PrepU- CH 4, 9, and 12 (OB Module 1)

Which statement made by a male client who has a history of perpetrating intimate partner violence reflects a known factor that is characteristic of this behavior?

"My classmates always call me a bully"

At the first prenatal visit, the client reports her LMP was November 16, 2019. The nurse determines the estimated due date to be:

August 23, 2020

The nurse who counsels clients who suffer from intimate partner violence understands that abuse can come in which different forms? Select all that apply.

Financial abuse Emotional abuse Physical abuse Sexual abuse

Which information is most important in order to decrease the risk of complications if the client decides to work until her due date?

Frequent rest periods

The nurse is aware of three different phases in the cycle of violence. Which is not one of those phases?

Hopeless stage

The nurse is providing care to a client with abnormal uterine bleeding. Treatment with medications has been unsuccessful, and surgical intervention is being considered. The nurse identifies which technique as being the last resort?

Hysterectomy

What is an advantage of a cervical cap over a diaphragm?

It can be left in place longer

A client, accompanied by the partner, has presented to the emergency department with injuries suggestive of physical abuse. When considering client safety, what is the basis for interviewing the client privately?

Minimizing the risk of causing abuser-triggered violence during the interview or later

A male client visits a fertility clinic after one year of attempting unsuccessfully to impregnate his wife. What is a risk factor associated with male infertility?

No or few sperm cells produced

A pregnant client reports difficulty sleeping well. Which suggestion for sleeping should the nurse prioritize to assist this client?

On her side with the weight of the uterus on the bed

A nurse is preparing a presentation for a health fair on the topic of vasectomy. Which information should the nurse point out in the presentation?

Relatively easy procedure with few complications

Which client immunization titer is most important to assess and document in the prenatal record of the pregnant woman?

Rubella

Which information is important for a woman to understand before undergoing a scheduled tubal ligation?

She must think of the procedure as irreversible

When describing the role of a doula to a group of pregnant women, the nurse would include which information?

The doula primarily focuses on providing continuous labor support

An 11-year-old boy was raised in a home where his father beat his mother on a regular basis. Which statement is true regarding children being raised in a home where they have witnessed intimate partner violence?

They are at increased risk for being abused

The nurse is instructing a client with dysmenorrhea on how to manage her symptoms. Which suggestions should the nurse include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply.

Use heating pads or take warm baths. Increase water consumption. Increase exercise and physical activity.

The generation-to-generation continuum of violence refers to the fact that:

Violence is a learned behavior, and children who witness intimate partner violence are more likely to become abusers themselves.

Which statement is false regarding screening for intimate partner violence in women?

Women tend to fit a profile for intimate partner violence, and victims tend to share similar physical characteristics.

A couple is seeking guidance for their inability to conceive a child after trying for 15 months. They are morbidly obese but state they have friends with the same weight problem who have had no difficulty conceiving. What education can the nurse provide this couple to increase their chances of success?

"Obesity may interfere with effective penetration and deposition of sperm. We will look at several factors to discover what issues you may be encountering."

A client in the third trimester of pregnancy has to travel a long distance by car. The client is anxious about the effect the travel may have on her pregnancy. Which instruction should the nurse provide to promote easy and safe travel for the client?

Always wear a three-point seat belt