NUR 335 Quiz 1 Questions And Answers With Verified
Study Tests
Fertility Awareness Methods ANS Calendar (rhythm) method (day 14)
Basal body temperature (inc. c ovulation)
Cervical mucus (Billings) method (thin mucuc c ovulation)
Ovulation awareness
Lactation amenorrhea method
Coitus interruptus (pull out)
Oral Contraceptives ANS Composed of varying amounts of estrogen combined with small amount of
progesterone
Estrogen suppresses FSH and LH, thereby suppressing ovulation
Progesterone decreases the permeability of cervical mucus
Monophasic ANS Fixed doses of estrogen and progesterone
Biphasic ANS Constant amount of estrogen with increased progesterone
Triphasic ANS Varying levels of estrogen and progesterone
Contraindications to oral contraceptions ANS smoking,dvt, cardiovascular disease, htn, diabetes
Tubal Ligation ANS 28% of all women in US
cut fallopian tubes
egg reabsorbed
Vasectomy ANS 11% of all men in US
cut
,Elective Termination of Pregnancy ANS Procedure to deliberately end a pregnancy before fetal
viability
Induced
Medically induced
Reproductive life planning refers to counseling involving which of the following?
A.Adult women of legal age, not minors
B.Couples concerning methods of contraception prior to pregnancy, not postpartum
C.Couples with concerns related to conceiving, genetic abnormalities, and child-spacing needs
D. Family members participating in group therapy ANS C. Couples with concerns related to
conceiving, genetic abnormalities, and child-spacing needs.
Rationale: Reproductive life planning refers to planning for both having and not having children.
During a prephysical interview, the client reports she and her husband use the rhythm method of
contraception. This method of family planning
A. requires abstinence from sexual intercourse the week after menstruation.
B.requires abstinence from sexual intercourse 3 to 4 days before ovulation and 3 to 4 days after ovulation.
c. requires close monitoring of temperature and assessment of cervical mucus.
d.combines abstinence from sexual intercourse 2 days before ovulation and 2 to 3 days after ovulation in
addition to monitoring temperature. ANS B. Requires abstinence from sexual intercourse 3 to 4 days
before ovulation and 3 to 4 days after ovulation
Rationale: Abstinence during these periods provides some degree of protection during the most fertile
days of the cycle.
A woman reports to the clinic after her method of birth control failed 24 hours ago. She is requesting the
"morning-after pill." She has many questions about the medication. During the teaching session, she
should be advised that
A. the mode of action is to suppress ovulation and, thus, prevent pregnancy.
B.the pills prevent pregnancy by reducing progesterone and reducing ovulation.
C.implantation is prevented by the high levels of estrogen.
, d.the pills induce early menses due to their high levels of estrogen. ANS C. Implantation is prevented
by the high levels of estrogen
Rationale: The pills have a high level of estrogen. The high levels of estrogen inhibit progesterone and
implantation. There is no change in the onset of menses.
When a woman uses a vaginal spermicide, which of the following techniques should she use?
A.Use a douche within 6 hours after coitus.
B.Insert the product by applicator no more than 1 hour prior to coitus.
C.Keep a feminine-hygiene product available to use in case her supply of spermicide runs out.
D.Place the product near the vaginal orifice instead of further back for immediate contact. ANS B.
Insert the product by applicator no more than 1 hour prior to coitus.
Rationale: Vaginal spermicides are most effective when placed far back in the vagina; because they have a
short half-life, they should not be placed more than 1 hour before sexual relations; feminine-hygiene
products are not substitutes for spermicides.
A man you care for is interested in learning about vasectomy. Which of the following would you include
in your teaching?
A.It is usually done as an office procedure.
B.He will no longer ejaculate.
C.He may notice increased scrotal swelling.
D.His testes will no longer produce sperm. ANS A. It is usually done as an office procedure.
Rationale: Vasectomy does not stop sperm production; it is an office procedure done to halt the flow of
sperm.
