1. Womens Health Test for RN student 3
Womens Health Test for RN student 3Womens Health Test for RN student 3Multiple
ChoiceIdentify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1.The
nurse is aware that the risk for a woman being involved in intimate partner violence in this
country is:a.1 in 2.b.1 in 4.c.1 in 6.d.1 in 8. 2.When presenting a talk to high school students
on intimate partner violence, the nurse explains that:a.proportionately, more men become
homicide victims than do women.b.violence often begins early in a relationship and gets
progressively worse.c.intimate partner abuse is generally confined to the lower
socioeconomic strata.d.violence occurs randomly without any association with family
violence during childhood.ORDER NOW FOR CUSTOMIZED, PLAGIARISM-FREE PAPERS 3.A
nurse works with a diverse clientele. When discussing intimate partner violence (IPV) with
women from differing cultural backgrounds, the nurse should emphasize that:a.rates of IPV
are roughly the same among different cultural/ethnic groups.b.women should take
advantage of the resources available to victims of IPV.c.although cultural perceptions of
abuse may differ, harming others is illegal.d.interventions in IPV situations should not take
immigration status into account. 4.A clinic nurse is taking a history from a woman who has
vague complaints she can’t describe well. The nurse is frustrated and consults a more
experienced nurse who advises checking the chart for:a.chronic illnesses.b.psychiatric
problems.c.missed appointments.d.drug or alcohol abuse. Womens Health Test for RN
student 35.A woman seen in the emergency department has facial injuries she states were
the result of being hit during an attempted purse-snatching. Which diagnostic finding would
lead the nurse to believe the patient’s account is accurate? The patient has:a.a mandibular
fracture.b.loose and missing teeth.c.a zygomatic arch fracture.d.an orbital blow out
fracture. 6.A woman is complaining of a sore throat and difficulty swallowing over the last
several weeks. Her complete blood count (CBC) and rapid strep swab are normal. The nurse
should next assess for:a.an intact gag reflex.b.a history of smoking.c.signs of
strangulation.d.intimate partner violence. 7.The nurse is counseling a pregnant woman
who is in a violent relationship about some of the consequences of intimate partner violence
(IPV) during pregnancy. Which statement by the nurse is inconsistent with current
knowledge about this situation?a.Violence tends to decrease when a woman is
pregnant.b.Babies born to women experiencing violence often are
premature.c.Approximately one-third of homicides of pregnant women are related to
IPV.d.Kidney infections occur more often in pregnant women experiencing IPV. 8.A woman
is experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) and the nurse is trying to assist her to
2. identify resources. The woman states she has no real friends anymore and her family won’t
help her. The nurse can most likely conclude that:a.no one believes the woman is being
harmed.b.the violence is not as bad as the woman says it is.c.the family and friends are tired
of trying to help her.d.the abuser has isolated her and intimidated her support
system. 9.The manager of a busy clinic initiates a policy for screening for intimate partner
violence (IPV) in accordance with the American Nurses Association (ANA) 2000 position
statement. The manager explains to the staff that this means:a.assessing all patients for the
presence of IPV at every visit.b.asking women who have injuries if they have been
harmed.c.only asking women who share a residence with someone about IPV.d.performing
an IPV assessment if the patient shares a concern about it. 10.A nurse is counseling a
woman in a violent relationship about ways to keep herself safe. Which recommendation by
the nurse is inconsistent with this goal? The nurse tells the patient to:a.change the locks on
the doors and install window locks.b.try to leave the house when it appears violence is
imminent.c.pre-pack a bag with important items in case she needs to flee.d.hide in a closet
or small room when her partner is becoming violent. Womens Health Test for RN student
311.A woman wonders if she has premenstrual syndrome. The nurse explains that the most
important criteria for this diagnosis is:a.psychological symptoms that disrupt her life.b.the
timing of the symptoms in the menstrual cycle.c.the presence of at least five major and three
minor symptoms.d.a constellation of symptoms that occur during her cycle. 12.The nurse
understands that the “luteal phase” of the menstrual cycle is the:a.onset and duration of the
monthly menstrual cycle.b.period of time that begins with ovulation and ends with the
beginning of menstruation.c.first half of the cycle when the ovarian graafian follicle is
growing.d.time when the corpus luteum produces 80% of the circulating estrogen. 13.A
nurse is providing community education on premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Which
statement by the nurse is inconsistent with current knowledge about this
condition?a.“Indirect costs are higher than direct medical costs for PMS.”b.“The direct
economic costs associated with PMS are substantial.”c.“Symptoms must occur for at least six
cycles for a diagnosis of PMS to be made.”d.“There are at least 100 distinct signs and
symptoms related to PMS.” 14.The nurse explains to a patient that the main difference
between premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
is:a.the symptoms are more severe and disabling in PMDD.b.psychiatric symptoms are
present exclusively in PMDD.c.the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms in PMDD.d.that no
effective treatment exists for PMDD. 15.A patient is in the clinic with symptoms of
premenstrual syndrome (PMS). She reports extreme fatigue, depression, and a feeling of
worthlessness. Which action by the nurse takes priority? The nurse should:a.prepare the
patient for a pelvic exam.b.order blood work for hormone levels.c.assess the patient for
suicidal thoughts.d.take a thorough history of the patient’s complaints. 16.A woman with
symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) asks whether or not she should have serum
hormone testing. The best response by the nurse is:a.“Yes, hormone levels are important in
establishing a diagnosis of PMS.”b.“Yes, we can draw serial hormone levels throughout your
menstrual cycle.”c.“No, actually hormone levels are similar in women with and without
PMS.”d.“Not right now, unless you are in the follicular stage of your menstrual cycle.” 17.A
patient has symptoms she thinks are related to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). A strategy
3. the nurse can teach the patient that would help with confirming the diagnosis is
to:a.monitor how long each menstrual cycle lasts.b.keep a symptom diary for two to three
menstrual cycles.c.avoid caffeine and other stimulants while menstruating.d.investigate the
relationship between symptoms and exercise.