impaired renal function. correct answer A) Hert disease.
The health care provider prescribes estrogen vaginal cream to a patient who
reports physical discomfort related to menopause. Which instruction would the
nurse give to relieve discomfort in the patient?
A) Increase the intake of milk products.
B) Take caffeinated products regularly.
C) Mix the cream in petroleum gel before applying.
D) Apply the cream before going to bed. correct answer D) Apply the cream
before going to bed.
The nurse has provided patient teaching about different birth control options .
Which statement made by the patient should concern the nurse?
A) "I started smoking recently so I should not get the vaginal ring."
, B) "I like the transdermal patch because I only have to think about it once a
month."
C) "I like the idea that I can put the diaphragm in several hours before
intercourse."
D) "I will not have to worry about birth control for the next decade if I get the
copper intrauterine device (IUD)." correct answer "I like the transdermal patch
because I only have to think about it once a month."
The nurse has provided patient teaching about self-breast examination. Which
statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of the information?
A) "I will perform my breast exam when I start my period."
B) "I will perform my breast exam 1 week after my period."
C) "I will perform my breast exam the same day every month."
D) "I will perform my breast exam 2 weeks before my period." correct answer B)
"I will perform my breast exam 1 week after my period."
The nurse has provided patient teaching for Kegel exercises. Which statement
made by patient indicates further teaching is required?
A) "I will perform Kegel exercises five times per day in cycles of 10."
B) "I will contract my muscles like I am trying to stop my urine flow."
C) "I will use the Kegel exercises to prevent discomfort during intercourse."
D) "I will make sure I empty my bladder every few hours while I am awake."
correct answer C) "I will use the Kegel exercises to prevent discomfort during
intercourse."
The nurse is preparing to administer azithromycin ophthalmological ointment to a
neonate for prophylactic treatment for which sexually transmitted infection?
Select all that apply.
EAQ Questions with Accurate Answers
A patient tells the nurse she is using complementary therapy to help with
menopausal symptoms. Which statement made by the patient indicates further
teaching is required?
A) "I take a ginseng supplement for headaches."
B) "I take black cohosh to help increase my estrogen."
C) "I take a soy supplement to help with hot flashes."
D) "I take yam root because it is a natural progesterone." correct answer "I take
black cohosh to help increase my estrogen."
A young woman has been taking oral contraceptives for 6 months and learns she
is pregnant. Which factor is most likely to have decreased the effectiveness of the
oral contraceptives?
A) Change in sleep pattern.
B) Recent 10-lb weight gain.
C) Feelings of excessive stress.
D) Recent antibiotic usage. correct answer D) Recent antibiotic usage.
At which stage in the menstrual cycle does ovulation typically occur?
A) 7 days before the end of menstruation.
B) 7 days after the last day of menstruation.
C) 14 days after the last day of menstrual cycle.
D) 14 days before the onset of the next menstrual cycle. correct answer D) 14
days before the onset of the next menstrual cycle.
,During which phase of sexual response do the nipples become erect,
accompanied by an increase in the heart rate and blood pressure?
A) Plateau.
B) Orgasmic.
C) Excitement.
D) Resolution. correct answer C) Excitement.
Oral contraceptives should be taken with caution by patients with which
disorder?
A) Heart disease.
B) Type 2 diabetes.
C) Hyperthyroidism.
D) Impaired renal function. correct answer A) Hert disease.
The health care provider prescribes estrogen vaginal cream to a patient who
reports physical discomfort related to menopause. Which instruction would the
nurse give to relieve discomfort in the patient?
A) Increase the intake of milk products.
B) Take caffeinated products regularly.
C) Mix the cream in petroleum gel before applying.
D) Apply the cream before going to bed. correct answer D) Apply the cream
before going to bed.
The nurse has provided patient teaching about different birth control options .
Which statement made by the patient should concern the nurse?
A) "I started smoking recently so I should not get the vaginal ring."
, B) "I like the transdermal patch because I only have to think about it once a
month."
C) "I like the idea that I can put the diaphragm in several hours before
intercourse."
D) "I will not have to worry about birth control for the next decade if I get the
copper intrauterine device (IUD)." correct answer "I like the transdermal patch
because I only have to think about it once a month."
The nurse has provided patient teaching about self-breast examination. Which
statement made by the patient indicates an understanding of the information?
A) "I will perform my breast exam when I start my period."
B) "I will perform my breast exam 1 week after my period."
C) "I will perform my breast exam the same day every month."
D) "I will perform my breast exam 2 weeks before my period." correct answer B)
"I will perform my breast exam 1 week after my period."
The nurse has provided patient teaching for Kegel exercises. Which statement
made by patient indicates further teaching is required?
A) "I will perform Kegel exercises five times per day in cycles of 10."
B) "I will contract my muscles like I am trying to stop my urine flow."
C) "I will use the Kegel exercises to prevent discomfort during intercourse."
D) "I will make sure I empty my bladder every few hours while I am awake."
correct answer C) "I will use the Kegel exercises to prevent discomfort during
intercourse."
The nurse is preparing to administer azithromycin ophthalmological ointment to a
neonate for prophylactic treatment for which sexually transmitted infection?
Select all that apply.
