Women's Health Test 1 TB Questions

After teaching a class on sexual violence, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as a type of sexual violence. (Select all that apply.) A) Female genital cutting B) Bondage C) Infanticide D) Human trafficking E) Rape

A, B, C, D, E

A nurse is working with a victim of intimate partner violence and helping her develop a safety plan. Which of the following would the nurse suggest that the woman take with her? (Select all that apply.) A) Driver's license B) Social security number C) Cash D) Phone cards E) Health insurance cards

A, B, C, E

A nurse is assessing a rape survivor for post-traumatic stress disorder. The nurse asks the woman, "Do you feel as though you are reliving the trauma?" The nurse is assessing for which of the following? A) Physical symptoms B) Intrusive thoughts C) Avoidance D) Hyperarousal

B

A nurse is describing the structure and function of the reproductive system to an adolescent health class. The nurse describes the secretion of the seminal vesicles as which of the following? A) Mucus-like B) Alkaline C) Acidic D) Semen

B

A woman comes to the clinic complaining of a vaginal discharge. The nurse suspects that the client has an infection. When gathering additional information, which of the following would the nurse be least like- ly to identify as placing the client at risk for an infection? A) Recent antibiotic therapy for an upper respiratory infection B) Last menstrual period about 5 days ago. C) Weekly douching D) Frequent use of feminine hygiene sprays.

B

A woman comes to the clinic for an evaluation. During the visit, the woman tells the nurse that her men- strual cycles have become irregular. "I've also been waking up at night feeling really hot and sweating. The nurse interprets these findings as which of the following? A) Menopause B) Perimenopause C) Climacteric D) Menarche

B

When describing the cycle of violence to a community group, the nurse explains that the first phase usual- ly is: A) Somehow triggered by the victim's behavior B) Characterized by tension-building and minor battery C) Associated with loss of physical and emotional control D) Like a honeymoon that lulls the victim

B

When describing the hormones involved in the menstrual cycle, a nurse identifies which hormone as re- sponsible for initiating the cycle? A) Estrogen B) Luteinizing hormone C) Progesterone D) Prolactin

B

After teaching a group of adolescent girls about female reproductive development, the nurse determines that teaching was successful when the girls state that menarche is defined as a woman's first: A) Sexual experience B) Full hormonal cycle C) Menstrual period D) Sign of breast development

C

Teaching for victims who are recovering from abusive situations must focus on ways to: A) Enhance their personal appearance and hairstyle B) Develop their creativity and work ethic C) Improve their communication skills and assertiveness D) Plan more nutritious meals to improve their own health

C

After teaching a group of pregnant women about breast-feeding, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the group identifies which hormone as important for the production of breast milk after childbirth? A) Placental estrogen B) Progesterone C) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone D) Prolactin

D

The nurse is explaining the events that lead up to ovulation. Which hormone would the nurse identify as being primarily responsible for ovulation? A) Estrogen B) Progesterone C) Follicle-stimulating hormone D) Luteinizing hormone

D

A nurse is conducting a class for a group of teenage girls about female reproductive anatomy and physi- ology. Which of the following would the nurse include as an external female reproductive organ? Select all that apply. A) Mons pubis B) Labia C) Vagina D) Clitoris E) Uterus

a, b, d

A client with a 28-day cycle reports that she ovulated on May 10. The nurse would expect the client's next menses to begin on: A) May 24 B) May 26 C) May 30 D) June 1

A

A nurse is examining a female client and tests the client's vaginal pH. Which finding would the nurse in- terpret as normal? A) 4.5 B) 7 C) 8.5 D) 10

A

After teaching a group of students about sexual abuse and violence, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students describe incest as involving which of the following? A) Sexual exploitation by blood or surrogate relatives B) Sexual abuse of individuals over age 18 C) Violent aggressive assault on a person D) Consent between perpetrator and victim.

A

The nurse is teaching a health education class on male reproductive anatomy and asks the students to identify the site of sperm production. Which structure, if identified by the group, would indicate to the nurse that the teaching was successful? A) Testes B) Seminal vesicles C) Scrotum D) Prostate gland

A

When a nurse suspects that a client may have been abused, the first action should be to: A) Ask the client about the injuries and if they are related to abuse. B) Encourage the client to leave the batterer immediately. C) Set up an appointment with a domestic violence counselor. D) Ask the suspected abuser about the victim's injuries.

A

When describing the ovarian cycle to a group of students, which phase would the instructor include? A) Luteal phase B) Proliferative phase C) Menstrual phase D) Secretory phase

A

When developing a presentation for a local community organization on violence, the nurse is planning to include statistics on intimate partner abuse and its effects on children. In what percentage of the cases in which a parent is abused are the children battered also? A) 50% to 75% B) 25% to 50% C) 10% to 25% D) Less than 5%

A

When the nurse is alone with a client, the client says, "It was all my fault. The house was so messy when he got home and I know he hates that." Which response would be most appropriate? A) "It is not your fault. No one deserves to be hurt. " B) "What else did you do to make him so angry with you?" C) "You need to start to clean the house early in the day." D) "Remember, he works hard and you need to meet his needs."

A

Which of the following nursing actions would be least helpful for a client who is a victim of violence? A) Assist the client to project her anger. B) Provide information about a safe home and crisis line. C) Teach her about the cycle of violence. D) Discuss her legal and personal rights.

