Women's Health Introduction
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What is the main focus of the passage?

  • The life expectancy of women
  • Menstrual disorders
  • The importance of proactive health measures for women (correct)
  • The role of nurses in women's health

    • According to the passage, what can nurses help women with?

  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
  • Identifying problems early
  • Altering harmful behaviors
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is mentioned as an indicator of overall health and well-being for women?

  • Menstrual patterns (correct)
  • Quality of life
  • Risk of disease
  • Proactive measures

    • What does the passage suggest about some women's menstrual cycles?

    <p>They are like clockwork, with few symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the length of women's lives from the passage?

    <p>It is increasing as women can expect to live well into their 80s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about women's participation in maintaining their own quality of life?

    <p>It is important for reducing disease risk and improving health outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of nurses in assisting women, according to the passage?

    <p>Offering information for maintaining a healthy lifestyle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do some women's menstrual symptoms lead them to do, according to the passage?

    <p>Initiate visits to their health care providers for consultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Many women sail through their monthly menstrual cycles with little or no concerns.' What can be inferred from this statement?

    <p>'Some women experience no concerns during their menstrual cycles'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what can nurses use the assessment period as an opportunity for?

    <p>Teaching and counseling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the passage suggest about women's life expectancy?

    <p>It is increasing as women can expect to live well into their 80s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Absence of menses by age 15, with absence of growth and development of secondary sexual characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of secondary amenorrhea?

    <p>Absence of menses for three cycles or irregular menses for 6 months in women who have previously menstruated regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential cause of primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Extreme weight gain or loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the therapeutic management for primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Estrogen replacement therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can secondary amenorrhea be treated when the cause is anovulation?

    <p>Cyclic progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical areas should nurses consider when assessing the causes of amenorrhea?

    <p>The outflow area of the uterus and vagina, the ovaries, the pituitary gland, or the central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Tanner stage that involves elevation of breast contour and enlargement of areolae at approximately 12 years old?

    <p>Stage III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cause of secondary amenorrhea aside from pregnancy and breast-feeding?

    <p>Malnutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential therapeutic intervention for hyperprolactinemia causing amenorrhea?

    <p>Bromocriptine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of surgery might be needed to correct structural abnormalities of the genital tract causing primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Gynecological surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of girls living in the United States who menstruate by age 15?

    <p>98%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a potential cause of primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Early menopause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test in the context of amenorrhea?

    <p>To rule out pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which laboratory test might be positive for Turner syndrome in the context of amenorrhea?

    <p>Karyotype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary intervention and appropriate nursing role in managing amenorrhea?

    <p>Counseling and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of absenteeism of work and school among young women?

    <p>Dysmenorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for painful menstruation lasting 48 to 72 hours?

    <p>Dysmenorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are counseling and education described in managing amenorrhea?

    <p>Primary interventions and appropriate nursing roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an elevated prolactin level indicate in the context of amenorrhea?

    <p>Pituitary tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of menstruating women affected by dysmenorrhea?

    <p>More than 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a karyotype test in the context of amenorrhea?

    <p>To detect genetic abnormalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is amenorrhea defined?

    <p>Lack of menstruation for a period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between loss of menstrual regularity and osteoporosis?

    <p>Loss of menstrual regularity is a risk factor for later development of osteoporosis and hip fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition has been termed cyclic perimenstrual pain?

    <p>Dysmenorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of absenteeism of work and school among young women?

    <p>Dysmenorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for painful menstruation lasting 48 to 72 hours?

    <p>Cyclic perimenstrual pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an elevated prolactin level indicate in the context of amenorrhea?

    <p>Pituitary tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for loss of menstrual regularity as a risk factor for later development of osteoporosis and hip fractures?

    <p>Oligomenorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical areas should nurses consider when assessing the causes of amenorrhea?

    <p>Genital tract and ovaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of menstruating women affected by dysmenorrhea?

    <p>More than 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of surgery might be needed to correct structural abnormalities of the genital tract causing primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Vaginal reconstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Many women sail through their monthly menstrual cycles with little or no concerns.' What can be inferred from this statement?

