ATI Chpt 1 AND 2; Exam 1 Flashcards
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Abstinence
Reframing from sexual intercourse
Advantage vs. Disadvantages Abstinence
Advantages
1. Most effective
2. Eliminate risk for STI
Disadvantages
1. Self control
2. High failure rate
Coitus interruptus; withdraw definition
Withdraw of the penis from the vaginitis prior to ejaculation
Advantages vs disadvantageous of coitus interruptus
Advantages; monogamous couples possible choice
Disadvantage; least effective method, no protection against STIs
Definition of calendar rhythm method
Tracing the menstrual cycle to estimate the time of ovulation
Advantages, disadvantages, and risk of calendar rhythm method
Advantage; inexpensive, used with the basal method
Disadvantage; not realizable, no protection fro STIs, record keeping, adherence/abstinence during fertile periods
Risk; factors affect ovulation, possible pregnancy
Definition of cycle beads
Standard days method/ cycle beads; beads color coded and on a necklace
Advantages vs. Disadvantages of Cycle beads
Advantage; Mobile app adherence by using a visual aid, easy to understand
Disadvantage; unreliable, pregnancy, lose track of the days
Definition of basal body temperature
Temperature of the body at rest
Advantages vs Disadvantages of Basal Body Temperature
Advantages; inexpensive, convenient, and no adverse effects
Disadvantage; variables can cause inaccurate interpretation for the temperature changes, does not protect against STIs
Cervical mucous ovulation detection method definition
Client analysis cercial mucous it determine ovulation; Spinnbarkeit sign
Advantages vs Disadvantages of Cervical Mucus Ovulation
Advantages; cents become very accurate with the characteristics of own mucus, can be diagnostically helpful in determining the start of ovulation while breastfeeding and planning a desired pregnancy
Disadvantages; clients can be uncomfortable with touching the mucus, self analysis of mucus can be difficult, no protection from STI
Male condom definition
Thin sheath to cover the penis during sexual intercourse
Advantages and disadvantages of a male condom
Advantage; protects against STIs, involves the male, no adverse effects readily available
Disadvantages; high rate of non adherence, reduces spontaneity, decrease sensation, one time use, cost replacement, does not protect against lesions on the skin or mucous membranes, hpv, hsv, syphilis.
Female condom definition
Vaginal sheath made of nitrile, a non latex synthetic rubber flexible rings on both ends that is pre lubricated with a spermicide
Advantages vs disadvantageous of a female condom
Advantages; offer protection against pregnancy and STIs, offer some protection against sti transmitted by skin to skin contact hpv, hsv, syphilis
Disadvantages; complicated to use bulky, noisy during intercourse, more expensive
Definition of spermicide
Chemical barrier available in a variety of foams. They destroy sperm before they can enter the cervix. Vaginal flora becomes acidic, not favorable for sperm survival.
Advantages vs Disadvantages of spermicide
Advantages; no Rx, increase the effectiveness of other methods if used together, various forms/suppositories, foams, creams, gels, films
Disadvantages; messy reapply after each act of intercourse, no protection against STIs
Diaphragm definition
A dome shaped cup with a flexible rim that fits snugly over the cervix
Advantages vs disadvantages of a diaphragm
Advantages; client has more control, easy to insert
Disadvantages; inconvenient, reapplication and cream of foam to be more effective, RX needed, must insert correctly, does not protect against STIs
Definition of Cervical Cap
Silicone cap that fits tightly around the base of the cervix
Advantage/ Disadvantage of Cervical cap
Advantage; extended period of use, no additional application of spermicide needed
Disadvantage; risk for TSS, allergic reaction, no precision from STIs
Contraceptive sponge definition
Fits over the cervix physical and chemical barrier
Advantage and disadvantage of contraceptive sponge
Advantage; easy to insert, multiple acts of intercourse
Disadvantage; does not protect against sti