NURS 1871 Exam 3 EAQs Questions With Complete
Solutions
A 35-year-old woman comes to the clinic for her general health
checkup. The patient wants information about intrauterine
devices (IUDs). What information should the nurse include
when teaching the patient about IUDs?
A. It is an oral medication to be consumed regularly.
B. It is a surgery in which fallopian tubes are ligated.
C. It is a plastic contraceptive device that is inserted in the
uterus through the cervical opening.
D. It is a round rubber dome that is inserted in the vagina with
spermicide and acts as a barrier during intercourse. Correct
Answer C. It is a plastic contraceptive device that is inserted in
the uterus through the cervical opening
A 50-year-old male patient comes for a follow-up visit a few
months after a myocardial infarction. The nurse plans to
interview the patient to assess his sexual health. What
precautions should the nurse take when assessing the patient's
sexuality? Select all that apply.
A. Ensure that the patient is comfortable discussing the issue.
B. Ensure that the patient has privacy. Close the door or curtains
of the room.
C. Avoid talking to the patient. Hand him a questionnaire and
ask him the complete it.
D. Ask open-ended questions, such as how the patient's health
problem has affected his sexual activity.
E. Include the family members in the discussion to get more
information. Correct Answer A, B, D
,A 50-year-old male reports he is experiencing issues related to
his sexual performance. His blood levels are normal except for a
high glucose level. His semen analysis is within normal limits.
Which disorder is likely responsible for his condition?
A. Hypoactive sexual desire
B. Erectile dysfunction
C. Dyspareunia
D. Infertility Correct Answer B. Erectile dysfunction
A 50-year-old woman complains of dyspareunia. Which is a
possible cause of dyspareunia in the patient?
A. Diminished sexual desire
B. Diabetes and hypertension
C. Diminished vaginal lubrication
D. Increased vaginal elasticity Correct Answer C. Diminished
vaginal lubrication
A 62-year-old patient is diagnosed with colorectal cancer and is
scheduled for surgery. Following the surgery, the healthcare
provider informs the patient the surgery was successful.
However, the patient is told that she needs chemotherapy,
because the cancer had spread to other organs. The patient asks
the nurse whether the spread of cancer will stop if she stops
smoking and consuming alcohol. Which stage of grieving is the
patient experiencing?
A. The stage of denial
B. The stage of anger
C. The stage of bargaining
D. The stage of resolution Correct Answer C. The stage of
bargaining
,A Catholic patient with diabetes receives the following items on
his meal tray on the Friday before Easter. Which of the foods
does the nurse offer to substitute?
A. Apple sauce
B. Cheese and crackers
C. Spaghetti with meat sauce
D. Tossed salad with ranch dressing Correct Answer C.
Spaghetti with meat sauce
A couple approaches the nurse for advice on contraception.
Which method suggested by the nurse does not require a health
care provider's prescription?
A. Hormonal injection
B. Subdermal implant
C. Condom
D. Intrauterine device Correct Answer C. Condom
A couple does not desire to have any more children. Which
contraceptive method should the nurse suggest to the couple?
A. Skin patch
B. Abstinence
C. Intrauterine device
D. Vasectomy Correct Answer D. Vasectomy
A Jamaican immigrant has been late to the last two clinic visits,
which in turn had to be rescheduled. Which is the best action
that the nurse could take to prevent the patient from being late to
the next appointment?
A. Give the patient a copy of the city bus schedule.
B. Call the patient the day before the appointment as a reminder
to be on time.
, C. Explore what has prevented the patient from being at the
clinic on time for the appointment.
D. Refer the patient to a clinic that is closer to the patient's
home. Correct Answer C. Explore what has prevented the
patient from being at the clinic in time for the appointment.
A Muslim patient is scheduled for transplant surgery. The
patient asks the nurse to postpone the operation for an hour so
that the evening prayers can be completed before the operation.
How should the nurse respond to such a request?
A. Ask the patient to finish his prayers early
B. Offer to pray on his behalf so the operation is on time
C. Ask the family to persuade the patient to be on time for
surgery
D. Agree to the patient's request and postpone surgery Correct
Answer D. Agree to the patient's request and postpone surgery
A nurse is caring for a patient who is a sex worker. Against
which sexually transmitted diseases can the patient be
vaccinated?
A. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
B. Herpes
C. Chlamydia
D. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection Correct Answer D.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
A nursing student is doing a community health rotation in an
inner-city public health department. The student investigates
socio-demographic and health data of the people served by the
health department and detects disparities in health outcomes
Solutions
A 35-year-old woman comes to the clinic for her general health
checkup. The patient wants information about intrauterine
devices (IUDs). What information should the nurse include
when teaching the patient about IUDs?
A. It is an oral medication to be consumed regularly.
B. It is a surgery in which fallopian tubes are ligated.
C. It is a plastic contraceptive device that is inserted in the
uterus through the cervical opening.
D. It is a round rubber dome that is inserted in the vagina with
spermicide and acts as a barrier during intercourse. Correct
Answer C. It is a plastic contraceptive device that is inserted in
the uterus through the cervical opening
A 50-year-old male patient comes for a follow-up visit a few
months after a myocardial infarction. The nurse plans to
interview the patient to assess his sexual health. What
precautions should the nurse take when assessing the patient's
sexuality? Select all that apply.
A. Ensure that the patient is comfortable discussing the issue.
B. Ensure that the patient has privacy. Close the door or curtains
of the room.
C. Avoid talking to the patient. Hand him a questionnaire and
ask him the complete it.
D. Ask open-ended questions, such as how the patient's health
problem has affected his sexual activity.
E. Include the family members in the discussion to get more
information. Correct Answer A, B, D
,A 50-year-old male reports he is experiencing issues related to
his sexual performance. His blood levels are normal except for a
high glucose level. His semen analysis is within normal limits.
Which disorder is likely responsible for his condition?
A. Hypoactive sexual desire
B. Erectile dysfunction
C. Dyspareunia
D. Infertility Correct Answer B. Erectile dysfunction
A 50-year-old woman complains of dyspareunia. Which is a
possible cause of dyspareunia in the patient?
A. Diminished sexual desire
B. Diabetes and hypertension
C. Diminished vaginal lubrication
D. Increased vaginal elasticity Correct Answer C. Diminished
vaginal lubrication
A 62-year-old patient is diagnosed with colorectal cancer and is
scheduled for surgery. Following the surgery, the healthcare
provider informs the patient the surgery was successful.
However, the patient is told that she needs chemotherapy,
because the cancer had spread to other organs. The patient asks
the nurse whether the spread of cancer will stop if she stops
smoking and consuming alcohol. Which stage of grieving is the
patient experiencing?
A. The stage of denial
B. The stage of anger
C. The stage of bargaining
D. The stage of resolution Correct Answer C. The stage of
bargaining
,A Catholic patient with diabetes receives the following items on
his meal tray on the Friday before Easter. Which of the foods
does the nurse offer to substitute?
A. Apple sauce
B. Cheese and crackers
C. Spaghetti with meat sauce
D. Tossed salad with ranch dressing Correct Answer C.
Spaghetti with meat sauce
A couple approaches the nurse for advice on contraception.
Which method suggested by the nurse does not require a health
care provider's prescription?
A. Hormonal injection
B. Subdermal implant
C. Condom
D. Intrauterine device Correct Answer C. Condom
A couple does not desire to have any more children. Which
contraceptive method should the nurse suggest to the couple?
A. Skin patch
B. Abstinence
C. Intrauterine device
D. Vasectomy Correct Answer D. Vasectomy
A Jamaican immigrant has been late to the last two clinic visits,
which in turn had to be rescheduled. Which is the best action
that the nurse could take to prevent the patient from being late to
the next appointment?
A. Give the patient a copy of the city bus schedule.
B. Call the patient the day before the appointment as a reminder
to be on time.
, C. Explore what has prevented the patient from being at the
clinic on time for the appointment.
D. Refer the patient to a clinic that is closer to the patient's
home. Correct Answer C. Explore what has prevented the
patient from being at the clinic in time for the appointment.
A Muslim patient is scheduled for transplant surgery. The
patient asks the nurse to postpone the operation for an hour so
that the evening prayers can be completed before the operation.
How should the nurse respond to such a request?
A. Ask the patient to finish his prayers early
B. Offer to pray on his behalf so the operation is on time
C. Ask the family to persuade the patient to be on time for
surgery
D. Agree to the patient's request and postpone surgery Correct
Answer D. Agree to the patient's request and postpone surgery
A nurse is caring for a patient who is a sex worker. Against
which sexually transmitted diseases can the patient be
vaccinated?
A. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
B. Herpes
C. Chlamydia
D. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection Correct Answer D.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection
A nursing student is doing a community health rotation in an
inner-city public health department. The student investigates
socio-demographic and health data of the people served by the
health department and detects disparities in health outcomes
