PN 131 Women's Infection Test 5
Questions and Answers 2024/2025
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
Usually caused by strains of Staphylococcus aureus toxins that can produce shock,
coagulation defects, and tissue damage if they enter the bloodstream
Toxic shock is cause by
Use of high-absorbency tampons
Use of a diaphragm or cervical cap for contraception
Toxic shock S/S
Sudden spiking fever Flulike symptoms Hypotension Generalized rash that resembles
a sunburn Skin peeling from palms of hands and soles of feet after 1 to 2 weeks of the
illness
Prevention of TSS
Hand hygiene
Change tampons at least every 4 hours.
Do not use super-absorbent tampons.
Use peri pads rather than tampons when sleeping.
Do not use diaphragm or cervical cap during the menstrual period.
Remove diaphragm or cervical cap as recommended by the health care provider.
STIs Prevention Primary
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5P's: Partners, Practices, Prevention of pregnancy, Protection from STIs, Past history of
STIs
Safer sex practices
Knowledge of partner, reducing partners
Low-risk sex
Condom use and Vaccination
STI Secondary prevention
Prompt diagnosis & treatment to prevent complications and transmission to others
Normal vaginal discharge (leukorrhea)
Clear to cloudy (may be slightly yellow when dries) Mild inoffensive odor
Non-irritating
Acidic (pH 4-5)
Fungal or bacterial
Candidiasis
Trichomoniasis
Chlamydia trachomatis
Gonorrhea (GC)
Syphilis
PID
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