Chapter 4: Assessment and Health Promotion

Question 1

As females age, ________________ decrease and these structures of the female anatomy begin to ___________ and become less functional.

Answer 1

hormones, atrophy

Question 2

location of fertilization

Answer 2

fallopian tube

Question 3

shed during menstruation

Answer 3

endometrium

Question 4

dilates and stretches during childbirth

Answer 4

cervix

Question 5

ovaries produce

Answer 5

ova

Question 6

female external genitalia

Answer 6

vulva

Question 7

Located between the 2nd and 6th intercostal space.

Answer 7

lobules

Question 8

characteristics of the breast

Answer 8

• smooth
• no dimpling
• no masses
• positive assessment of these indicate cancer.

Question 9

Hormonal changes can cause _______.

Answer 9

nonmalignant nodules

Question 10

Oxygenated fatty acids that function like hormones, produced in the uterus and other muscles.

Answer 10

PGs (prostaglandins)

Question 11

prepares the uterus for pregnancy

Answer 11

menstrual cycle

Question 12

Apx blood loss for normal menstruation

Answer 12

50 mL

Question 13

average age of intercourse

Answer 13

17 y.o.

Question 14

first pap smear

Answer 14

at 21 y.o. or after intercourse has began.

Question 15

Treatment for young and middle adult women 20-40 y.o.

Answer 15

• Care related to conception
• pelvic and breast screenings
• pregnancy care

Question 16

risk factors to women’s health

Answer 16

Substance abuse
nutrition problems
mental health
lifestyle
exercise
medical conditions

Question 17

When obtaining a reproductive health history from a woman, the nurse should:

A. Limit the time spent on exploration of intimate topics.

B. Avoid asking questions that may embarrass the woman.

C. Use only accepted medical terminology when referring to body parts and functions

D. Explain the purpose for the questions asked and how the information will be used.

Answer 17

D. Explain the purpose for the questions asked and how the information will be used.