A 30-year-old woman has come to the clinic stating, I'm pretty sure that I've got a yeast ...

A 30-year-old woman has come to the clinic stating, I'm pretty sure that I've got a yeast infection, so I need something for it.
 
   Which of the nurse's assessment questions most directly addresses a risk factor for vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)?
  A) When was your last menstrual period?
  B) Have you been on antibiotics for an infection lately?
  C) Have you been drinking a lot of fluids in recent weeks?
  D) Do you normally shower or do you prefer to bathe?

Question 2

While reviewing the health history of a 72-year-old patient experiencing hearing loss, the nurse notes the patient has had no trauma or loss of balance. What factor is likely to be linked to the patient's hearing deficit?
 
  A) Recent completion of radiation therapy for treatment of thyroid cancer
  B) Routine use of quinine for management of leg cramps
  C) Allergy to hair coloring and hair spray
  D) Recent psychological stressors

Question 3

A nurse in a campus medical clinic is meeting with a 23-year-old student who states that she has been experiencing malodorous vaginal discharge over the past several days.
 
  The nurse should recognize that this patient is describing a sign that is characteristic of:
  A) Bacterial vaginosis (BV)
  B) Dysmenorrhea
  C) Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)
  D) Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Question 4

A patient is adapting to the use of a hearing aid for the first time. What is the most common challenge experienced by a patient with hearing loss who is adapting to using a hearing aid for the first time?
 
  A) Regulating the tone and volume
  B) Learning to cope with amplification of background noise
  C) Minimizing irritation of the external auditory canal
  D) Keeping the hearing aid clean while minimizing exposure to moisture

Question 5

A 30-year-old woman has stated to the nurse that she experiences significant pain during menses and has asked the nurse's advice on whether to seek further care for the problem.
 
  The nurse has suggested that the woman visit her primary care provider and should recommend which of the following pain management measures?
  A) Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) a day or two before her expected menses
  B) Taking low-dose aspirin each morning
  C) Taking acetaminophen if the pain becomes unbearable
  D) Using acetaminophen suppositories during menses

Question 6

A nurse has just received a patient into the PACU after a tympanoplasty. What is a tympanoplasty is defined as?
 
  A) Surgical repair of the eardrum
  B) Surgical reconstruction of the middle ear bones
  C) Incision into the tympanic membrane
  D) Incision into the eardrum