Practice Question
When teaching a group of students about chlamydia, which of the following points is most important for the healthcare provider to emphasize?
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Correct Answer:
Most people infected with chlamydia are unaware that they are infected.
Rationale:
🪷 Chlamydia is often called a "silent" infection because most individuals are asymptomatic.
🪷 This characteristic contributes to its widespread transmission, especially among sexually active adolescents and young adults.
🪷 Routine screening is recommended for sexually active women under age 25 to detect infections early.
🪷 Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility, and ectopic pregnancy.
🪷 Nurses must emphasize the importance of screening even in the absence of symptoms to prevent long-term complications.
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This question is from RN ATI Maternal Newborn Exam I which contains 32 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4