Infertility ANS is the inability to conceive a child or sustain a pregnancy to birth
Subfertility ANS is term used now since most couples have the potential to conceive but are less
likely to do so without additional help
No Pregnancy After 1 Year of Engaging in Unprotected Coitus
Primary: No Previous
Secondary: Previous Viable Pregnancy, Unable to Conceive at Present
Study Tests
Fertility Awareness Methods ANS Calendar (rhythm) method (day 14)
Basal body temperature (inc. c ovulation)
Cervical mucus (Billings) method (thin mucuc c ovulation)
Ovulation awareness
Lactation amenorrhea method
Coitus interruptus (pull out)
Oral Contraceptives ANS Composed of varying amounts of estrogen combined with small amount of
progesterone
Estrogen suppresses FSH and LH, thereby suppressing ovulation
Progesterone decreases the permeability of cervical mucus
Monophasic ANS Fixed doses of estrogen and progesterone
Biphasic ANS Constant amount of estrogen with increased progesterone
Triphasic ANS Varying levels of estrogen and progesterone
Contraindications to oral contraceptions ANS smoking,dvt, cardiovascular disease, htn, diabetes
Tubal Ligation ANS 28% of all women in US
cut fallopian tubes
egg reabsorbed
Vasectomy ANS 11% of all men in US
cut
,Elective Termination of Pregnancy ANS Procedure to deliberately end a pregnancy before fetal
viability
Induced
Medically induced
Reproductive life planning refers to counseling involving which of the following?
A.Adult women of legal age, not minors
B.Couples concerning methods of contraception prior to pregnancy, not postpartum
C.Couples with concerns related to conceiving, genetic abnormalities, and child-spacing needs
D. Family members participating in group therapy ANS C. Couples with concerns related to
conceiving, genetic abnormalities, and child-spacing needs.
Rationale: Reproductive life planning refers to planning for both having and not having children.
During a prephysical interview, the client reports she and her husband use the rhythm method of
contraception. This method of family planning
A. requires abstinence from sexual intercourse the week after menstruation.
B.requires abstinence from sexual intercourse 3 to 4 days before ovulation and 3 to 4 days after ovulation.
c. requires close monitoring of temperature and assessment of cervical mucus.
d.combines abstinence from sexual intercourse 2 days before ovulation and 2 to 3 days after ovulation in
addition to monitoring temperature. ANS B. Requires abstinence from sexual intercourse 3 to 4 days
before ovulation and 3 to 4 days after ovulation
Rationale: Abstinence during these periods provides some degree of protection during the most fertile
days of the cycle.
A woman reports to the clinic after her method of birth control failed 24 hours ago. She is requesting the
"morning-after pill." She has many questions about the medication. During the teaching session, she
should be advised that
A. the mode of action is to suppress ovulation and, thus, prevent pregnancy.
B.the pills prevent pregnancy by reducing progesterone and reducing ovulation.
C.implantation is prevented by the high levels of estrogen.
, d.the pills induce early menses due to their high levels of estrogen. ANS C. Implantation is prevented
by the high levels of estrogen
Rationale: The pills have a high level of estrogen. The high levels of estrogen inhibit progesterone and
implantation. There is no change in the onset of menses.
When a woman uses a vaginal spermicide, which of the following techniques should she use?
A.Use a douche within 6 hours after coitus.
B.Insert the product by applicator no more than 1 hour prior to coitus.
C.Keep a feminine-hygiene product available to use in case her supply of spermicide runs out.
D.Place the product near the vaginal orifice instead of further back for immediate contact. ANS B.
Insert the product by applicator no more than 1 hour prior to coitus.
Rationale: Vaginal spermicides are most effective when placed far back in the vagina; because they have a
short half-life, they should not be placed more than 1 hour before sexual relations; feminine-hygiene
products are not substitutes for spermicides.
A man you care for is interested in learning about vasectomy. Which of the following would you include
in your teaching?
A.It is usually done as an office procedure.
B.He will no longer ejaculate.
C.He may notice increased scrotal swelling.
D.His testes will no longer produce sperm. ANS A. It is usually done as an office procedure.
Rationale: Vasectomy does not stop sperm production; it is an office procedure done to halt the flow of
sperm.
Infertility ANS is the inability to conceive a child or sustain a pregnancy to birth
Subfertility ANS is term used now since most couples have the potential to conceive but are less
likely to do so without additional help
No Pregnancy After 1 Year of Engaging in Unprotected Coitus
Primary: No Previous
Secondary: Previous Viable Pregnancy, Unable to Conceive at Present
