Reproductive Saunders

A nursing student is asked to identify the layers of tissue found within the uterus. Which student responses are correct with regard to the tissue layers of the uterus? Select all that apply. A. Ectometrium B. Myometrium C. Perimetrium D. Endometrium E. Transmetrium

B. Myometrium C. Perimetrium D. Endometrium

The maternity nursing instructor asks a nursing student to identify the hormones that are produced by the ovaries. Which hormones identified by the student indicate an understanding of the hormones produced by this endocrine gland? Select all that apply. A. Oxytocin B. Estrogen C. Progesterone D. Luteinizing hormone (LH) E. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) F. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

B. Estrogen C. Progesterone

Which statements made by the nursing student accurately reflect correct information about the hormone oxytocin? Select all that apply. A. "Production of oxytocin occurs in the ovaries." B. "It is produced by the anterior pituitary gland." C. "It can cause contractions of the uterus during and after birth." D. "Release of oxytocin stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin." E. "Oxytocin is used primarily for labor induction and augmentation."

C. "It can cause contractions of the uterus during and after birth." D. "Oxytocin is used primarily for labor induction and augmentation."

The nurse is caring for a 45-year-old client. The client has 3 healthy children, all born via spontaneous vaginal birth. The client has been diagnosed with mild uterine prolapse and asks the nurse what she can do to prevent further prolapse. The nurse would include which instructions in the teaching plan? Select all that apply. A. Lose weight. B. Eat a diet high in fiber. C. Perform Kegel exercises. D. Take a stool softener daily as needed. E. Engage in high-impact exercise 3 to 5 times weekly.

A. Lose weight. B. Eat a diet high in fiber. C. Perform Kegel exercises. D. Take a stool softener daily as needed.

The nurse at an outpatient cardiology clinic is reviewing the medical history of a 48-year-old client during a routine exam. The client is complaining of the inability to maintain an erection and asks the nurse what could be causing it. Which information would the nurse include as possible contributing factors to his erectile dysfunction? Select all that apply. A. Weight 245 lb B. Total cholesterol 223 mg/dL C. Serum creatinine 1.86 mg/dL D. Blood pressure 117/68 mm Hg E. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) 1.54 mlU/L

A. Weight 245 lb B. Total cholesterol 223 mg/dL C. Serum creatinine 1.86 mg/dL

The nursing instructor asks a nursing student to list the functions of the amniotic fluid. The student needs further teaching if which responses are made? Select all that apply. A. Allows for fetal movement B. Is a measure of kidney function C. Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus D. Maintains the body temperature of the fetus E. Prevents large particles such as bacteria from passing to the fetus F. Provided an exchange of nutrients and was products between the mother and the fetus

E. Prevents large particles such as bacteria from passing to the fetus F. Provides an exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and the fetus

The nurse is teaching an adolescent female about menstruation. Which statements if made by the adolescent female demonstrate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply. A. "The average duration of menstruation is 3 days." B. "Menstruation typically begins 14 days after ovulation." C. "The menstrual cycle prepares the uterus for pregnancy." D. "I will lose about 40 mL of blood during my menstrual period." E. "The day of ovulation is counted as the first day of the menstrual cycle."

A. "The average duration of menstruation is 3 days." E. "The day of ovulation is counted as the first day of the menstrual cycle."

The nursing instructor asks a nursing student to list the functions of the amniotic fluid. The student responds correctly by stating that which are functions of amniotic fluid? Select all that apply. A. Allows for fetal movement B. Is a measure of kidney function C. Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus D. Maintains the body temperature of the fetus E. Prevents large particles such as bacteria from passing to the fetus F. Provides an exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and the fetus

A. Allows for fetal movement B. Is a measure of kidney function C. Surrounds, cushions, and protects the fetus D Maintains the body temperature of the fetus

The nursing student is assigned to care for an adolescent female client in the health care clinic who has the potential diagnosis of gonorrhea. Which signs/ symptoms if found in this client support this diagnosis? Select all that apply. A. Edematous labia B. Acute severe pelvic pain C. Generalized lymphadenopathy D. Maculopapular rash on the palms and soles of the feet E. Presence of a greenish-yellow purulent endocervical discharge

A. Edematous labia B. Acute severe pelvic pain E. Presence of a greenish-yellow purulent endocervical discharge

A client presents to a women's health clinic and would like to begin taking an oral contraceptive pill (OCP). The nurse reviews the client's past medical history and suspects that oral contraceptives may not be the best option for her. Which information in the client's past medical history would trigger the nurse to question oral contraceptives for this client? Select all that apply. A. Hepatitis B. Cholecystitis C. Meniscus tear D. Hashimoto thyroiditis E. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)

A. Hepatitis B. Cholecystitis E. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)

The nurse observes a student nurse using a bladder scanner to determine a postoperative hysterectomy client's post-void residual (PVR). Which actions observed demonstrate the need for further teaching? Select all that apply. A Placing the scan head on the symphysis pubis and aiming toward the bladder B. Pressing and holding the done button to display the volume measurement and print results C. Applying a generous amount of transmission/ conductivity gel across the client's abdomen D. Pressing the gender button to select the male setting and wiping the scan head with an alcohol pad E. Turning on the scanner by pressing the on/off button and then the scan button to turn on the scanning screen F. Assisting the client to a supine position with head elevated on a pillow and exposing the client's lower abdomen

A. Placing the scan head on the symphysis pubis and aiming toward the bladder C. Applying a generous amount of transmission/conductivity gel across the client's abdomen

The nurse in a women's health clinic is reinforcing instructions to a client that is being treated for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Which information is essential for the nurse to reinforce before discharge? Select all that apply. A. Refrain from sexual activity for 3 weeks B. Get plenty of rest and increase fluid intake C. Continue antibiotic for 2 days after symptoms resolve D. Re-evaluation in 48-72 hours is necessary, unless signs/symptoms are improving E. Inform your sexual partner of the need for treatment, even if no signs/symptoms are present

A. Refrain from sexual activity for 3 weeks. B. Get plenty of rest and increase fluid intake. E. Inform your sexual partner of the need for treatment, even if no signs/symptoms are present.

The maternity nurse is describing the ovarian cycle to a group of nursing students and asks a nursing student to identify the phases of the cycle. Which phases stated by the nursing student indicate a need for further teaching in this area? Select all that apply. A. Luteal phase B. Ovulatory phase C. Secretory phase D. Proliferative phase E. Preovulatory phase

C. Secretory phase D. Proliferative phase

A maternity nurse is providing an in-service educational session to nursing students regarding the process of conception. The nurse determines that successful learning has occurred if the nursing students correctly identify which statements as true? Select all that apply. A. The stage of the embryo lasts for 12 weeks. B. Uterine implantation occurs 21 days following fertilization. C. The blastocyst usually implants in the anterior or posterior fundal region. D. Fertilization of the mature ovum occurs in the distal third of the fallopian tube. E. Human chorionic gonadotropin is the hormone needed for a positive pregnancy test.

C. The blastocyst usually implants in the anterior or posterior fundal region. D. Fertilization of the mature ovum occurs in the distal third of the fallopian tube. E. Human chorionic gonadotropin is the hormone needed for a positive pregnancy test.