FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY

INSTITUTE OF NURSING
1ST SEMESTER – AY 2020 – 2021
NUR 1208 – NCM 107 CARE OF THE MOTHER AND CHILD, ADOLESCENT (WELL CLIENT)

MODULE #3 – RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD

SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

Sariya, 32 year-old gravida 4 para 4 visits the clinic and tells the nurse that she desires to
use contraception. She asks the nurse regarding the different contraceptive devices
available.
1. She inquires about subdermal hormonal implant such as Norplant for contraception.
The nurse should explain to the client that a common side effect of Norplant is:
A. Potential manic behavior
B. Weight gain
C. Scant menstrual bleeding
D. Increased hair growth

2. She inquires about the use of diaphragm. After fitting the client for diaphragm, a nurse
should instruct Sariya to:
A. Be refitted for the diaphragm every year
B. Avoid the use of diaphragm during menses
C. Wash the diaphragm after use in soap & water
D. Remove the diaphragm 1 hour after use

3. If she uses the oral contraceptive “pills”, the nurse should explain to the client that a
common side effect of this type of contraception is:
A. Heavy menstrual flow
B. Monilial infection
C. Weight gain
D. Shortness of breath

4. Sariya decides to have Bilateral tubal ligation, during the immediate postoperative
period, a priority assessment for the nurse to make is:
A. Presence of constipation
B. Nausea and vomiting
C. Abdominal distention
D. Bleeding

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INSTITUTE OF NURSING
1ST SEMESTER – AY 2020 – 2021
NUR 1208 – NCM 107 CARE OF THE MOTHER AND CHILD, ADOLESCENT (WELL CLIENT)

5. The most common site of BTL is what segment of the fallopian tube?
A. Ampulla
B. Fimbria
C. Infundibulum
D. Isthmus

6. Another client, Julia, 26-years old G3P2 [1-1-1-2] where her 2 nd pregnancy was an
ectopic pregnancy. Tells the nurse that she desires to use an IUD. The nurse should
explain to the client that the most common side effect of an IUD is increased.
A. Cost
B. Menstrual flow
C. Uterine cramping
D. Incidence of PIH

7. Which part of the obstetric history of Julia makes her not a good candidate for the use
of IUD?
A. History of preterm infant
B. Ectopic pregnancy
C. Abortion
D. Age

8. Celia, 29-year old, visits the clinic for routine Pap smear. She tells the nurse that she and
her partner use condom and spermicides for contraception. Which of the following
statements if made by the client indicates that she has an understanding of the use of
this type of barrier method?
A. “My partner can withdraw his penis after it becomes flaccid after intercourse”
B. “My partner can place the condom even if the penis is not well erected”
C. “I do not need to use the spermicidal product if my partner uses condom”
D. “I should insert the spermicidal product no more than 1 hour prior to coitus”

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INSTITUTE OF NURSING
1ST SEMESTER – AY 2020 – 2021
NUR 1208 – NCM 107 CARE OF THE MOTHER AND CHILD, ADOLESCENT (WELL CLIENT)

9. A client is prescribed an OCP. The nurse has explained to the client about the non-
contraceptive benefits of OCP. The nurse determines that the client needs further
instructions when the client says that the OCP decreases the incidence of:
A. Premenstrual syndrome
B. Blood clots
C. Fibrocystic breast disease
D. Endometrial cancer

10. Which of the following findings in the history of the client would alert the nurse as a
contraindication for OCP use?
A. Multiple gestation
B. Thromboembolic disease
C. Gestational diabetes
D. Dysmenorrheal

11. A client has been receiving Depo Provera every 12 weeks for her contraception. The
nurse should encourage the client to increase her daily intake of which of the following
nutrients?
A. Iron
B. Calcium
C. Vit. C
D. Vit. A

12. A male client is scheduled for semen analysis. The nurse should instruct the client that
to ensure an adequate specimen and ensure the motility he should:
A. Keep the specimen in cool place during transport
B. Obtain the specimen after 8 hours abstinence
C. Place the specimen in a dark-colored container
D. Keep the specimen next to his body during transport

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INSTITUTE OF NURSING
1ST SEMESTER – AY 2020 – 2021
NUR 1208 – NCM 107 CARE OF THE MOTHER AND CHILD, ADOLESCENT (WELL CLIENT)

13. If a client with menstrual cycle of 30 days asked the nurse of the best day that she and
her husband avoid coitus so that pregnancy will most likely not occur, she would
respond best:
A. Ovulation would occur on the first or second day
B. Ovum is released on day 16
C. Ovum release is unpredictable
D. Ovulation would occur on the fourteenth day

14. A client has been instructed that her cervical mucus will be tested using a spinnbarkeit
test. The nurse should explain to the client that this will test her cervical mucus for:
A. Amount of ferning pattern
B. Stretchability
C. Level of progesterone
D. Level of cervical mucus

15. Which conditions made by a couple would indicate that they need additional teaching as
to the factors decreasing the likelihood of conception?
A. Pelvic inflammatory disease
B. Highly alkaline vaginal pH
C. Endometriosis
Excessively thick cervical mucus

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