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PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 121
OBJ: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

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6TH EDITION BY PERRY
25. Which contraceptive method has a failure rate of less than 25%?
a. Standard days c. Postovulation
b. Periodic abstinence d. Coitus interruptus
ANS: A
The standard days variation on the calendar method has a failure rate of 12%. The periodic abstinence
method has a failure rate of 25% or greater. The postovulation method has a failure rate of 25% or greater.
The coitus interruptus method has a failure rate of 27% or greater.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 121
OBJ: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
26. Which contraceptive method best protects against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
a. Periodic abstinence
b. Barrier methods
c. Hormonal methods
d. They all offer about the same protection.
ANS: B
Barrier methods such as condoms best protect against STIs and HIV. Periodic abstinence and hormonal
methods (the pill) offer no protection against STIs or HIV.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 125
OBJ: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
27. With regard to the noncontraceptive medical effects of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCs),
nurses should be aware that:
a. COCs can cause toxic shock syndrome if the prescription is wrong.
b. Hormonal withdrawal bleeding usually is a bit more profuse than in normal menstruation and
lasts a week.
c. COCs increase the risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer.
d. The effectiveness of COCs can be altered by some over-the-counter medications and
herbal supplements.
ANS: D

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The effectiveness of COCs can be altered by some over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements.
Toxic shock syndrome can occur in some diaphragm users, but it is not a consequence of taking oral
contraceptive pills. Hormonal withdrawal bleeding usually is lighter than in normal menstruation and lasts a
couple of days. Oral contraceptive pills offer protection against the risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers.
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28. With regard to the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs), nurses should be aware that:
a. Return to fertility can take several weeks after the device is removed.
b. IUDs containing copper can provide an emergency contraception option if inserted within a
few days of unprotected intercourse.
c. IUDs offer the same protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as the diaphragm.
d. Consent forms are not needed for IUD insertion.