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Question 1 of 5

Which contraceptive method best protects against STIs and the HIV?

A. Periodic abstinence
B. Barrier methods
C. Hormonal methods
D. Same protection with all methods

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Barrier methods

Question 2 of 5

While working in the prenatal clinic, nurses care for a very diverse group of clients. Which cultural factor related to health is most likely to drive acceptance of planned interventions?

A. Educational achievement
B. Income level
C. Subcultural group
D. Individual beliefs

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Individual beliefs

Question 3 of 5

Which sexually transmitted infection (STI) is the most commonly reported in American women?

A. Gonorrhea
B. Syphilis
C. Chlamydia
D. Candidiasis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Chlamydia

Question 4 of 5

A client's oncologist has just finished explaining the diagnostic workup results to her, and she still has questions. The woman states, 'The physician says I have a slow-growing cancer. Very few cells are dividing. How does she know this?' What is the name of the test that gave the health care provider this information?

A. Tumor ploidy
B. S-phase index
C. Nuclear grade
D. Estrogen-receptor assay

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: S-phase index

Question 5 of 5

A woman is using the basal body temperature (BBT) method of contraception. She calls the clinic and tells the nurse, 'My period is due in a few days, and my temperature has not gone up.' What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

A. This probably means you're pregnant.
B. Don't worry; it's probably nothing.
C. Have you been sick this month?
D. You probably didn't ovulate during this cycle.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: You probably didn't ovulate during this cycle.

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