During her gynecologic checkup, a 30-year-old client states that recently she has been experiencing abdominal cramping and pain 3-4 days before and during her menstrual periods. The patient also complains of nausea, vomiting, headache, and irritability. The nurse would document these complaints as:

Select one:

Dysmenorrhea.

Dyspareunia.

Amenorrhea.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

a.   Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation, which may be accompanied by abdominal cramping and pain.
b.   Dyspareunia refers to painful sexual intercourse, which is not described in the scenario.
c.   Amenorrhea refers to the absence of menstrual periods, which is not described in the scenario.
d.   The symptoms described in the scenario are consistent with premenstrual syndrome, which includes physical and emotional symptoms such as abdominal cramping and pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and irritability that occur before and during menstruation.

Nursing Test Bank

Test Bank #1: RN Pharmacology Exams Test Bank #2: RN Medical-Surgical Exams Test Bank #3: RN Fundamentals Exams Test Bank #4: RN Maternal-Newborn Exams Test Bank #5: RN Anatomy and Physiology Exams Test Bank #6: RN Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Test Bank #7: RN Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Test Bank #9: RN Adult Health Test Bank #10: RN Dosage Calculation Test Bank #11: RN Community Health Exams Test Bank #12: RN Psychology Exams Test Bank #13: RN Nursing Care Of Children Test Bank #14: RN Foundations of Nursing Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Exam #1: RN Comprehensive predictor 2023 proctored exam Exam #2: Ati rn vati comprehensive predictor proctored exam Exam #3: Ati Rn Comprehensive Predictor Proctored Exam 2023 Exam #4: Rn Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam - St. Joseph Exam #5: RN Comprehensive Predictor Proctored Exam (National U CA San Diego) Exam #6: Ati rn comprehensive predictor 2023 retake proctored exam Exam #7: RN Hesi Exit Proctored Exam Exam #8: Hesi RN Exit proctored exam Exam #9: Hesi rn exit proctored exam Exam #10: Hesi Rn compass exit B proctored exam

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

a. A posterior presentation is when the fetus's back is toward the mother's back, and the fetal heart tones are usually heard on either side of the mother's abdomen.
b. A breech presentation is when the fetus's buttocks or feet are closest to the cervix. The fetal heart tones are usually heard above the umbilicus, at the midline, in a breech presentation.
c. A cephalic presentation is when the fetus's head is closest to the cervix, and the fetal heart tones are usually heard below the umbilicus, in either quadrant.
d. An oblique presentation is when the fetus's head or buttocks are angled toward one side of the pelvis, and the fetal heart tones are usually heard off-center, above or below the umbilicus.
e. A transverse presentation is when the fetus's spine is perpendicular to the mother's spine, and the fetal heart tones are usually heard on one side of the abdomen.

A. Accelerations with fetal movement B. Early decelerations C. Late decelerations D. An average FHR of 126 beats/min E. An average FHR of 126 beats/min

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

a. This is a normal FHR pattern and is not a cause for concern.

b. These are generally benign and are not a cause for concern.

c. Late decelerations can indicate uteroplacental insufficiency and are a cause for concern.
d. This is a normal FHR and is not a cause for concern.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 39 weeks of gestation and is in active labor. The nurse locates the fetal heart tones above the client's umbilicus, at the midline. The nurse should suspect that the fetus is in which of the following presentation?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Which fetal heart rate (FHR) finding would concern the nurse during labor? Select one:

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A nurse is caring for a client in the second prenatal visit, the laboratory findings indicate a negative rubella titer. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of this data?

The phase in which the ovarian function and hormone production decline and the patient had a lack of menstrual period for 13 months is known as:

A nurse is caring for a client who has a suspected ectopic pregnancy at 8 weeks of gestation. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to identify as consistent with the diagnosis?

A woman complains of severe abdominal and pelvic pain around the time of menstruation that has gotten worse over the last 5 years. She also complains of pain during intercourse and has tried unsuccessfully to get pregnant for the past 18 months. These symptoms are most likely related to:

During the physical examination for the first prenatal visit, it is noted that Chadwick's sign is present. What is the interpretation of Chadwick's sign? Select one:

A woman at 10 weeks of gestation who is seen in the prenatal clinic with presumptive signs and symptoms of pregnancy likely will have:

A nurse in a prenatal clinic is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Dinoprostone gel. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? Select one:

A 22-year-old woman pregnant with a single fetus has a preconception body mass index (BMI) of 19. When she was seen in the clinic at 33 weeks of gestation, she had gained 4 lbs in the first trimester. What should be the expected weight gain at this pregnancy time?