ATI OB-PEDS NURSING EXAM 1000+ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES CONTAINS
PRACTICE QUESTIONS,STUDY CARD & REVIEWS ON
THE TOPIC OF CHILD
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DEVELOPMENT,PEDIATRICS,CHILDBIRTH &
PREGNANCY| A GRADED
A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with pedophilia. What would differentiate this sexual disorder
from a sexual dysfunction?
A. Symptoms of sexual dysfunction include inappropriate sexual behaviors, whereas symptoms of a
sexual disorder include impairment in normal sexual response.
B. Symptoms of a sexual disorder include inappropriate sexual behaviors, whereas symptoms of sexual
dysfunction include impairment in normal sexual response.
C. Sexual dysfunction can be caused by increased levels of circulating androgens, whereas levels of
circulating androgens do not affect sexual disorders.
D. Sexual disorders can be caused by decreased levels of circulating androgens, whereas levels of
circulating androgens do not affect sexual dysfunction. - ANSWER- ANS: B
RATIONALE: The nurse should identify that pedophilia is a sexual disorder in which
individuals partake in inappropriate sexual behaviors. Sexual dysfunction involves impairment in normal
sexual response. Pedophilia involves having sexual urges, behaviors, or sexually arousing fantasies
involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child.
A female client on an inpatient unit enters the day area for visiting hours dressed in a see-through
blouse and wearing no undergarments. Which intervention should be a nurse's first priority?
A. Discuss with the client the inappropriateness of her attire.
B. Avoid addressing her attention-seeking behavior.
C. Lead the client back to her room and assist her to choose appropriate clothing.
D. Restrict client to room until visiting hours are over. - ANSWER- ANS: C
RATIONALE: The most appropriate intervention by the nurse is to lead the client back to her
room and assist her to choose appropriate clothing. The client could be exhibiting signs of exhibitionism
which is characterized by urges to expose oneself to unsuspecting strangers.
A 52-year-old client states, "My husband is upset because I don't enjoy sex as much as I used to." Which
priority client data should a nurse initially collect?
A. History of hysterectomy
B. Date of last menstrual cycle
C. Use of birth control methods
D. History of thought disorder - ANSWER- ANS: B
RATIONALE: The nurse should assess the client's last menstrual cycle to determine if the
client is experiencing the onset of menopause. Menopause usually occurs around the age of 50. The
decrease in estrogen can result in multiple symptoms including a decrease in biological drives and sexual
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