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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Chapter 56 : Caring for Clients With Sexually Transmitted Infections Questions
Question 1 of 5
A group of students are reviewing class material on sexually transmitted infections in preparation for a test. The students demonstrate understanding of the material when they identify which as the cause of condylomata?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Genital warts or condylomata are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Herpes virus causes genital herpes. Treponema pallidum is the cause of syphilis. Hemophilus ducreyi bacillus is the cause of chancroid.
Question 2 of 5
A client with genital warts is receiving treatment with a local application of trichloroacetic acid. Which client statement indicates adequate understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Genital warts when treated chemically will most likely be eradicated after three to six cycles of treatment. Eradication does not mean the condition is cured; the person is temporarily noncontagious once the warts are destroyed. All sexual contacts of the client need to be examined and treated.
Question 3 of 5
During a sexual history, the client states that having had multiple sex partners. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse must obtain the client's feedback in a nonjudgmental way to open communication. When communication is open, the nurse has the best potential to provide nursing instruction and emphasize key points. Being judgmental or introducing the nurse's opinion does not promote therapeutic communication.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is instructing a client on proper procedures to protect herself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Which statement, made by the client, requires correction from the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse is most correct to clarify that although birth control pills are effective at preventing pregnancy, they do not prevent against exposure to STIs. The other statements have no inaccurate content as can be determined at this time.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is completing a community education via a pamphlet on sexually transmitted diseases. Which key point is most important for the nurse to emphasize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse is most correct to emphasize information regarding prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. The information that many people are asymptomatic and show no symptoms is an important point to stress. Common age-groups are an interesting fact. Repercussions of the disease are also important to highlight; however, prevention is most important.