Chapter 04: Contraception, Abortion, and Infertility

Maternity Nursing 8th Edition By Lowdermilk, Perry, Cashion

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Chapter 04: Contraception, Abortion, and Infertility

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. A married couple is discussing alternatives for pregnancy prevention and has asked about fertility awareness methods (FAMs). The nurse’s most appropriate reply is:
a. “They’re not very effective, and it’s very likely you’ll get pregnant.”
b. “They can be effective for many couples, but they require motivation.”
c. “These methods have a few advantages and several health risks.”
d. “You would be much safer going on the pill and not having to worry.”

 

ANS: B

 

  Feedback
A FAMs are effective if used correctly by a woman with a regular menstrual cycle. The typical failure rate for all FAMs is 25% during the first year of use.
B FAMs are effective with proper vigilance of ovulatory changes in the body and adherence to coitus intervals.
C FAMs have no associated health risks.
D The use of birth control has associated health risks. In addition, taking a pill daily requires compliance on the patient’s part.

 

DIF:   Cognitive Level: Application        REF:  98, 99

OBJ:  Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance        TOP:  Nursing Process: Planning

 

  1. Which test used to diagnose the basis of infertility is done during the luteal or secretory phase of the menstrual cycle?
a. Hysterosalpingogram
b. Endometrial biopsy
c. Laparoscopy
d. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level

 

ANS: B

 

  Feedback
A A hysterosalpingogram is scheduled 2 to 5 days after menstruation to avoid flushing potentially fertilized ovum out through a uterine tube into the peritoneal cavity.
B Endometrial biopsy is scheduled after ovulation, during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
C Laparoscopy usually is scheduled early in the menstrual cycle.
D Hormone analysis is performed to assess endocrine function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis when menstrual cycles are absent or irregular.

 

DIF:   Cognitive Level: Knowledge        REF:  125

OBJ:  Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity                                         TOP:   Nursing Process: Planning

 

  1. A man smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. He wants to know if smoking is contributing to the difficulty he and his wife are having getting pregnant. The nurse’s most appropriate response is:
a. “Your sperm count seems to be okay based on the first semen analysis.”
b. “Only marijuana cigarettes affect sperm count.”
c. “Smoking can give you lung cancer, even though it has no effect on sperm.”
d. “Smoking can reduce the quality of your sperm.”

 

ANS: D

 

  Feedback
A This statement is inaccurate. Sperm counts vary from day to day and depend on emotional and physical status and sexual activity. Therefore a single analysis may be inconclusive. A minimum of two analyses must be performed several weeks apart to assess male fertility.
B The use of alcohol and marijuana may affect sperm counts.
C The use of tobacco may affect sperm counts.
D The use of tobacco may reduce the quality of the sperm.

 

DIF:   Cognitive Level: Application        REF:  123

OBJ:  Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance        TOP:  Nursing Process: Diagnosis

 

  1. A couple is trying to cope with an infertility problem. They want to know what they can do to preserve their emotional equilibrium. The nurse’s most appropriate response is:
a. “Tell your friends and family so they can help you.”
b. “Talk only to other friends who are infertile because only they can help.”
c. “Get involved with a support group. I’ll give you some names.”
d. “Start adoption proceedings immediately because it is very difficult to obtain an infant.”

 

ANS: C

 

  Feedback
A Although talking about their feelings may unburden them of negative feelings, infertility can be a major stressor that affects the couple’s relationships with family and friends.
B Limiting their interactions to other infertile couples may be a beginning point for addressing psychosocial needs, but depending on where the other couple is in their own recovery process, this may or may not help them.
C Venting negative feelings may unburden the couple. A support group may provide a safe haven for the couple to share their experiences and gain insight from others’ experiences.
D This statement is not supportive of the psychosocial needs of this couple and may be detrimental to their well-being.

 

DIF:   Cognitive Level: Application        REF:  124

OBJ:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity                                       TOP:   Nursing Process: Assessment

 

  1. Which contraceptive method has a failure rate of less than 25%?
a. Standard days
b. Periodic abstinence
c. Ovulation method
d. Coitus interruptus

 

ANS: A

 

  Feedback
A The standard days variation on the calendar method has a failure rate of 14%.
B The periodic abstinence method has a failure rate of 25% or higher. The standard days variation on the calendar method has a failure rate of 14%.
C The postovulation method has a failure rate of 25% or higher.
D The coitus interruptus method has a failure rate of 27% or higher.

 

DIF:   Cognitive Level: Knowledge        REF:  99, 100

OBJ:  Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

TOP:  Nursing Process: Implementation

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