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Question 1 of 10

A 30-year-old client is being seen at a healthcare clinic where she receives a prescription for hormone therapy as a form of birth control. The nurse counsels the client not to take this medication if she meets which of the following criteria?

Takes over-the-counter pain medications

Has uterine cramps with menstruation

Has abdominal pain

Smokes tobacco

Question 2 of 10

A nurse in a fertility clinic is reviewing a client’s basal body temperature chart. The nurse recognizes that ovulation has occurred when which pattern is seen on the chart?

Her temperature rises then dips

Her temperature rises steadily throughout the month

Her temperature dips then rises

Her temperature drops steadily throughout the month

Question 3 of 10

Which of the following is considered a form of fertility awareness and a form of contraception used in natural family planning?

Barrier technique

Implant

Triphasic

Standard days

Question 4 of 10

An interdisciplinary team is working in a postpartum unit and discussing a case of a mother who is placing her baby for adoption. Which best describes the role of the nurse in this situation?

Providing care and treatment for the biological mother and the baby as needed

Arranging for the adoptive parents to meet the baby

Helping the adoptive parents bond with the baby when they visit

Drawing up paperwork to facilitate the adoption

Question 5 of 10

An unmarried young woman describes her sex life as “active”. She has multiple partners and wants a reliable contraceptive method. She has heard about an intrauterine device and asks the nurse if it will work for her. The nurse’s most appropriate response is:

“The intrauterine device can offer you protection from sexually transmitted infections and is a good option.”

“The intrauterine device can interfere with sex.”

“This contraceptive puts you at a higher risk of pelvic inflammatory disease.”

“The intrauterine device will increase the chances of pregnancy.”

Question 6 of 10

A 48-year-old female is at an appointment with the healthcare provider for a gynecological exam. The nurse asks the client about birth control methods and menopause. The client asks, “How long will I remain fertile?” Which response from the nurse is accurate?

I cannot answer that question, because only you will know when you are no longer fertile

It is unknown how long you will be fertile, so you need to use birth control until you reach the age of 60

It is unknown how long you will be fertile. You can stop using contraception as soon as your periods have stopped

Most women have stopped being fertile by the time they are 55, but this varies

Question 7 of 10

A 33-year-old client is talking to the nurse about infertility treatments. The client has been prescribed clomiphene to assist with ovulation in order to increase the chances of pregnancy. Which information should the nurse provide to the client about potential complications of this drug?

Postpartum complications are much more common after taking Clomid

There is an increased risk of infant stillbirth when the mother has taken Clomid

The client is more likely to have multiple pregnancy after taking Clomid

There is an increased risk that the mother will have pre-eclampsia after taking Clomid

Question 8 of 10

A nurse is teaching a client interested in utilizing a diaphragm as a form of contraception. What education topics should be included? Select all that apply.

You can continue to use the same diaphragm even if you gain or lose weight

This will offer protection from STIs

The diaphragm should be left in place for 6 hours after intercourse

The diaphragm should be washed with soap and water after each use

Douching is necessary to clean sperm out after intercourse

Question 9 of 10

A nurse is caring for a client who is on birth control. The client has been diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and has been prescribed antibiotics. Which statement by the client indicates proper understanding of teaching?

“I do not have to worry because antibiotics don’t interfere with oral birth control pills like they would with the monthly shot”

“I will need to stop the birth control and use other protection while using the antibiotics because they interact with each other.”

“I will need to use other methods of protection while taking antibiotics”

“I can not have intercourse while taking antibiotics.”

Question 10 of 10

A nurse is helping a client who just had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted as a form of contraception. The nurse is teaching the client about side effects of the IUD. Which of the following information should the nurse give?

A string check that shows the end of the IUD string outside of the vagina means the IUD is in the proper place

The client may not experience a menstrual period for 3 months following insertion

If the client becomes pregnant while the IUD is in place, she has a greater risk of having an ectopic pregnancy

The sharp cramping that occurred with insertion should resolve within 4 weeks

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