RUHS, Jaipur, PB B.Sc Nursing Entrance-2019
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Easy
Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs) provide protection against pregnancy for how long time?
Appeared in: RUHS, Jaipur, PB B.Sc Nursing Entrance-2019
Explanation
- IUDs are a form of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), designed to provide protection for several years.
- The duration of effectiveness varies by the specific type of IUD inserted.
- Many commonly used IUDs, including both copper and hormonal types, have an approved lifespan that falls within the 3 to 5-year range (e.g., CuT-200 for 4 years, Nova T and many hormonal IUDs for 5 years).
- While some IUDs like the Copper T 380A can last up to 10 years, the 3-5 year option is a correct and common timeframe presented in the choices.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: This duration is far too short for an IUD. It is the typical effective period for short-term hormonal methods.
- Option B: This is not the standard duration for most modern IUDs, which are designed for longer-term use.
- Option D: IUDs are a reversible form of contraception and do not offer lifetime protection. They must be replaced at the end of their approved lifespan.
Related Visual
Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Duration of effectiveness for Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUDs) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Nurses play a crucial role in counseling patients about their contraceptive options. It is essential to provide accurate information on the specific type of IUD, its duration, benefits, and potential side effects.
- Patient education must include teaching the client how to perform a monthly self-check for the IUD strings to ensure it is still in place.
- A critical nursing responsibility is to teach the client the 'PAINS' warning signs to report immediately: Period late/abnormal bleeding, Abdominal pain/pain with intercourse, Infection exposure (STI)/abnormal discharge, Not feeling well (fever, chills), String missing, shorter, or longer.
How to Approach the Question
- First, identify the key concept in the question: the duration of effectiveness for 'Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs)'.
- Recall that IUDs are classified as a long-acting contraceptive method, meaning they work for several years.
- Based on this, immediately eliminate options that are too short (3-5 months) or permanent (Lifetime).
- You are left with '1-2 years' and '3-5 years'.
- Access your knowledge about common IUD types. Many hormonal IUDs are approved for 3 to 5 years, and some copper IUDs also fall in or near this range.
- Therefore, '3-5 years' is the most accurate and representative answer among the choices provided for a general question on IUDs.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Duration of effectiveness for Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUDs).
- Stem keywords: Intra Uterine Devices, IUDs, protection against pregnancy, how long
- Lead-in keywords: how long time
Question ID
QTswrSjkeyXa8naAZ5JCz2
Reference Book
E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 8411-8413
E6 Parks TextBook of Preventive & Social Medicine part 1 — Subpart C (pp 404-604 of 604) p. 190-192
Practise the full RUHS, Jaipur, PB B.Sc Nursing Entrance-2019
Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.
More Population Dynamics and Control of Conception Questions
- What is the best time of insertion of Intrauterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD)?
- Which of the following Emergency contraceptive methods, except?
- Cu IUCD 380A is effective up to how many years to prevent conception?
- Which of the following method of contraception can prevent sexually transmitted disease?
- Natural method of family planning among the following is?
- A woman using a diaphragm for contraception should be instructed to leave it in place for at least how long after intercourse?
- Which of the following is the terminal method of contraceptive in males?
- Which of the following is the terminal method of contraception?
- A 38-year-old lady wants to use a spacing method. She is smoking one packet of cigarettes daily. Which method of contraception is best for her?
- The surgical procedure that involves blocking or sealing the fallopian tubes to prevent the passage of eggs is:
More RUHS, Jaipur, PB B.Sc Nursing Entrance-2019 Questions
- Specialized cells found throughout the nervous system that transmit signals using electrochemical processes are?
- The three auditory ossicle structures present in the ear are?
- Which type of enema is used to provide relief for clients who suffer from gaseous distension?
- Which criteria of the Profession deals with nurses' independent functioning and being responsible and accountable for the care they provide?
- During which phase of therapeutic communication, should the nurse expect that the patient may test the competency and commitment of a nurse?
- Which term best describes a group of total communities which live in a common area, speak a common dialect, and follow a common culture?
- Which type of memory is intact in an individual who is able to recall the multiplication table that he learned from school?
- While treating a patient who consumed corrosive poison, you recognize that the patient's throat is swollen. Which of the following measures is the nu…
- While administering medications to a client, a specific drug is to be administered 'AD', what does AD refer to?
- Which microorganism causes scarlet fever?