NUR 335: Exam 5 questions and answers
2026 update
1. What is the leading cause of death for women?: Heart disease
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2. What are two key components to help avoid heart disease?: -
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Maintain healthy BMI
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- Exercise (150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise is suggested)
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3. A BMI of >35 puts clients as risk for what three disorders?: - Cardiac issues
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- Gynecological issues n,
- Cancer
4. When does perimenopause begin?: Usually in the client's forties
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5. Describe the two components of perimenopause.: - Begins to
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experience menopausal signs and symptoms that last for 4 to 8 years
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- During this period of time, the woman experiences irregular menstrual cycles.
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6. True or False: Woman can still get pregnant during the
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perimenopause stage.: True!
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7. What are the four symptoms the nurses should educate
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the client regarding the perimenopause stage?: - Hot flashes
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- Changes in menstrual cycles n, n, n,
- Sleep disturbance n,
- Night sweats n,
8. Define menopause.: The normal decline of ovarian function resulting from
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the aging process.
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9. When does menopause occur?: Occurs 12 months after a woman's last men-
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strual period.
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10. What is the average age (in the United States) for women to
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experience menopause?: Age 51 with a range of 48 to 58 years of age.
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, Note: Can happen ages 35-58
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11. What are four common symptoms of menopause?: - Hot fla
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- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbances n,
- Sexual disfunction n,
12. Regarding menopause, what are two teachings the nurse should relay n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
to the client?: - Avoid [certain] food triggers to avoid hot flashes.
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- Conduct regular breast exams n, n, n,
13. True or False: Menopause cannot be induced by irradiation of the
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ovaries or surgical removal of both ovaries.: False!
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14. What is post-menopause (PMS)?: Refers to the time after menopause.
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15. What are four products women can use for vaginal dryness?: -
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Water- based lubricant can decrease pain with intercourse.
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- Vaginal estrogen-based cream n, n,
- Vaginal moisturizer n,
- An increased intake of soy flour and flaxseeds
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16. Regarding post-menopause, what is the most common, preferred, and n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
effective treatment?: Replacement therapy (HRT or HT).
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Remember: Staying lubricated, lubricant, estrogen cream, vaginal moisturizer.
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17. Name some medical interventions following abdominal
hysterectomy.: - IV therapy
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- Medication for pain n, n,
- Antibiotic therapy n,
- Hormone replacement therapy, if ovaries were removed
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MORE information found in F.A. Davis, pg. 638
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18. Name some nursing actions following abdominal hysterectomy.: -
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Monitor vital signs
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- Monitor for blood loss n, n, n,
- Monitor for level of consciousness n, n, n, n,
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2026 update
1. What is the leading cause of death for women?: Heart disease
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2. What are two key components to help avoid heart disease?: -
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Maintain healthy BMI
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- Exercise (150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise is suggested)
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3. A BMI of >35 puts clients as risk for what three disorders?: - Cardiac issues
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- Gynecological issues n,
- Cancer
4. When does perimenopause begin?: Usually in the client's forties
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5. Describe the two components of perimenopause.: - Begins to
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experience menopausal signs and symptoms that last for 4 to 8 years
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- During this period of time, the woman experiences irregular menstrual cycles.
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6. True or False: Woman can still get pregnant during the
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perimenopause stage.: True!
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7. What are the four symptoms the nurses should educate
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the client regarding the perimenopause stage?: - Hot flashes
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- Changes in menstrual cycles n, n, n,
- Sleep disturbance n,
- Night sweats n,
8. Define menopause.: The normal decline of ovarian function resulting from
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the aging process.
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9. When does menopause occur?: Occurs 12 months after a woman's last men-
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strual period.
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10. What is the average age (in the United States) for women to
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experience menopause?: Age 51 with a range of 48 to 58 years of age.
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, Note: Can happen ages 35-58
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11. What are four common symptoms of menopause?: - Hot fla
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shes n,
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbances n,
- Sexual disfunction n,
12. Regarding menopause, what are two teachings the nurse should relay n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
to the client?: - Avoid [certain] food triggers to avoid hot flashes.
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- Conduct regular breast exams n, n, n,
13. True or False: Menopause cannot be induced by irradiation of the
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ovaries or surgical removal of both ovaries.: False!
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14. What is post-menopause (PMS)?: Refers to the time after menopause.
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15. What are four products women can use for vaginal dryness?: -
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Water- based lubricant can decrease pain with intercourse.
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- Vaginal estrogen-based cream n, n,
- Vaginal moisturizer n,
- An increased intake of soy flour and flaxseeds
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16. Regarding post-menopause, what is the most common, preferred, and n, n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
effective treatment?: Replacement therapy (HRT or HT).
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Remember: Staying lubricated, lubricant, estrogen cream, vaginal moisturizer.
n, n, n, n, n, n, n,
17. Name some medical interventions following abdominal
hysterectomy.: - IV therapy
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- Medication for pain n, n,
- Antibiotic therapy n,
- Hormone replacement therapy, if ovaries were removed
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MORE information found in F.A. Davis, pg. 638
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18. Name some nursing actions following abdominal hysterectomy.: -
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Monitor vital signs
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- Monitor for blood loss n, n, n,
- Monitor for level of consciousness n, n, n, n,
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