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HESI LPN · HESI LPN Maternal Newborn · LPN OB Quizlet on Contraception Abortion and Womens Health

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following statements is true regarding the contraceptive pill?

A. The pill should not be taken by women with a history of circulatory problems or stroke.

B. The pill appears to increase the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

C. The pill helps to protect women against STIs.

D. The main disadvantage of the pill is that it reduces sexual sensations.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The pill should not be taken by women with a history of circulatory problems or stroke.

Question 2 of 5

Research has shown that spermicides containing nonoxynol-9

A. increase susceptibility to HIV infection.

B. reduce susceptibility to HIV infection.

C. provide protection against STIs.

D. increase susceptibility to chlamydia infection.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: increase susceptibility to HIV infection.

Question 3 of 5

What must instructions for use of nonoxynol-9 spermicide include?

A. Nononxynol-9 used with barrier methods increases their efficacy.

B. When spermicide is used with condoms, it will further decrease the risk of STIs.

C. Remove excess spermicide from the vagina within 6 hours to reduce vaginal irritation.

D. Place the spermicide close to the opening of the vagina for maximal effectiveness.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Remove excess spermicide from the vagina within 6 hours to reduce vaginal irritation.

Question 4 of 5

What is contraceptive abstinence?

A. mutual masturbation

B. individual masturbation

C. oral stimulation of the genitals

D. avoiding penis-in-vagina intercourse

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: avoiding penis-in-vagina intercourse

Question 5 of 5

A woman who has a seizure disorder and takes barbiturates and phenytoin sodium daily asks the nurse about the pill as a contraceptive choice. What is the nurseÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s best response?

A. Oral contraceptives are a highly effective method, but they have some side effects.

B. Your current medications will reduce the effectiveness of the pill.

C. Oral contraceptives will reduce the effectiveness of your seizure medication.

D. The pill is a good choice for a woman of your age and with your personal history.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Your current medications will reduce the effectiveness of the pill.

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