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NSG 3500 EXAM 1 2026/2027 | NURSING PRACTICE –
MATERNAL HEALTH | 40 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY – Questions 1-15
Q1: Primary Site of Fertilization
A nurse is reviewing reproductive physiology with a student. Which structure is the primary site of
fertilization?
A. Uterus
B. Ampulla of the fallopian tube
C. Cervix
D. Vagina
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fertilization most commonly occurs in the ampulla, the wider portion of the fallopian
tube where the ovum and sperm typically meet .
Q2: Hormone Stimulating Follicle Development
Which hormone stimulates the ovaries to develop follicles during the menstrual cycle?
A. Progesterone
B. Human chorionic gonadotropin
C. Follicle-stimulating hormone
D. Oxytocin
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FSH stimulates ovarian follicles to develop and promotes estrogen production by the
developing follicles .
Q3: Ovulation Trigger
Which hormone surge is directly responsible for ovulation?
A. Luteinizing hormone
B. Prolactin
C. Progesterone
D. Estrogen
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A midcycle surge of LH causes rupture of the dominant follicle and release of the ovum .
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Q4: Endometrial Support After Ovulation
Which hormone primarily supports the endometrium after ovulation?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. FSH
D. GnRH
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Progesterone from the corpus luteum converts the endometrium into a secretory state
suitable for implantation .
Q5: Primary Function of Ovaries
Which function is primarily performed by the ovaries?
A. Produce urine
B. Store sperm
C. Produce ova and ovarian hormones
D. Transport the fetus to the vagina
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ovaries contain developing oocytes and produce hormones such as estrogen and
progesterone .
Q6: Structure Between Uterus and Vagina
Which structure provides the passage between the uterus and vagina?
A. Fallopian tube
B. Cervix
C. Ovary
D. Endometrium
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The cervix forms the lower portion of the uterus and connects the uterine cavity with the
vaginal canal .
Q7: Most Favorable Pelvic Shape for Birth
Which pelvic shape is generally considered most favorable for vaginal birth?
A. Android
B. Anthropoid
NSG 3500 EXAM 1 2026/2027 | NURSING PRACTICE –
MATERNAL HEALTH | 40 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY – Questions 1-15
Q1: Primary Site of Fertilization
A nurse is reviewing reproductive physiology with a student. Which structure is the primary site of
fertilization?
A. Uterus
B. Ampulla of the fallopian tube
C. Cervix
D. Vagina
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fertilization most commonly occurs in the ampulla, the wider portion of the fallopian
tube where the ovum and sperm typically meet .
Q2: Hormone Stimulating Follicle Development
Which hormone stimulates the ovaries to develop follicles during the menstrual cycle?
A. Progesterone
B. Human chorionic gonadotropin
C. Follicle-stimulating hormone
D. Oxytocin
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: FSH stimulates ovarian follicles to develop and promotes estrogen production by the
developing follicles .
Q3: Ovulation Trigger
Which hormone surge is directly responsible for ovulation?
A. Luteinizing hormone
B. Prolactin
C. Progesterone
D. Estrogen
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A midcycle surge of LH causes rupture of the dominant follicle and release of the ovum .
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Q4: Endometrial Support After Ovulation
Which hormone primarily supports the endometrium after ovulation?
A. Estrogen
B. Progesterone
C. FSH
D. GnRH
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Progesterone from the corpus luteum converts the endometrium into a secretory state
suitable for implantation .
Q5: Primary Function of Ovaries
Which function is primarily performed by the ovaries?
A. Produce urine
B. Store sperm
C. Produce ova and ovarian hormones
D. Transport the fetus to the vagina
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ovaries contain developing oocytes and produce hormones such as estrogen and
progesterone .
Q6: Structure Between Uterus and Vagina
Which structure provides the passage between the uterus and vagina?
A. Fallopian tube
B. Cervix
C. Ovary
D. Endometrium
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The cervix forms the lower portion of the uterus and connects the uterine cavity with the
vaginal canal .
Q7: Most Favorable Pelvic Shape for Birth
Which pelvic shape is generally considered most favorable for vaginal birth?
A. Android
B. Anthropoid