A

-The nurse is presenting a class at a local community health center on violence during pregnancy. Which of the following would the nurse include as a possible complication? A) Hypertension of pregnancy B) Chorioamnionitis C) Placenta previa D) Postterm labor

B

-When describing the menstrual cycle to a group of young women, the nurse explains that estrogen levels are highest during which phase of the endometrial cycle? A) Menstrual B) Proliferative C) Secretory D) Ischemic

B

A battered pregnant woman reports to the nurse that her husband has stopped hitting her and promises never to hurt her again. Which of the following is an appropriate response? A) "That's great. I wish you both the best." B) "The cycle of violence often repeats itself." C) "He probably didn't mean to hurt you." D) "You need to consider leaving him."

B

A nurse is caring for a woman who was recently raped. The nurse would expect this woman to experi- ence which of the following first? A) Denial B) Disorganization C) Reorganization D) Integration

B

A nurse is presenting a discussion on sexual violence at a local community college. When describing the incidence of sexual violence, the nurse would identify that a woman has which chance of experiencing a sexual assault in her lifetime? A) One in three B) One in six C) Two in 15 D) Three in 20

B

A nurse is reading a journal article about sexual abuse. Which age range would the nurse expect to find as the peak age for such abuse? A) 7-10 years B) 8-12 years C) 14-18 years D) 18-22 years

B

A nursing instructor is describing the hormones involved in the menstrual cycle to a group of nursing stu- dents. The instructor determines the teaching was successful when the students identify follicle-stimulat- ing hormone as being secreted by which of the following? A) Hypothalamus B) Anterior pituitary gland C) Ovaries D) Corpus luteum

B

In addition to providing privacy, which of the following would be most appropriate initially in situations involving suspected abuse? A) Allow the client to have a good cry over the situation. B) Tell the client, "Injuries like these don't usually happen by accident." C) Call the police immediately so they can question the victim. D) Ask the abuser to describe his side of the story first.

B

The nurse is assessing a 13-year-old girl who has had her first menses. Which of the following events would the nurse expect to have occurred first? A) Evidence of pubic hair B) Development of breast buds C) Onset of menses D) Growth spurt

B

The nurse is preparing an outline for a class on the physiology of the male sexual response. Which event would the nurse identify as occurring first? A) Sperm emission B) Penile vasodilation C) Psychological release D) Ejaculation

B

When describing the male sexual response to a group of students, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when they identify emission as which of the following? A) Semen forced through the urethra to the outside B) Movement of sperm from the testes and fluid into the urethras C) Dilation of the penile arteries with increased blood flow to the tissues. D) Body's return to the physiologic nonstimulated state

B

Which of the following would the nurse describe as a characteristic of the second phase of the cycle of vio- lence? A) The batterer is contrite and attempts to apologize for the behavior. B) The physical battery is abrupt and unpredictable. C) Verbal assaults begin to escalate toward the victim. D) The victim accepts the anger as legitimately directed at her.

B

A group of nurses are researching information about risk factors for intimate partner violence in men. Which of the following would the nurses expect to find related to the individual person? (Select all that apply.) A) Dysfunctional family system B) Low academic achievement C) Victim of childhood violence D) Heavy alcohol consumption E) Economic stress

B, C, D

A group of students are preparing a class discussion about rape and sexual assault. Which of the follow- ing would the students include as being most accurate? (Select all that apply.) A) Most victims of rape tell someone about it. B) Few women falsely cry "rape." C) Women have rape fantasies desiring to be raped. D) A rape victim feels vulnerable and betrayed afterwards. E) Medication and counseling can help a rape victim cope.

B, D, E

After teaching a group of students about female reproductive anatomy, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as the site of fertilization? A) Vagina B) Uterus C) Fallopian tubes D) Vestibule

C

During a follow-up visit to the clinic, a victim of sexual assault reports that she has changed her job and moved to another town. She tells the nurse, "I pretty much stay to myself at work and at home." The nurse interprets these findings to indicate that the client is in which phase of rape recovery? A) Disorganization B) Denial C) Reorganization D) Integration

C

The primary goal when working with victims of intimate partner violence is to: A) Convince them to leave the abuser soon B) Help them cope with their life as it is C) Empower them to regain control of their life D) Arrest the abuser so he or she can't abuse again

C

When describing an episode, the victim reports that she attempted to calm her partner down to keep things from escalating. This behavior reflects which phase of the cycle of violence? A) Battering B) Honeymoon C) Tension-building D) Reconciliation

C

Which female reproductive tract structure would the nurse describe to a group of young women as con- taining rugae that enable it to dilate during labor and birth? A) Cervix B) Fallopian tube C) Vagina D) Vulva

C

A woman comes to the clinic complaining that she has little sexual desire. As part of the client's evalua- tion, the nurse would anticipate the need to evaluate which hormone level? A) Progesterone B) Estrogen C) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone D) Testosterone

D

After teaching a class on date rape, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as the most common date rape drug? A) Gamma hydroxybutyrate B) Liquid ecstasy C) Ketamine D) Rohypnol

D

The nurse is creating a diagram that illustrates the components of the male reproductive system. Which structure would be inappropriate for the nurse to include as an accessory gland? A) Seminal vesicles B) Prostate gland C) Cowper's glands D) Vas deferens

D

Which approach would be most appropriate when counseling a woman who is a suspected victim of vio- lence? A) Offer her a pamphlet about the local battered women's shelter. B) Call her at home to ask her some questions about her marriage. C) Wait until she comes in a few more times to make a better assessment. D) Ask, "Have you ever been physically hurt by your partner?"

D

Which of the following statements would be most appropriate to empower victims of violence to take ac- tion? A) "Give your partner more time to come around." B) "Remember—children do best in two-parent families." C) "Change your behavior so as not to trigger the violence." D) "You are a good person and you deserve better than this."

D

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about the male reproductive structures. The stu- dents demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as acces- sory organs? (Select all that apply.) A) Testes B) Vas deferens C) Bulbourethral glands D) Prostate gland E) Penis

b, c, d