Screening Savvy
This screening test detects abnormal cervical cells.
What is a Pap test?
This contraceptive method contains no hormones and can also be used as emergency contraception.
What is the copper IUD?
Irregular or absent menses, hirsutism, acne, and insulin resistance are classic findings of this disorder.
What is PCOS?
Many STIs can be this, making routine screening important.
What is asymptomatic?
This principle means the patient should feel safe and have control over what happens next.
What is patient choice/control?
At what age does routine cervical cancer screening begin according to these slides?
What is age 21?
This method is highly effective and can be used when estrogen is contraindicated.
What is progestin-only contraception?
Severe dysmenorrhea, chronic pelvic pain, and dyspareunia suggest this disorder.
What is endometriosis?
Patients should complete this even if their STI symptoms disappear.
What is the entire prescribed treatment?
This should be provided when discussing sensitive topics such as IPV or human trafficking.
What is privacy/private conversation?
Average-risk breast cancer screening occurs every 2 years during this age range.
What is ages 40–74?
Name two situations in which combined hormonal contraception should be avoided.
What are smoking at ≥35, thromboembolic disease, migraine with aura, or certain cardiovascular disease?
Pelvic pain, fever, abnormal discharge, and cervical motion tenderness are hallmark findings of this disorder.
What is PID?
A patient with chlamydia asks why her partner needs treatment if he has no symptoms. What should the nurse explain?
What is partner treatment helps prevent reinfection?
Is this trauma-informed: "Why didn't you leave the relationship?"
What is no?
A 58-year-old reports rectal bleeding and unexplained weight loss. Is this routine screening or diagnostic evaluation?
What is diagnostic evaluation?
Which contraceptive method does not protect against STIs despite being highly effective?
What is a hormonal IUD?
A patient has abnormal, heavy, or prolonged menstrual bleeding. What disorder should the nurse recognize?
What is abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)?
A patient says, "I don't have symptoms anymore, so I can stop my antibiotics." What is the appropriate response?
What is no—complete the prescribed treatment even if symptoms resolve?
A patient suspected of human trafficking is accompanied by another person who answers all of her questions. What should the nurse do?
What is provide an opportunity to speak with the patient privately?
A 32-year-old has a previous abnormal cervical screening result. Should the nurse simply follow the routine screening schedule?
What is no—follow-up should be based on her risk and may include repeat testing or colposcopy?
A patient wants a highly effective, long-acting, reversible method but does not want hormones. What is an appropriate option?
What is the copper IUD?
A patient has been trying to conceive for 8 months and is 37 years old. When should infertility evaluation be considered?
What is now—evaluation is recommended after 6 months when >35?
A patient with an STI asks when she can resume sexual activity. What should the nurse teach?
What is avoid sexual activity until treatment is completed and partners have been treated as recommended?
A patient experiencing IPV says, "I don't know what to do." What response best reflects trauma-informed care?
What is acknowledge her feelings, provide choices, and support her control over decisions?