Chapter 25, Family Planning Flashcards
Which contraceptive method provides protection against STDs?
male or female condoms; only barrier methods provide some protection from STDs
a nurse is leading a discussion regarding options for birth control. which of the following methods is considered most reliable?
IUD are 99% effective;
which patient is a safe candidate for the use of oral contraceptives?
43 year old who does not smoke cigarettes
the role of the nurse in family planning is to
educate couples on the various methods of contraception
informed consent concerning contraceptive use is important since some of the methods
have potentially dangerous side effects
which contraceptive method should be contraindicated in a patient with a history of toxic shock syndrome
cervical cap
when instructing a patient in the use of spermicidal foam or gel, it is important to include the information that
douching should be avoided for at least 6 hours ; removing it before increases the risk of pregnancy
which symptoms in a patient using oral contraceptives should be reported to a physician?
leg pain and edema bc OC increase clotting factors
when using the basal body temperature method of family planning, the woman should understand that
her temperature will increase about 0.2 to 0.4C (0.4 to 0.8F) after ovulation; should take her temp same time upon rising, and is usually higher in the 2nd half of her cycle
the major difference between the diaphragm and the cervical cap is that the diaphragm
applies pressure on the urethra; fits snuggly in the vagina and contains a hard rim that may put pressure on it
the patient who has had a IUD inserted should be instructed to
check the placement of the string once a week for 4 weeks; if it is longer or shorter contact Dr and can be left in place for up to 10 years
a male patient asks, “why do i have to use another contraceptive? I had a vasectomy last week.” the best response is
complete sterilization does not occur until all sperm have left the system; may take a month or longer for all to be removed
a woman who has a successful career and a busy lifestyle will most likely look for which type of contraceptive?
is the easiest and most convenient to use
the method of contraception that is considered the safest for women is
a male condom; does not have any side effects or risk factors
a patient is 27 years old and delivered her first baby yesterday. she and her husband do not want to have another baby for at least 3 to 4 years. the most appropriate method of birth control to meet their needs is
combination of condoms and foam; NOT vasectomy with reversal, withdrawl or fertility awareness method
