Nursing Care for STI Patient

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Which of the following clinical manifestations is specific to thrush?

Vaginal pruritus or burning with dull pelvic pain
Cheesy, tenacious white vaginal discharge
Erythematous rash with purulent exudate under the breasts (correct)
Scanty white or clear exudate with burning or pruritus around the urethral meatus

What is a key difference in the clinical manifestations of thrush and chlamydia in women?

Cheesy white vaginal discharge in thrush and irregular bleeding in chlamydia
Vaginal pruritus with burning in chlamydia and erythematous rash in thrush (correct)
Purulent exudate under the breasts in thrush and urinary frequency in chlamydia
Scaly skin in thrush and urinary frequency in chlamydia

Which diagnostic test is considered the gold standard for chlamydial infections?

Direct fluorescent antibody test
Culture for chlamydial organisms
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) (correct)
Gram stain of specimens collected from scraping

What is an important nursing intervention for patients with candidiasis?

Teaching good handwashing techniques to prevent reinfection (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic group is at the highest risk for chlamydial infections?

Young, promiscuous, unmarried women living in urban areas (B) Signup and view all the answers

In addition to thrush, where else can candidiasis manifest in infants?

Mouth (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom seen in men with chlamydial infections?

Mild dysuria (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a method for inserting vaginal suppositories correctly as per nursing interventions?

Insert while lying on your back (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of herpes simplex virus that cause genital herpes?

HSV-1 and HSV-2 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary site for genital herpes lesions in women?

Cervix (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a genital herpes outbreak?

Diarrhea (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended nursing intervention for a patient with genital herpes?

Advise the patient to get a yearly Pap test (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of the global spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) according to the passage?

Unprotected sex (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of a recurrent genital herpes outbreak?

7 to 10 days (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common way that HSV-1, which causes oral herpes, is acquired?

Acquired in infancy during feeding or kissing by adults (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a sitz bath for a patient with genital herpes?

Both b and c (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can trigger a recurrent genital herpes outbreak?

Exposure to sunlight (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the causative agent of syphilis?

Treponema pallidum (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of syphilis is non-contagious?

Tertiary (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of medical management for syphilis?

To eradicate all syphilitic organisms (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common clinical manifestation of secondary syphilis?

Skin rashes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to detect syphilis?

Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) slide test (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the causative agent of gonorrhea?

Neisseria gonorrhoeae (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of gonorrhea in men?

Dysuria (painful urination) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended nursing intervention for patients with syphilis or gonorrhea?

Monitor for drug interactions with antibiotics (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated syphilis?

Heart and blood vessel damage (cardiovascular syphilis) (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can syphilis be transmitted from mother to fetus?

Prenatal infection across the placenta (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of trichomoniasis?

Sexual intercourse (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for gonorrhea?

A single dose of IM Ceftriaxone or a single dose of oral Cefixime (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom of trichomoniasis in women?

Profuse, frothy, gray, green, or yellow malodorous discharge (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nursing intervention to avoid alcohol during trichomoniasis treatment?

To avoid discoloration of the urine (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nursing intervention to encourage the patient to wear loose-fitting clothing and cotton underwear during trichomoniasis treatment?

To enhance comfort (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nursing intervention to teach the patient how to disinfect douche nozzles, applicators, diaphragms, and the toilet area during trichomoniasis treatment?

To prevent the infection from spreading (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nursing intervention to encourage the patient to schedule follow-up visits with the healthcare provider during trichomoniasis treatment?

To ensure the infection has been successfully treated (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nursing intervention to caution men against squeezing the penis to look for further discharge during gonorrhea treatment?

To prevent further irritation and delay healing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nursing intervention to discuss alternative methods of birth control with the patient during gonorrhea treatment?

To prevent reinfection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nursing intervention to encourage the patient to abstain from sexual intercourse and alcohol for 2 to 4 weeks during gonorrhea treatment?

To allow for complete healing (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is accurate?

STIs can be transmitted through intimate sexual contact or other routes, may occur with or without symptoms, and can have asymptomatic periods. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is NOT listed as commonly being at increased risk for STIs?

Wealthy individuals (A) Signup and view all the answers

When assessing risk factors for STIs using the 5 Ps, which of the following is NOT one of the Ps?

Profession (D) Signup and view all the answers