Ricci Chapter 7 - Test Bank - 4th Edition
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1. A woman is admitted for repair of cystocele and rectocele. She has nine living children. In
taking her health history, what would the nurse expect to find?
A. sporadic vaginal bleeding accompanied by chronic pelvic pain
B. heavy leukorrhea with vulvar pruritus
C. menstrual irregularities and hirsutism on the chin
D. stress incontinence with feeling of low abdominal pressure - CORRECT ANSWER -
Answer: D
Rationale: Cystocele and rectocele are examples of pelvic organ prolapse. Manifestations
typically include stress incontinence and lower abdominal pressure or pain. Complaints of
sporadic vaginal bleeding and chronic pelvic pain are associated with uterine fibroids.
Leukorrhea and vulvar pruritus commonly are associated with an infection. Menstrual
irregularities and hirsutism are associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
2. To assist the woman in regaining control of the urinary sphincter after bladder surgery, the
nurse should teach the client to perform which action?
A. Perform Kegel exercises daily.
B. Void every hour while awake.
C. Limit the intake of fluid.
D. Take a laxative every night. - CORRECT ANSWER - Answer: A
Rationale: After bladder surgery, the client should perform Kegel exercises daily to strengthen
the pelvic floor muscles. Bladder training with voiding every 3 to 5 hours helps to establish
normal voiding intervals. Fluids should not be limited; however, the woman should avoid fluids
that are irritants, such as caffeinated fluids, soda, and alcohol. Constipation is to be avoided, but
a high-fiber diet rather than daily laxative use is recommended.
, 3. When developing the plan of care for a woman who has had an abdominal hysterectomy, the
nurse would identify which action as contraindicated?
A. ambulating the client
B. massaging the client's legs
C. applying elasticized stockings
D. encouraging range-of-motion exercises - CORRECT ANSWER - Answer: B
Rationale: After an abdominal hysterectomy, massaging the client's legs would be
contraindicated because the woman is at risk for venous stasis, thrombophlebitis, and
thromboembolism. Ambulation, elasticized stockings, and range-of-motion exercises would be
appropriate to reduce the woman's risk for thrombophlebitis.
4. A nurse is conducting a presentation for a local women's group about pelvic floor disorders.
Which instruction would the nurse include about preventing pelvic support disorders?
A. performing Kegel isometric exercises
B. consuming low-fiber diets
C. using hormone replacement
D. voiding every 2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER - Answer: A
Rationale: Kegel exercises are an effective preventive measure for pelvic support disorders. They
may limit the progression of a mild prolapse and alleviate mild prolapse symptoms. High-fiber
rather than low-fiber diets are appropriate to reduce straining associated with constipation.
Hormone replacement therapy must be highly individualized and is not an appropriate option for
every woman. Normal voiding patterns typically are every 3 to 5 hours. Too frequent or too
infrequent voiding can lead to problems.
5. A client is diagnosed with an enterocele. The nurse interprets this condition as:
A. protrusion of the posterior bladder wall downward through the anterior vaginal wall.
B. sagging of the rectum with pressure exerted against the posterior vaginal wall.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
1. A woman is admitted for repair of cystocele and rectocele. She has nine living children. In
taking her health history, what would the nurse expect to find?
A. sporadic vaginal bleeding accompanied by chronic pelvic pain
B. heavy leukorrhea with vulvar pruritus
C. menstrual irregularities and hirsutism on the chin
D. stress incontinence with feeling of low abdominal pressure - CORRECT ANSWER -
Answer: D
Rationale: Cystocele and rectocele are examples of pelvic organ prolapse. Manifestations
typically include stress incontinence and lower abdominal pressure or pain. Complaints of
sporadic vaginal bleeding and chronic pelvic pain are associated with uterine fibroids.
Leukorrhea and vulvar pruritus commonly are associated with an infection. Menstrual
irregularities and hirsutism are associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome.
2. To assist the woman in regaining control of the urinary sphincter after bladder surgery, the
nurse should teach the client to perform which action?
A. Perform Kegel exercises daily.
B. Void every hour while awake.
C. Limit the intake of fluid.
D. Take a laxative every night. - CORRECT ANSWER - Answer: A
Rationale: After bladder surgery, the client should perform Kegel exercises daily to strengthen
the pelvic floor muscles. Bladder training with voiding every 3 to 5 hours helps to establish
normal voiding intervals. Fluids should not be limited; however, the woman should avoid fluids
that are irritants, such as caffeinated fluids, soda, and alcohol. Constipation is to be avoided, but
a high-fiber diet rather than daily laxative use is recommended.
, 3. When developing the plan of care for a woman who has had an abdominal hysterectomy, the
nurse would identify which action as contraindicated?
A. ambulating the client
B. massaging the client's legs
C. applying elasticized stockings
D. encouraging range-of-motion exercises - CORRECT ANSWER - Answer: B
Rationale: After an abdominal hysterectomy, massaging the client's legs would be
contraindicated because the woman is at risk for venous stasis, thrombophlebitis, and
thromboembolism. Ambulation, elasticized stockings, and range-of-motion exercises would be
appropriate to reduce the woman's risk for thrombophlebitis.
4. A nurse is conducting a presentation for a local women's group about pelvic floor disorders.
Which instruction would the nurse include about preventing pelvic support disorders?
A. performing Kegel isometric exercises
B. consuming low-fiber diets
C. using hormone replacement
D. voiding every 2 hours - CORRECT ANSWER - Answer: A
Rationale: Kegel exercises are an effective preventive measure for pelvic support disorders. They
may limit the progression of a mild prolapse and alleviate mild prolapse symptoms. High-fiber
rather than low-fiber diets are appropriate to reduce straining associated with constipation.
Hormone replacement therapy must be highly individualized and is not an appropriate option for
every woman. Normal voiding patterns typically are every 3 to 5 hours. Too frequent or too
infrequent voiding can lead to problems.
5. A client is diagnosed with an enterocele. The nurse interprets this condition as:
A. protrusion of the posterior bladder wall downward through the anterior vaginal wall.
B. sagging of the rectum with pressure exerted against the posterior vaginal wall.
