NDSU Nursing 360 Final Exam
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General Health History: Present Health Status Genitourinary SystemsAnswer •Do you
have any chronic illness?
•Describe.
•Do you take medications?
•What? How often?
•Oral contraceptives and broad-spectrum antibiotics
•Diuretics and antihypertensive
•Do you ever perform self examination of your genitalia?
•Self testicular exams/self breast exams—are they even recommended??
•How often do you have a genitalia exam by health care professional?
•What were results?
•Women: Pelvic exam and Pap
Men: Genitalia and prostates
•Vaccinations
•Hepatitis A
•Hepatitis B
•Gardasil
General Health History: Past Medical History Genitourinary SystemsAnswer •Have you
had any reproductive problems in the past?
•Describe.
•Have you had surgery on reproductive organs or rectum?
•When?
•How has it affected you?
•Do you have a history of cancer?
,•If so, what type of cancer?
•How was it treated?
General Health History: Family History Genitourinary SystemsAnswer •Women: Has any
woman in family ever had cancer of cervix, ovary, uterus, breast, or colon?
•If so, who?
•When?
•Men: Has any man in family ever had cancer of prostate or testicle?
•Who?
When?
General Health History: Sexual History Genitourinary SystemsAnswer •Are you currently
in a sexual relationship?
•Prefer relationships with men, women, or both?
•Type of sex do you engage in?
•How frequently do you engage in sexual activities?
•Do you or your partner(s) have multiple partners?
•How do you protect yourself from STI's?
•Do you or your partner(s) frequently use drugs or alcohol before you engage in sexual
activity?
•How old were you when you first had intercourse?
•By choice?
•Have you ever been forced into sexual acts as a child or an adult?
•How has this impacted you and your partner?
General Health History: Obstetric History - MenstruationAnswer •How old were you
when you started having periods?
•Menarche typically occurs between ages 12 and 14 years.
•What was date of first day of your last menstrual period (LMP)?
•How often do you have periods?
•How long do they last?
•How would you describe your usual amount of flow-light, moderate, heavy?
, •Have you noted any change in your periods?
General Health History: Obstetric History - PregnancyAnswer •Have you ever been
pregnant?
•How many times?
•How many babies have you had?
•Do you think you may be pregnant now?
•Have you ever had difficulty becoming pregnant?
•What have you tried to do to become pregnant?
•How do you feel about not being able to become pregnant?
MenopauseAnswer •A permanent cessation of menses and is considered complete after
women experience an entire year with no menses
•Ovulation usually ceases 1 to 2 years before menopause
•Most commonly reported problems related to reproductive system and perineum for
men and women include:Answer •Pain
•Genital lesions and discharge
•Urination problems
•Rectal bleeding
•Menstrual problems
Examination: Preparing for the Female ExamAnswer •Before exam:
•Prepare room
•Get equipment
•Warm temperature
•Private location
•Assistant, if needed
•Prepare client
•Empty bladder
•Undress and put on gown.
•Assist into lithotomy position, feet in stirrups, and knees apart with adequate draping,
buttocks at edge of exam table, arms at sides or across chest
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