Question 1

A female client with infertility is suspected as having a problem with patent fallopian tubes and ovum motility. For which health problems should the nurse expect that this client will be evaluated? Select all that apply.
A) Endometriosis
B) Cervical stenosis
C) Ectopic pregnancy
D) Peritubal adhesions
E) Pelvic inflammatory disease

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

The nurse manager is interviewing nurses for a position in an infertility clinic. Which statement best indicates that the interviewee understands the role of the nurse when working with infertile clients?
A) "This position is an assistant to the physician during diagnostic testing for infertility."
B) "My job will be teaching clients how to take their medications and scheduling tests."
C) "I will both teach and support families struggling with emotions as they attempt to become pregnant."
D) "Many of my duties will involve forming therapeutic relationships with clients struggling with infertility."

Accepted Answer

Option C is the best choice as it indicates an understanding of not only the educational role of the nurse but also the importance of emotional support to the clients. Options A and B are too narrow in the scope of nursing responsibilities in infertility clinics, and option D is too general and doesn't indicate a specific understanding of the role of the nurse in this setting.

Question 3

A client asks about the difference between an abdominal hysterectomy and a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). What should the nurse explain to this client? Select all that apply.
A) Recovery will be quicker with an abdominal hysterectomy.
B) The results are nearly the same between the two surgical approaches.
C) An abdominal hysterectomy is indicated for uterine bleeding and small fibroids.
D) Hospitalization will be longer with a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
E) A laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy does not have an abdominal incision.

Accepted Answer

B) Both abdominal hysterectomy and laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) aim to remove the uterus, and the outcomes in terms of the primary goal are similar, though the approaches and recovery can differ.E) A laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) involves smaller incisions for the laparoscope and instruments, and the uterus is removed through the vagina, thus avoiding a large abdominal incision.

Question 4

During an assessment the nurse suspects that a client is at risk for developing a cystocele. What findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? Select all that apply.
A) Age 68
B) Body mass index (BMI) 32
C) Pregnant seven times
D) History of diabetes
E) Takes hormone replacement therapy

Accepted Answer

Age, high BMI, and multiple pregnancies are all risk factors for developing a cystocele, which is a condition where the bladder protrudes into the vagina. History of diabetes and taking hormone replacement therapy are not identified as risk factors for a cystocele.

Question 5

The nurse learns that a client is being considered for a total abdominal hysterectomy. Which health problem should the nurse suspect this client is experiencing? Select all that apply.
A) Small fibroids
B) Ovarian cancer
C) Cervical cancer
D) Pelvic relaxation
E) Abnormal uterine bleeding

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

A client is diagnosed with a uterine prolapse. Which treatments should the nurse prepare to discuss with this client? Select all that apply.
A) Hysterectomy
B) Kegel exercises
C) Vaginal pessary
D) Topical estrogen
E) Systemic estrogen

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 6: Common Gynecologic Problems

A female client with infertility is suspected as having a problem with patent fallopian tubes and ovum motility. For which health problems should the nurse expect that this client will be evaluated? Select all that apply.

The nurse manager is interviewing nurses for a position in an infertility clinic. Which statement best indicates that the interviewee understands the role of the nurse when working with infertile clients?

A client asks about the difference between an abdominal hysterectomy and a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) . What should the nurse explain to this client? Select all that apply.

During an assessment the nurse suspects that a client is at risk for developing a cystocele. What findings did the nurse use to come to this conclusion? Select all that apply.

The nurse learns that a client is being considered for a total abdominal hysterectomy. Which health problem should the nurse suspect this client is experiencing? Select all that apply.

A client is diagnosed with a uterine prolapse. Which treatments should the nurse prepare to discuss with this client? Select all that apply.