Chapter 10: Assessing the Female Genitourinary System

Chapter 10: Assessing the Female Genitourinary System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

Multiple Choice

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

 

____     1.   The nurse is assessing vaginal bleeding during the health history. Which question is appropriate?

1)	“How many pads or tampons are used in a 2 hour period?”
2)	“How many pads or tampons are used in a 10 hour period?”
3)	“How many pads or tampons are used in a 24 hour period?”
4)	“How many pads or tampons are used in a 72 hour period?”

 

 

____     2.   Which term is used to describe painful menstruation?

1)	Amenorrhea
2)	Dysmenorrhea
3)	Myalgia
4)	Menarche

 

 

____     3.   Which cultural/ethnic view of women is common for the Amish?

1)	Women gain status with age.
2)	Status and power increase with pregnancy.
3)	Pregnancy is expected within 1 year of marriage.
4)	High status is associated with the role of wife and mother.

 

 

____     4.   During the health history, the nurse should begin with questions about which topic?

1)	Sexual satisfaction
2)	Self-care
3)	Sexual practices
4)	Symptoms

 

 

____     5.   The nurse is assessing a patient who reports vaginal discharge for 1 week, itching, and mild dysuria. Which question is appropriate to include in the assessment history for this patient?

1)	“What is the color of the discharge?”
2)	“Does your sexual partner have the same symptoms?”
3)	“How often do you have vaginal bleeding?”
4)	“How would you describe your normal flow?”

 

Answer Section

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. ANS:  3

Chapter number and title: 10, Assessing the Female Genitourinary System

Chapter learning objective: N/A

Chapter page reference: 279

Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment

Client Need: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

Cognitive level: Application (Applying)

Concept: Female Reproduction

Difficulty: Moderate

	Feedback
1	When assessing vaginal bleeding the nurse would not ask how many pads or tampons are used in a 2 hour period.
2	When assessing vaginal bleeding the nurse would not ask how many pads or tampons are used in a 10 hour period.
3	The nurse will ask the patient how many pads or tampons are used in a 24 hour period to assess how much bleeding occurs.
4	When assessing vaginal bleeding the nurse would not ask how many pads or tampons are used in a 72 hour period.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Female Reproduction

 

2. ANS:  2

Chapter number and title: 10, Assessing the Female Genitourinary System

Chapter learning objective: N/A

Chapter page reference: 279

Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment

Client Need: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

Cognitive level: Comprehension (Understanding)

Concept: Female Reproduction

Difficulty: Easy

	Feedback
1	Amenorrhea is the term used to describe the absence of a menstrual period.
2	Dysmenorrhea is the term used to describe painful menstruation.
3	Myalgia is not a term used to describe menstruation.
4	Menarche is another term used for the first menstruation.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Female Reproduction

 

3. ANS:  4

Chapter number and title: 10, Assessing the Female Genitourinary System

Chapter learning objective: N/A

Chapter page reference: 278

Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment

Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Cognitive level: Comprehension (Understanding)

Concept: Diversity

Difficulty: Easy

	Feedback
1	Arab American women gain status with age.
2	Egyptian American women gain status and power with pregnancy.
3	Egyptian American women are expected to be pregnant within 1 year of marriage.
4	Amish women gain high status with the role of wife and mother.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Diversity

 

4. ANS:  4

Chapter number and title: 10, Assessing the Female Genitourinary System

Chapter learning objective: N/A

Chapter page reference: 279

Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment

Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Cognitive level: Application (Applying)

Concept: Assessment

Difficulty: Easy

	Feedback
1	Sexual satisfaction questions are appropriate near the end of the history.
2	Self-care practice questions are appropriate near the end of the history.
3	Sexual practice questions are appropriate near the end of the history.
4	Reproductive health history questions relate to sexual function, fertility, sexual satisfaction, sexual practices, and self-care. Begin by asking about symptoms the patient is experiencing.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Assessment

 

5. ANS:  1

Chapter number and title: 10, Assessing the Female Genitourinary System

Chapter learning objective: N/A

Chapter page reference: 279

Integrated Processes: Nursing Process: Assessment

Client Need: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation

Cognitive level: Application (Applying)

Concept: Female Reproduction, Assessment

Difficulty: Moderate

	Feedback
1	It is appropriate for the nurse to ask the patient to describe the color of the vaginal discharge.
2	Asking if the patient’s sexual partner has the same symptoms is more appropriate for a patient who presents with a lesion.
3	Asking the patient about vaginal bleeding is more appropriate if the patient presents with abnormal vaginal bleeding.
4	Asking the patient about the normal menstrual flow is more appropriate for a patient who presents with vaginal bleeding.

 

 

PTS:   1                    CON:  Female Reproduction | Assessment