NURS 326 Final Exam – Reproductive Health Across the Lifespan –
Complete Study Guide (Drexel University)
SECTION 1: Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology (Questions 1–35)
Question 1
1. A nurse is educating a group of adolescents about female
reproductive anatomy. Which structure is responsible for the
production of ova and the secretion of estrogen and
progesterone? - A) Fallopian tubes - B) Uterus - C) Ovaries - D)
Cervix
Answer
,Answer C: ) Ovaries
Rationale
The ovaries are the female gonads responsible for producing ova
(eggs) and secreting estrogen and progesterone. The fallopian tubes
transport the ovum, the uterus supports fetal development, and the
cervix is the lower portion of the uterus. ---
Question 2
2. A client asks the nurse about the function of the fallopian tubes.
Which response is most accurate? - A) "They produce the
hormones necessary for ovulation." - B) "They serve as the site of
fertilization and transport the ovum to the uterus." - C) "They are
the primary organ for menstruation." - D) "They store sperm after
intercourse."
Answer
Answer B: ) "They serve as the site of fertilization and transport
the ovum to the uterus."
Rationale
The fallopian tubes are the site where fertilization typically occurs.
,They transport the ovum from the ovary to the uterus via ciliary
action and peristalsis. ---
Question 3
3. A nurse is teaching a client about the menstrual cycle. Which
hormone is responsible for ovulation? - A) Estrogen - B)
Progesterone - C) Luteinizing hormone (LH) - D) Follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH)
Answer
Answer C: ) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Rationale
The mid-cycle LH surge triggers ovulation. FSH stimulates follicle
growth, estrogen prepares the endometrium, and progesterone
maintains the endometrium post-ovulation. ---
Question 4
4. During a health education session, a nurse explains the phases
of the menstrual cycle. Which phase corresponds with the
shedding of the endometrial lining? - A) Proliferative phase - B)
, Menstrual phase - C) Secretory phase - D) Follicular phase
Answer
Answer B: ) Menstrual phase
Rationale
The menstrual phase involves shedding of the endometrial lining
when pregnancy does not occur. The proliferative phase rebuilds
the lining, and the secretory phase prepares it for implantation. ---
Question 5
5. A nurse is assessing a male client's reproductive health. Which
structure produces sperm and testosterone? - A) Epididymis - B)
Vas deferens - C) Testes - D) Prostate gland
Answer
Answer C: ) Testes
Rationale
The testes are the male gonads that produce sperm
(spermatogenesis) and secrete testosterone. The epididymis stores
Complete Study Guide (Drexel University)
SECTION 1: Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology (Questions 1–35)
Question 1
1. A nurse is educating a group of adolescents about female
reproductive anatomy. Which structure is responsible for the
production of ova and the secretion of estrogen and
progesterone? - A) Fallopian tubes - B) Uterus - C) Ovaries - D)
Cervix
Answer
,Answer C: ) Ovaries
Rationale
The ovaries are the female gonads responsible for producing ova
(eggs) and secreting estrogen and progesterone. The fallopian tubes
transport the ovum, the uterus supports fetal development, and the
cervix is the lower portion of the uterus. ---
Question 2
2. A client asks the nurse about the function of the fallopian tubes.
Which response is most accurate? - A) "They produce the
hormones necessary for ovulation." - B) "They serve as the site of
fertilization and transport the ovum to the uterus." - C) "They are
the primary organ for menstruation." - D) "They store sperm after
intercourse."
Answer
Answer B: ) "They serve as the site of fertilization and transport
the ovum to the uterus."
Rationale
The fallopian tubes are the site where fertilization typically occurs.
,They transport the ovum from the ovary to the uterus via ciliary
action and peristalsis. ---
Question 3
3. A nurse is teaching a client about the menstrual cycle. Which
hormone is responsible for ovulation? - A) Estrogen - B)
Progesterone - C) Luteinizing hormone (LH) - D) Follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH)
Answer
Answer C: ) Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Rationale
The mid-cycle LH surge triggers ovulation. FSH stimulates follicle
growth, estrogen prepares the endometrium, and progesterone
maintains the endometrium post-ovulation. ---
Question 4
4. During a health education session, a nurse explains the phases
of the menstrual cycle. Which phase corresponds with the
shedding of the endometrial lining? - A) Proliferative phase - B)
, Menstrual phase - C) Secretory phase - D) Follicular phase
Answer
Answer B: ) Menstrual phase
Rationale
The menstrual phase involves shedding of the endometrial lining
when pregnancy does not occur. The proliferative phase rebuilds
the lining, and the secretory phase prepares it for implantation. ---
Question 5
5. A nurse is assessing a male client's reproductive health. Which
structure produces sperm and testosterone? - A) Epididymis - B)
Vas deferens - C) Testes - D) Prostate gland
Answer
Answer C: ) Testes
Rationale
The testes are the male gonads that produce sperm
(spermatogenesis) and secrete testosterone. The epididymis stores
