Chapter 34: Women's Health Problems

Chapter 34: Women’s Health Problems

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which are the most common sites of breast cancer metastasis?

ANS:  B

Metastasis occurs when the cancer cells spread to the vascular sites, commonly the lungs, liver, and bones. Kidney metastasis is uncommon. Metastasis to the heart and blood vessels is uncommon. The brain is one of the final areas to be reached by metastasis.

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding       REF:   730

OBJ:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment   MSC:  Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity

2. Which sexually transmitted disease can be cured?

ANS:  C

The usual treatment for chlamydial bacterial infection is doxycycline hyclate or tetracycline. Concurrent treatment of all sexual partners is needed to prevent recurrence. Because no cure is known for herpes, treatment focuses on pain relief and preventing secondary infections. Because no cure is known for AIDS, prevention and early detection are the main focus. Condylomata acuminata is caused by the human papillomavirus. No treatment eradicates the virus.

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding       REF:   750

OBJ:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment   MSC:  Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity

3. Which statement by a client diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome indicates that further health teaching is needed?

ANS:  B

The client should be encouraged to eat six small meals a day to decrease the risk of hypoglycemia. Less intake of salty foods helps decrease fluid retention. Alcohol consumption aggravates depression. Caffeine consumption increases irritability, insomnia, anxiety, and nervousness.

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive Level: Analysis                REF:   739

OBJ:   Nursing Process Step: Evaluation     MSC:  Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

4. A benign breast condition that includes dilation and inflammation of the collecting ducts is:

ANS:  B

Generally occurring in women approaching menopause, ductal ectasia results in a firm irregular mass in the breast, enlarged axillary nodes, and nipple discharge. Fibroadenoma is evidenced by fibrous and glandular tissues. They are felt as firm, rubbery, and freely mobile nodules. Intraductal papillomas develop in the epithelium of the ducts of the breasts; as the mass grows, it causes trauma or erosion within the ducts. Chronic cystic disease causes pain and tenderness. The cysts that form are multiple, smooth, and well delineated.

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding       REF:   729

OBJ:   Nursing Process Step: Assessment   MSC:  Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity