THE WELL WOMAN: DAVIS EDGE: TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
1) An elderly female client has a nursing diagnosis of being at risk for falls related to
impaired balance. The nurse has instructed the client on fall prevention. Which
statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction?
1. "I should install grab bars near the shower."
2. "I should tape down the throw rugs in my home."
3. "I will schedule an annual eye exam."
4. "I should limit alcohol." -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 2
2) The primary care nurse is obtaining the weight and body mass index (BMI) of several
clients. Which client would be defined as having obesity?
1. A male client with a body mass index of 29
2. A male client with a weight of 102 kg (225 lbs.)
3. A female client with a body mass index of 31
4. A female client with a weight of 80 kg (175 lbs.) -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 3
3) The nurse is educating a group of women on health promotion and risks from
obesity. Which conditions are women at higher risk for due to obesity? Select all
that apply.
1. Sleep apnea
2. Type 2 diabetes
3. Breast cancer
4. Osteoporosis
5. Pregnancy complications -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 1, 2, 3, 5
,4) The nurse is giving a presentation about health promotion and alcohol use to a
group of women in college. Which statement should be included in the presentation?
1. "Drinking in moderation means five or less drinks per day for women."
2. "Drinking alcohol decreases the effectiveness of hormonal birth control."
3. "Binge drinking increases the risk for sexual assault."
4. "Excessive drinking prior to pregnancy causes birth defects when pregnancy
occurs." -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 3
5) The nurse in the primary care clinic is evaluating the immunization schedule of a 62-
year-old female client. Which immunization is recommended for this client?
1. Herpes zoster vaccine (HZV)
2. Human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV)
3. Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR)
4. Meningococcal vaccine -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 1
6) The nurse is teaching health promotion to a class of high-school students. Which
should be included regarding human papillomavirus (HPV)? Select all that apply.
1. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States.
2. HPV vaccine is recommended only for females.
3. HPV can cause cancer of the penis.
4. Most cases of cervical cancer are caused from HPV.
5. HPV vaccine is not indicated if a person already has genital warts. -- Correct
Answer ✔✔ 1, 3, 4
7) The nurse in an outpatient clinic is reviewing charts for clients coming in today.
Which client should the nurse anticipate needing a Pap test today?
1. 29-year-old woman with a normal Pap test two years ago
2. 18-year-old woman with no prior Pap tests and onset of sexual activity three
years ago
3. 45-year-old woman with history of total hysterectomy for fibroids whose last
Pap was 7 years ago
, 4. 21-year-old woman with no prior Pap tests and a history of HPV vaccines
completed -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 4
8) A woman in her late 40s is reporting irregular menstrual cycles and asks the nurse if
she still needs to use birth control. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "It is possible for a woman to become pregnant during perimenopause."
2. "If you are experiencing hot flashes, you have reached menopause and you
cannot get pregnant."
3. "Until you have gone six months without a menstrual period, you can still get
pregnant."
4. "It is unlikely you would get pregnant now, and birth control is not safe to use
at your age." -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 1
9) A postmenopausal client was prescribed vaginal estrogen cream. Which statement
should be included in the nurse's teaching regarding this medication?
1. "Apply topically to the labia and vulva."
2. "Use the cream just prior to intercourse to help with lubrication."
3. "Apply the cream inside the vagina."
4. "Side effects include irregular bleeding from the vagina." -- Correct Answer
✔✔ 3
10) A 55-year-old female client is concerned because her twin sister has osteoporosis.
She asks the nurse what she can do to prevent osteoporosis. Which methods of risk
reduction should the nurse advise? Select all that apply.
1. "Ensure a daily calcium intake of 500 mg through diet or supplements."
2. "Avoid smoking."
3. "Ensure adequate intake of vitamin D from diet, sunlight, and/or supplements."
4. "Try to swim three to four times per week."
5. "Try to walk or jog three to four times per week. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 2,
3, 5
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
1) An elderly female client has a nursing diagnosis of being at risk for falls related to
impaired balance. The nurse has instructed the client on fall prevention. Which
statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction?
1. "I should install grab bars near the shower."
2. "I should tape down the throw rugs in my home."
3. "I will schedule an annual eye exam."
4. "I should limit alcohol." -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 2
2) The primary care nurse is obtaining the weight and body mass index (BMI) of several
clients. Which client would be defined as having obesity?
1. A male client with a body mass index of 29
2. A male client with a weight of 102 kg (225 lbs.)
3. A female client with a body mass index of 31
4. A female client with a weight of 80 kg (175 lbs.) -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 3
3) The nurse is educating a group of women on health promotion and risks from
obesity. Which conditions are women at higher risk for due to obesity? Select all
that apply.
1. Sleep apnea
2. Type 2 diabetes
3. Breast cancer
4. Osteoporosis
5. Pregnancy complications -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 1, 2, 3, 5
,4) The nurse is giving a presentation about health promotion and alcohol use to a
group of women in college. Which statement should be included in the presentation?
1. "Drinking in moderation means five or less drinks per day for women."
2. "Drinking alcohol decreases the effectiveness of hormonal birth control."
3. "Binge drinking increases the risk for sexual assault."
4. "Excessive drinking prior to pregnancy causes birth defects when pregnancy
occurs." -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 3
5) The nurse in the primary care clinic is evaluating the immunization schedule of a 62-
year-old female client. Which immunization is recommended for this client?
1. Herpes zoster vaccine (HZV)
2. Human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV)
3. Measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR)
4. Meningococcal vaccine -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 1
6) The nurse is teaching health promotion to a class of high-school students. Which
should be included regarding human papillomavirus (HPV)? Select all that apply.
1. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States.
2. HPV vaccine is recommended only for females.
3. HPV can cause cancer of the penis.
4. Most cases of cervical cancer are caused from HPV.
5. HPV vaccine is not indicated if a person already has genital warts. -- Correct
Answer ✔✔ 1, 3, 4
7) The nurse in an outpatient clinic is reviewing charts for clients coming in today.
Which client should the nurse anticipate needing a Pap test today?
1. 29-year-old woman with a normal Pap test two years ago
2. 18-year-old woman with no prior Pap tests and onset of sexual activity three
years ago
3. 45-year-old woman with history of total hysterectomy for fibroids whose last
Pap was 7 years ago
, 4. 21-year-old woman with no prior Pap tests and a history of HPV vaccines
completed -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 4
8) A woman in her late 40s is reporting irregular menstrual cycles and asks the nurse if
she still needs to use birth control. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "It is possible for a woman to become pregnant during perimenopause."
2. "If you are experiencing hot flashes, you have reached menopause and you
cannot get pregnant."
3. "Until you have gone six months without a menstrual period, you can still get
pregnant."
4. "It is unlikely you would get pregnant now, and birth control is not safe to use
at your age." -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 1
9) A postmenopausal client was prescribed vaginal estrogen cream. Which statement
should be included in the nurse's teaching regarding this medication?
1. "Apply topically to the labia and vulva."
2. "Use the cream just prior to intercourse to help with lubrication."
3. "Apply the cream inside the vagina."
4. "Side effects include irregular bleeding from the vagina." -- Correct Answer
✔✔ 3
10) A 55-year-old female client is concerned because her twin sister has osteoporosis.
She asks the nurse what she can do to prevent osteoporosis. Which methods of risk
reduction should the nurse advise? Select all that apply.
1. "Ensure a daily calcium intake of 500 mg through diet or supplements."
2. "Avoid smoking."
3. "Ensure adequate intake of vitamin D from diet, sunlight, and/or supplements."
4. "Try to swim three to four times per week."
5. "Try to walk or jog three to four times per week. -- Correct Answer ✔✔ 2,
3, 5
