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What is an appropriate statement for the nurse to make to a woman with a swollen eye and bruised cheek?
- A. I am required by law to notify the police department of your injuries.
- B. Women who are abused often have injuries like yours.
- C. You must leave your partner before you are injured again.
- D. It is important that you refrain from doing things that anger your partner.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging patterns of abuse encourages disclosure.
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A nurse is preparing a breast cancer presentation for a health forum. Which fact would the nurse expect to address in this presentation?
- A. Breast cancer is more advanced in Black women when found.
- B. Black women have the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene.
- C. More Hispanic women smoke, which increases their risk.
- D. White women respond better to breast cancer treatment.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: White women get breast cancer at a higher rate than Black women; however, Black women are more likely to die because they get breast cancer before 40 years of age, cancer is more advanced when found, and survival at every cancer stage is worse among Black women.
A mother's laboratory results indicate the presence of cocaine and alcohol. The characteristic in her newborn that would indicate to the nurse that the baby has been affected with fetal alcohol syndrome would be:
- A. Cleft lip
- B. Polydactyly
- C. Umbilical Hernia
- D. Small upturned nose
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Small upturned nose is a feature of fetal alcohol syndrome.
A preschool child is scheduled to undergo a diagnostic test. Which action by the nurse would violate a child's bill of health care rights?
- A. Arranging for her mother to be with her
- B. Telling the child the test will not hurt
- C. Assuring the child that the test will be done quickly
- D. Introducing the child to the lab technicians
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Telling the child the test will not hurt lacks veracity. It is not a lie, but it does not honor the child's right to be educated honestly about his or her health care.
What is the best response by the nurse regarding condoms plus spermicide for contraception and infection prevention?
- A. That is correct. It is best to use a condom with spermicide during every sexual contact.
- B. That is true, except if you have intercourse twice in one evening. Then you do not have to apply more spermicide.
- C. That is not true. It has been shown that condoms alone are very effective and that the spermicide might increase the transmission of some viruses.
- D. That is not necessarily true. Spermicide has been shown to cause cancer in men and women who use it too frequently.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Combining condoms and spermicide enhances protection against pregnancy and STIs.
Which statement by the client indicates understanding about the intrauterine device (IUD)?
- A. The IUD can remain in place for a year or more.
- B. I will not menstruate while the IUD is in.
- C. Pain during intercourse is a common side effect.
- D. The device will reduce my chances of getting infected.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IUDs can remain in place for several years depending on the type.