A woman with very heavy menstrual bleeding is pale, dizzy and has a rapid pulse. Which finding should the nurse report first?
Correct answer: B. Pulse rate of 118 beats per minute
- A. Mild lower abdominal cramping
- B. Pulse rate of 118 beats per minute
- C. Fatigue after routine activity
- D. Mild nausea before meals
Explanation
A rapid pulse with pallor and dizziness may indicate significant blood loss and reduced circulating volume, so it requires prompt reporting and assessment. Circulation takes priority over mild cramping, fatigue or nausea.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Gynaecological Nursing
Gynaecological nursing covers assessment and care for menstrual disorders, vaginal infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, endometriosis, fibroids, uterine prolapse and reproductive tract cancers. It includes pelvic examination, specimen collection, preoperative and postoperative care, medication support, privacy and counselling, and distinguishes gynaecological conditions from normal pregnancy-related changes.
Practise Gynaecological Nursing
50 free Gynaecological Nursing MCQs from Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing questions like this
Midwifery and Obstetric Nursing is on 9 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Gynaecological Nursing questions
A patient is preparing for a pelvic examination. Which nursing action best protects her dignity and supports informed consent?
A woman with uterine prolapse is being taught pelvic floor exercises. Which statement shows that the teaching is understood?
Which finding is most suggestive of uterine fibroids rather than endometriosis?
A cervical specimen is collected for cytological examination. Which action is appropriate after the specimen is obtained?
A woman with endometriosis asks why she has severe menstrual pain and difficulty becoming pregnant. Which explanation is most accurate?
A patient returns to the ward after a total abdominal hysterectomy. Which assessment is the priority during the immediate postoperative period?