    <p>'Sailing through' refers to a minority of women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Evidence is mounting that loss of menstrual regularity is a risk factor for later development of osteoporosis and hip fractures.' What term describes this loss of menstrual regularity?

    <p>Oligomenorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cause of primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Structural abnormalities of the genital tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Absence of menstruation by age 13 with absence of other secondary sexual characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Absence of menses by age 15, with absence of growth and development of secondary sexual characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is secondary amenorrhea?

    <p>Absence of regular menses for three cycles or irregular menses for 6 months in women who have previously menstruated regularly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT a potential cause of primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Breast-feeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the therapeutic intervention for primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Estrogen replacement therapy and correction of underlying disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical areas should nurses consider when assessing the causes of amenorrhea?

    <p>Outflow area and ovaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be needed to correct any structural abnormalities of the genital tract causing primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Surgical resection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a potential therapeutic intervention for hyperprolactinemia causing amenorrhea?

    <p>&quot;Bromocriptine&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "What might be a potential cause of secondary amenorrhea aside from pregnancy and breast-feeding?"

    <p>&quot;Chemotherapy or radiation therapy to the pelvic area&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what should nurses consider when assessing amenorrhea causes?

    <p>Structural abnormalities and outflow area problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in nursing assessment for women experiencing amenorrhea?

    <p>Tanner stages assessment and laboratory analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can nurses assist women with, according to the passage?

    <p>Becoming more attuned to their body and its clues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned as an indicator of overall health and well-being for women?

    <p>Menstrual patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of absenteeism of work and school among young women?

    <p>Menstrual disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the therapeutic management for primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Surgical intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated percentage of menstruating women affected by dysmenorrhea?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do some women's menstrual symptoms lead them to do, according to the passage?

    <p>Visit their health care providers for consultation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between primary and secondary amenorrhea?

    <p>Primary amenorrhea refers to the absence of menses by age 15 with absence of growth and development of secondary sexual characteristics, while secondary amenorrhea is the absence of regular menses for three cycles or irregular menses for 6 months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can cause primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Excessive exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential cause of secondary amenorrhea aside from pregnancy and breast-feeding?

    <p>Hyperthyroid or hypothyroid conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for primary amenorrhea involving correction of any underlying disorders and estrogen replacement therapy?

    <p>Surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must function properly and in harmony for a menstrual cycle to occur?

    <p>The uterus, endometrial lining, ovaries, pituitary, and hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be needed to correct any structural abnormalities of the genital tract causing primary amenorrhea?

    <p>Surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical areas should nurses consider when assessing the causes of amenorrhea?

    <p>Outflow area of the uterus and vagina, the ovaries, the pituitary gland, or the central nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What laboratory test might be positive for Turner syndrome in the context of amenorrhea?

    <p>Elevated FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Many women sail through their monthly menstrual cycles with little or no concerns.' What can be inferred from this statement?

    <p>'Not all women experience menstrual disorders'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a menstrual cycle to occur?

    <p>Proper functioning of multiple organs including the endometrial lining, ovaries, pituitary, and hypothalamus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does nursing assessment for a woman experiencing amenorrhea include?

    <p>Health history, physical examination, and laboratory tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Tanner stage that involves elevation of breast contour and enlargement of areolae at approximately 12 years old?

    <p>Stage III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which laboratory test might be ordered to detect ovarian cysts as a potential cause of amenorrhea?

    <p>Ultrasound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might an elevated prolactin level indicate in the context of amenorrhea?

    <p>Pituitary tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical areas should nurses consider when assessing the causes of amenorrhea?

    <p>Ovaries and adrenal glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of structural abnormalities of the genital tract causing primary amenorrhea might require surgery to correct?

    <p>Imperforate hymen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for loss of menstrual regularity as a risk factor for later development of osteoporosis and hip fractures?

    <p>Amenorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of absenteeism of work and school among young women?

    <p>Primary dysmenorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an elevated level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) indicate in the context of amenorrhea?

    <p>Ovarian failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can nurses assist women with, according to the passage?

    <p>Counseling and education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for painful menstruation lasting 48 to 72 hours?

    <p>Dysmenorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned as an indicator of overall health and well-being for women?

    <p>Hemoglobin level</p> Signup and view all the answers

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