Chapter 18: Well Women’s Health

Chapter 18: Well Women’s Health

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

Multiple Response

1. Physical activity can lower a woman’s risk for (select all that apply):
2. Endometriosis
3. Depression
4. Colon cancer
5. Arthritis

ANS: b, c

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health, physical activity can lower a woman’s risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, breast cancer, falls, and depression.

KEY: Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning | Cognitive Level: Knowledge | Content Area: Health Promotion | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Difficulty Level: Moderate

2. During a routine physical of a 31-year-old non-Hispanic black woman, it was noted that the woman’s BMI is 32, her only exercise is taking care of her two children, her last Pap test was 2 years ago, and her last clinical breast exam was 2 years ago. Based on this information the woman (select all that apply):
3. Needs to be scheduled for a Pap test
4. Needs to be scheduled for a clinical breast exam
5. Is at risk for type 2 diabetes
6. Is at risk for depression

ANS: c, d
Recommended screenings for women ages 19 to 39 are clinical breast exams and Pap test every 3 years. Obesity (a BMI of 30 or greater) places the woman at risk for type 2 diabetes; decreased physical activity places the woman at risk of depression.

KEY: Integrated Process: Nursing Process | Cognitive Level: Application and Comprehension | Content Area: Health Promotion | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Difficulty Level: Hard

3. Excessive drinking places the woman at risk for (select all that apply):
4. Suicide
5. Stroke
6. Breast cancer
7. Menstrual disorders

ANS: a, b, c

Excessive drinking places a woman at risk for alcoholism, elevated blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, stroke, breast cancer, suicide and accidents.

KEY: Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning | Cognitive Level: Knowledge | Content Area: Health Promotion | Client Need: Reduction of Risk Potential | Difficulty Level: Moderate

4. The woman’s health clinic nurse is providing information to a 21-year-old woman who is being scheduled for a pelvic exam and Pap test. This information should include (select all that apply):
5. The Pap test is a diagnostic test for cervical cancer.
6. The woman should not use tampons or vaginal medication or engage in sexual intercourse within 48 hours of the exam.
7. The best time to have a Pap test is 5 days after the menstrual period has ended.
8. The woman should have a yearly Pap test.

ANS: 2, 3

The Pap test is a screening versus a diagnostic test. Women should not douche; use tampons; use vaginal creams, spermicide foams, creams, or jellies; use vaginal lubricants or moisturizers; use vaginal medications; or have sexual intercourse for 48 hours prior to the exam. The best time to obtain a Pap test is 5 days after the period ends. Women ages 19 to 39 should have a Pap test every 3 years.

KEY: Integrated Process: Teaching and Learning | Cognitive Level: Application and Comprehension | Content Area: Diagnostic Tests | Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance | Difficulty Level: Hard