FAMILIES NURSING QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
A group of nurses are discussing the impact of obesity in the
United States. Which statements should the nurses indicate as
being accurate?
Select all that apply.
Select one or more:
a. Women who are obese may be more likely to have regular
menstrual cycle.
b. Women in the age group 40 to 59 years have the highest
prevalence.
c. Obesity is associated with a decreased incidence of diabetes.
d. One third of women in the United States are currently
considered to be obese.
e. Obesity is associated with hypercholesterolemia. - Correct
Answers:
b. Women in the age group 40 to 59 years have the highest
prevalence.
d. One third of women in the United States are currently
considered to be obese.
,e. Obesity is associated with hypercholesterolemia.
A nurse is teaching a woman about her menstrual cycle. The
nurse states that ____ is the most important change that
happens during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle.
Select one:
a. Maturation of the graafian follicle
b. Multiplication of the fimbriae
c. Secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin
d. Proliferation of the endometrium - Correct Answer:
d. Proliferation of the endometrium
Alisson tells the nurse she is concerned her health insurance
company will raise her premiums if they find out her baby tests
positive for a single gene mutation, such as cystic fibrosis. The
nurse tells Alisson about which of the following laws that
protects her from such genetic discrimination?
Select one:
a. There is no such law
b. HIPAA
, c. Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA)
d. Genetic Protection Act (GPA) - Correct Answer:
c. Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA)
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is defined as excessive
uterine bleeding without a demonstrable cause. Which
statement regarding this condition is most accurate?
Select one:
a. The diagnosis of DUB should be the first consideration for
abnormal menstrual bleeding.
b. DUB is most commonly caused by anovulation.
c. DUB most often occurs in middle age.
d. Steroids are the most effective medical treatment for DUB. -
Correct Answer:
b. DUB is most commonly caused by anovulation.
Elisa asks the nurse why a bimanual examination is done?
Select one: