Question 1

During a presentation on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a participant asks the nurse why STIs occur more often in women. Which of the following would the nurse address as a possible reason?

Accepted Answer

The moist environment of the vagina provides an ideal environment for the growth and proliferation of microorganisms, making women more susceptible to STIs. Other factors, such as a higher likelihood of trauma during sex, hormonal fluctuations affecting the vaginal environment, and limited access to healthcare may also contribute to increased risk for women. A and B are incorrect as no evidence supports women engaging in sexual activity with multiple partners more frequently than men and genetic predisposition as a reason for increased risk. C is also not correct as there are several known reasons why women are more at risk for STIs.

Question 2

A client is being treated for gonorrhea. Which agent would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone is the recommended treatment for gonorrhea due to increasing antibiotic resistance to other drugs. Penicillin and tetracycline are no longer effective due to widespread resistance, and levofloxacin is no longer recommended as first-line treatment due to increasing resistance.

Question 3

The nurse is assessing a female client with genital herpes. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes typically presents with multiple vesicles on the genital area, which can eventually rupture and form painful ulcers.

Question 4

A client with genital warts is receiving treatment with a local application of trichloroacetic acid. Which client statement indicates adequate understanding of the procedure?

Accepted Answer

Option A is incorrect because several treatments may be required to get rid of the warts completely. Option C is incorrect because while the warts may disappear after treatment, the virus that causes them is still present in the body, so the client is not cured. Option D is incorrect because partners may also need to be treated to prevent reinfection. Option B is the correct answer because the statement shows understanding that the client may still be contagious even after treatment, and that it is only temporary.

Question 5

After teaching a group of students about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the instructor determines that additional teaching is necessary when the students identify which STI as curable with treatment?

Accepted Answer

While there are treatments available for genital herpes, there is currently no cure for the virus. Treatments can help manage symptoms and reduce outbreaks, but the virus remains in the body for life. Therefore, identifying genital herpes as curable with treatment indicates a lack of understanding and requires additional teaching. The other STIs listed (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) are all curable with antibiotics.

Quiz 56: Caring Forclients With Sexually Transmitted Infections

During a presentation on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , a participant asks the nurse why STIs occur more often in women. Which of the following would the nurse address as a possible reason?

A client is being treated for gonorrhea. Which agent would the nurse expect the physician to prescribe?

The nurse is assessing a female client with genital herpes. Which of the following would the nurse expect to find?

A client with genital warts is receiving treatment with a local application of trichloroacetic acid. Which client statement indicates adequate understanding of the procedure?

After teaching a group of students about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) , the instructor determines that additional teaching is necessary when the students identify which STI as curable with treatment?