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Ectopic pregnancy ( 15 Questions)
Which statement by the nurse accurately conveys a risk factor associated with ectopic pregnancy?
The statement "If you have a history of infertility, you are at a decreased risk for ectopic pregnancy" is incorrect. Infertility is actually a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy, not a protective factor. When a person has difficulty conceiving, they may have underlying issues with their fallopian tubes or reproductive organs that can increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
The statement "Smoking has no impact on the risk of developing ectopic pregnancy" is also incorrect. Smoking is considered a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy. Smoking can lead to inflammation and damage of the fallopian tubes, which can increase the likelihood of an ectopic pregnancy.
The statement "Contraceptive failure is unrelated to the risk of ectopic pregnancy" is inaccurate. Contraceptive failure, especially in cases of intrauterine devices (IUDs), can increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. When contraception fails, there is a higher chance of pregnancy occurring outside the uterus. Now, let's move on to the next question.
Choice A rationale:
The statement "If you have a history of infertility, you are at a decreased risk for ectopic pregnancy" is incorrect.
Infertility is actually a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy, not a protective factor.
When a person has difficulty conceiving, they may have underlying issues with their fallopian tubes or reproductive organs that can increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Choice B rationale:
The statement "Smoking has no impact on the risk of developing ectopic pregnancy" is also incorrect.
Smoking is considered a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy.
Smoking can lead to inflammation and damage of the fallopian tubes, which can increase the likelihood of an ectopic pregnancy.
Choice D rationale:
The statement "Contraceptive failure is unrelated to the risk of ectopic pregnancy" is inaccurate.
Contraceptive failure, especially in cases of intrauterine devices (IUDs), can increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
When contraception fails, there is a higher chance of pregnancy occurring outside the uterus.
Now, let's move on to the next question.