Chapter 38: Care of Women with Reproductive Disorders Latest Exam Questions Answered Correctly.
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Care of the Patient with a Reproductive Disorder
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Care Of The Patient With A Reproductive Disorder
The patient complains to the nurse about a sharp pain in the lower quadrants every month at midcycle that lasts for several hours. This description is consistent with which underlying pathophysiological process?
a. Round ligament stretching to support the uterus
b. Mittelschmerz, a pain associa...
Chapter 38: Care of Women with
Reproductive Disorders Latest Exam
Questions Answered Correctly.
The patient complains to the nurse about a sharp pain in the lower quadrants every month at midcycle
that lasts for several hours. This description is consistent with which underlying pathophysiological
process?
a. Round ligament stretching to support the uterus
b. Mittelschmerz, a pain associated with ovulation
c. Premenstrual uterine enlargement
d. Endometrial changes - Answer ANS: B
Mittelschmerz is a pain in either lower quadrant associated with ovulation. There is no stretching of the
round ligaments during the midcycle period. Premenstrual uterine changes do not produce discomfort.
How does the body benefit from the normal acidic pH of the vaginal vault?
a. Supported vaginal muscle tone
b. Vaginal lubrication
c. A hostile environment to sperm
d. Protection against infection - Answer ANS: D
The acidic pH of the vagina, provided by lactic acid, is a defense against infection. The low pH is a hostile
environment for pathogens. Muscle tone in the vagina is not affected by the pH level. The vagina is not a
hostile environment to the sperm.
, The nurse is educating a speaking to a group of junior high girls about reproductive health. Which
information is most important to include?
a. Breasts may be tender in the middle of the cycle.
b. Girls ages 12 or older who have not had a period should see a doctor.
c. Irregular or missed periods are nothing to worry about.
d. A normal period may last up to 2 weeks. - Answer ANS: A
Hormonal changes during the midportion of the cycle may increase breast tenderness. The onset of the
menstrual cycle completes puberty and usually occurs between ages 9 and 17. During the first year
following menarche, the menstrual cycle may be somewhat irregular, but by the second year a regular
cycle of approximately 28 days is normally established. Irregular periods may be a benign finding, but
late or absent periods could also be a cause for concern (including a potential sign of pregnancy).
Menstrual bleeding occurs about 14 days after ovulation and lasts between 2 and 8 days.
When does premenstrual syndrome (PMS) occur?
a. The follicular phase of the ovarian cycle
b. The luteal phase of the ovarian cycle
c. The dismantling stage of the menstrual cycle
d. The proliferative stage of the stage of the menstrual cycle - Answer ANS: B
PMS occur during the luteal stage, which lasts from day 15 to day 28 of a 28-day cycle. The uterus
prepares to receive a fertilized ovum during this phase. The follicular phase includes the first 14 days of a
28-day cycle. During this dismantling stage, the endometrial layer sloughs away and menstrual flow
begins. During the proliferative stage of the menstrual cycle, the follicle grows and the egg matures.
The nurse is educating a patient with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) about potential triggers.
Which nutritional change should the nurse suggest to help reduce symptoms?
a. Eat whole-grain bread instead of white bread.
b. Drink 4 ounces of red wine once a week.
c. Increase red meat intake to boost iron stores.
d. Use sugar instead of artificial sweeteners. - Answer ANS: A
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