1. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following tubal ligation (occlusion).

Which of the following statement by the client indicates an understanding of the

teaching?

A. “premenstrual tension will no longer be present.”

B. “Ovulation will remain the same.”

C. “Hormone replacements will be needed following this procedure.”

D. “My monthly menstrual period will be shorter.”

ANS: B

Ovulation (egg release from the ovaries) will remain the same. Tubal ligation also known as

having your tubes tied or tubal sterilization is a type of permanent birth control. During tubal

ligation, the fallopian tubes are cut, tied or blocked to permanently prevent pregnancy. Tubal

ligation prevents an egg from traveling from the ovaries through the fallopian tubes and

blocks sperm from traveling up the fallopian tubes to the egg. The procedure doesn't affect

your menstrual cycle it just prevents fertilization.

2. A nurse is assessing a newborn following forceps-assisted birth. Which of the following

clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of the birth method?

A. Hypoglycemia

B. Polycythemia

C. Facial Palsy

D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia