Maternity: chapter 6&7 Questions and
Correct Answers.
The nurse is reviewing the history and physical exam of a woman who has come to the clinic for
a routine physical. Which factor would the nurse identify as increasing the client's risk for breast
cancer? - Answer history of ovarian cancer
what is the most common breast mass in women? - Answer Fibroadenoma
How should the nurse counsel a postpartum client on how to prevent mastitis? - Answer
"Wash your hands thoroughly, and let your breasts dry after each feeding."
A woman is crying because she just recently received the results of her biopsies, and they
confirm that she has invasive breast cancer. Which response by the nurse is the most
appropriate? - Answer listen to the woman talk, and remain silent for a while
A nurse is caring for a woman who has just been diagnosed with uterine prolapse. Which
symptoms may interfere with her daily activities? Select all that apply. - Answer - low back
pain
- urinary frequency
- pelvic pressure
A 36-year-old was diagnosed with uterine fibroids (leiomyomas). The nurse teaches the client to
expect which clinical manifestation? - Answer abnormal uterine bleeding
The nursing instructor is teaching a student about urinary incontinence and realizes that the
student needs further instruction when she makes which statement? - Answer "Urinary
incontinence is an inevitable problem of aging."
A client is seen in the genitourinary clinic for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). She is considering her
options and trying to decide whether to have surgery. What are the important considerations
she needs to make when deciding on nonsurgical or surgical options? Select all that apply. -
Answer - severity of the symptoms
- her preference
- her health status
- her age
- her suitability for surgery
- the presence of other pelvic conditions
Correct Answers.
The nurse is reviewing the history and physical exam of a woman who has come to the clinic for
a routine physical. Which factor would the nurse identify as increasing the client's risk for breast
cancer? - Answer history of ovarian cancer
what is the most common breast mass in women? - Answer Fibroadenoma
How should the nurse counsel a postpartum client on how to prevent mastitis? - Answer
"Wash your hands thoroughly, and let your breasts dry after each feeding."
A woman is crying because she just recently received the results of her biopsies, and they
confirm that she has invasive breast cancer. Which response by the nurse is the most
appropriate? - Answer listen to the woman talk, and remain silent for a while
A nurse is caring for a woman who has just been diagnosed with uterine prolapse. Which
symptoms may interfere with her daily activities? Select all that apply. - Answer - low back
pain
- urinary frequency
- pelvic pressure
A 36-year-old was diagnosed with uterine fibroids (leiomyomas). The nurse teaches the client to
expect which clinical manifestation? - Answer abnormal uterine bleeding
The nursing instructor is teaching a student about urinary incontinence and realizes that the
student needs further instruction when she makes which statement? - Answer "Urinary
incontinence is an inevitable problem of aging."
A client is seen in the genitourinary clinic for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). She is considering her
options and trying to decide whether to have surgery. What are the important considerations
she needs to make when deciding on nonsurgical or surgical options? Select all that apply. -
Answer - severity of the symptoms
- her preference
- her health status
- her age
- her suitability for surgery
- the presence of other pelvic conditions
