Introduction To Maternity And Pediatric Nursing 8th Edition Leifer Test Bank Chapter 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care MULTIPLE CHOICE

Introduction To Maternity And Pediatric Nursing 8th Edition Leifer Test Bank Chapter 11: The Nurses Role in Womens Health Care MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse is preparing a community education program on preventive health care for women. What common screening test will the nurse plan on explaining to the women attending the program? a. Breast examination by a health professional b. Breast self-examination c. Breast biopsy d. Mammography ANS: D Mammography is a screening test used to detect breast cancer. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 260 TOP: Mammography KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease 2. The nurse reviews the procedure for breast self-examination (BSE) with a 25-year-old woman who has a family history of breast cancer. When reviewing the procedure, when will the nurse indicate as the best time for a woman to perform a breast self-examination? a. A few days before her period b. During her menstrual period c. On the last day of menstrual flow d. One week after the beginning of her period ANS: D The best time for BSE is 1 week after the beginning of the menstrual period. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 260 TOP: Breast Self-Exam KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease 3. A woman asks the nurse, How do oral contraceptives prevent pregnancy? What will the nurse explain about the combination of estrogen and progesterone in oral contraceptives? a. Makes cervical mucus hostile to sperm b. Prevents ovulation c. Prohibits implantation of the egg d. Acts as a barrier by destroying sperm ANS: B Oral contraceptives contain a combination of estrogen and progesterone that suppresses ovulation. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 271 TOP: Oral Contraceptives KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies 4. What should a woman expect after insertion of an intrauterine device (IUD)? a. Menstrual flow will be lighter. b. Menstrual cramps will be eliminated. c. A string should be felt in the vagina. d. The device should be changed every 2 years. ANS: C A woman should feel for the string periodically, especially after her period, to confirm the presence of the IUD. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 273 TOP: IUDs KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation Test Bank - Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 8e (by Leifer) 97 MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 5. What information will the nurse provide when educating a woman about the correct use of a diaphragm? a. Use of a spermicidal cream or jelly is not recommended. b. Leave in place for at least 6 hours after intercourse. c. Remove immediately after intercourse for douching. d. It is effective for up to 48 hours if positioned properly. ANS: B To act as a barrier, the diaphragm must be left in place for at least 6 hours after intercourse and can be left in place up to 24 hours. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 273 OBJ: 5 TOP: Diaphragm KEY: Nursing Process Step: Evaluation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease 6. The nurse is providing sexual education to a group of high school students. What will the nurse explain is the most effective choice of birth control for preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases? a. Abstain from sex. b. Use the male condom. c. Use the female condom. d. Use the barrier method. ANS: A Abstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 271 TOP: Abstinence KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease 7. On day 13 of a 28-day cycle, a womans basal body temperature is 36.5 C (97.7 F). What will her temperature measurement most likely be if ovulation takes place on day 14? a. 35.9 C (96.7 F) b. 36.3 C (97.3 F) c. 36.7 C (98.1 F) d. 37.1 C (98.9 F) ANS: C At the time of ovulation, body temperature will increase slightly, about 0.2 C (0.4 F). DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: Page 270 TOP: Ovulation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 8. The nurse tells a woman who is trying to conceive to check her cervical mucus for changes. What will she expect the characteristic of cervical mucus to be a few days before ovulation? a. Cloudy and tacky b. Scant and thick c. Thin and white d. Clear and slippery ANS: D Within a few days of ovulation, cervical mucus will become clear and slippery to aid the passage of sperm into the cervix. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 270 TOP: Ovulation KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation Test Bank - Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 8e (by Leifer) 98 9. The nurse is discussing cervical mucus changes with a woman who wishes to use natural family planning methods. What information about cervical mucus at ovulation will the woman indicate to the nurse, demonstrating that learning has taken place? a. Cervical mucus enhances the motility of the sperm. b. Cervical mucus indicates endometrial readiness for implantation. c. Cervical mucus facilitates movement of the ovum through the fallopian tube. d. Cervical mucus provides vaginal lubrication during intercourse. ANS: A Around the time of ovulation, the slippery, clear cervical mucus enhances the motility of the sperm. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 270 TOP: Cervical Mucus KEY: Nursing Process Step: Evaluation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 10. In the week before her menstrual period, a woman experiences irritability, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating. What remedy might the nurse suggest to relieve these symptoms? a. Drink tea or hot chocolate before going to bed. b. Take a daily folic acid and vitamin C supplement. c. Include complex carbohydrates and fiber in the diet. d. Avoid exercise when symptoms occur. ANS: C A diet rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber is recommended for premenstrual dysmorphic disorder. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 263 TOP: Premenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 11. The nurse explains that the drug clomiphene (Clomid) is used in infertility treatment. What is the primary action of clomiphene (Clomid)? a. Induces ovulation b. Reduces endometriosis c. Promotes implantation of a fertilized ovum d. Inhibits excess prolactin secretion ANS: A Clomiphene (Clomid) induces ovulation. It may also increase sperm production, although this is an unlabeled use. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 281 TOP: Clomid KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological Therapies 12. At her regular gynecological examination, a woman tells the nurse that she is concerned about osteoporosis. What suggestion can the nurse make to this patient? a. Take a vitamin E supplement daily. b. Do isometric exercises that can be practiced every day. c. Include more dairy products and green, leafy vegetables in her diet. d. Try to limit her intake of caffeine. ANS: C Foods rich in calcium include milk, dairy products, and green, leafy vegetables. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 284 TOP: Prevention of Osteoporosis KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease Test Bank - Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 8e (by Leifer) 99 13. A 48-year-old woman tells the nurse, I missed my period last month. Am I in menopause? The nurse knows that at which point is a woman considered to be menopausal? a. Her periods have stopped for 1 year. b. Her periods have been irregular and light for 12 months. c. She has symptoms of vasomotor instability. d. She experiences symptoms of decreased estrogen, such as dyspareunia. ANS: A When a womans menstrual periods have stopped for 1 year, she is considered menopausal. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 283 TOP: Menopause KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 14. The nurse is planning to teach a woman about perimenopause. What would the nurse include regarding lowered estrogen level? a. It prevent osteoporosis. b. It decreases vaginal lubrication. c. It raises the level of low-density lipoproteins. d. It raises the level of high-density lipoproteins. ANS: C Estrogen increases the amount of high-density lipoproteins that carry cholesterol from body cells to the liver for excretion. With lowered levels of estrogen, low-density lipoproteins increase, causing an increase in the incidence of heart attacks and strokes. DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: Page 283 TOP: Menopause KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 15. What side effect would the nurse instruct a woman to look for when starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? a. Fatigue b. Headache c. Weight loss d. Amenorrhea ANS: B Patients initiating HRT are reminded to have regular follow-up care and report headaches, vision changes, symptoms of thrombophlebitis, and cardiac symptoms. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 284 TOP: HRT KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 16. What will the nurse advise when a woman asks what she can do to reduce the discomfort of hot flashes? a. Aerobic exercise helps control hot flashes. b. Increase the amount of calcium and vitamin D in your diet. c. Dress in layers of cotton clothing. d. Drink plenty of fluids, particularly caffeinated beverages. ANS: C Cotton allows easier passage of air than synthetic fabrics. Layering allows the woman to take off or put on clothes when symptoms occur. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 285 OBJ: 8 TOP: Prevention of Hot Flashes KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 17. Which statement made by the nurse would teach an adolescent using tampons how to prevent toxic shock syndrome (TSS)? a. Super-absorbency tampons are effective for overnight absorption. b. Tampons should be changed at least every 4 hours. c. Gloves should be worn when changing tampons. d. TSS can be prevented by using a pad for the first 2 days of menstrual flow. ANS: B Tampons should be changed every 4 hours because a blood-soaked tampon is an excellent environment for bacteria. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 264 TOP: TSS KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease 18. What statement by a man considering a vasectomy indicates a need for further information? a. Sterility does not occur immediately after the procedure. b. We will need to use some form of birth control for about a month afterward. c. The procedure involves the use of local anesthesia. d. Ill need to remain in the hospital for a few days. ANS: D A vasectomy takes about 20 minutes and is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: Page 277 TOP: Vasectomy KEY: Nursing Process Step: Evaluation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 19. At her 6-week postpartum checkup, a woman states, I am wondering about birth control. I used oral contraceptives before, and Im breastfeeding now. Can I use the pill again? What is the nurses best response? a. You should know that oral contraceptives increase your milk production. b. Oral contraceptives can be taken once lactation is well established. c. You dont need to use any form of birth control as long as you are breastfeeding. d. Oral contraceptives are contraindicated for the lactating woman. ANS: B Oral contraceptives decrease breast milk production and are contraindicated until lactation is well established. Women who breastfeed their infants usually will not ovulate for 10 weeks and do not need contraception until that time. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: Page 272 TOP: Oral Contraceptives KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 20. A 17-year-old girl comes to the emergency department complaining of severe pain in her left lower quadrant. An ovarian cyst is suspected. The nurse knows that what confirms this diagnosis? a. Laparotomy b. Oophorectomy c. Transvaginal ultrasound d. Hysteroscopy ANS: C Diagnosis of an ovarian cyst is made by transvaginal ultrasound. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: Page 287 TOP: Ovarian Cysts KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk 21. A 21-year-old college student has come to see the nurse practitioner for treatment of a vaginal infection. Physical assessment reveals inflammation of the vagina and vulva, and vaginal discharge has a cottage cheese appearance. With what are these findings consistent? a. Candidiasis b. Trichomoniasis c. Bacterial vaginosis d. Chlamydia ANS: A The signs and symptoms of candidiasis include inflammation of the vagina and vulva and a cottage cheese appearance to the vaginal discharge. DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: Page 266 OBJ: 4 TOP: Candidiasis KEY: Nursing Process Step: Data Collection MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease 22. The nurse is providing an informational session on oral contraceptives. Which of the following decrease effectiveness of oral co