GUIDELINES FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS
IN GYNECOLOGIC SETTINGS 12TH EDITION
2026 FULL TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Signs of PID.
Answer: Lower abdominal pain worsened by movement, purulent
discharge, fever/chills, and positive cervical motion tenderness.
⩥ Endometriosis.
Answer: Endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus and responds to
hormonal cycles, causing 'mini-menstrual cycles' at abnormal sites.
⩥ Signs of Endometriosis.
Answer: Dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, pelvic pain, irregular bleeding,
and infertility.
⩥ Fibroids (Leiomyomas).
Answer: Benign smooth-muscle tumors in or on the uterus, estrogen-
dependent.
⩥ Symptoms of Fibroids.
, Answer: Often asymptomatic; may cause abnormal uterine bleeding,
pelvic pressure, dysuria, and constipation.
⩥ Ovarian Cysts / PCOS.
Answer: Chronic hormonal disorder with excess estrogen and
testosterone but insufficient progesterone.
⩥ Signs of PCOS.
Answer: Menstrual irregularity, hirsutism, obesity, and acne.
⩥ Cervical Cancer.
Answer: Associated with HPV, early sexual activity, and multiple
partners.
⩥ Early Signs of Cervical Cancer.
Answer: Asymptomatic or spotting.
⩥ Late Signs of Cervical Cancer.
Answer: Heavy bleeding, pain, weight loss, cachexia.
⩥ Endometrial Cancer.
Answer: Most common GYN cancer; linked to estrogen exposure.
IN GYNECOLOGIC SETTINGS 12TH EDITION
2026 FULL TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Signs of PID.
Answer: Lower abdominal pain worsened by movement, purulent
discharge, fever/chills, and positive cervical motion tenderness.
⩥ Endometriosis.
Answer: Endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus and responds to
hormonal cycles, causing 'mini-menstrual cycles' at abnormal sites.
⩥ Signs of Endometriosis.
Answer: Dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, pelvic pain, irregular bleeding,
and infertility.
⩥ Fibroids (Leiomyomas).
Answer: Benign smooth-muscle tumors in or on the uterus, estrogen-
dependent.
⩥ Symptoms of Fibroids.
, Answer: Often asymptomatic; may cause abnormal uterine bleeding,
pelvic pressure, dysuria, and constipation.
⩥ Ovarian Cysts / PCOS.
Answer: Chronic hormonal disorder with excess estrogen and
testosterone but insufficient progesterone.
⩥ Signs of PCOS.
Answer: Menstrual irregularity, hirsutism, obesity, and acne.
⩥ Cervical Cancer.
Answer: Associated with HPV, early sexual activity, and multiple
partners.
⩥ Early Signs of Cervical Cancer.
Answer: Asymptomatic or spotting.
⩥ Late Signs of Cervical Cancer.
Answer: Heavy bleeding, pain, weight loss, cachexia.
⩥ Endometrial Cancer.
Answer: Most common GYN cancer; linked to estrogen exposure.
