Introductory Maternity & Pediatrics Questions and
Answers Correctly Answered Graded 100% Pass
The vagina is at risk for infection because of its location and because it opens to the outside of
the body. What is a protective mechanism of the vagina to keep it from becoming infected?
It produces its own natural antibiotics.
It maintains an alkaline pH of 7 to 8, which destroys invading bacteria.
Normal vaginal flora act as phagocytes of invading bacteria.
Normal vaginal pH is acidic (4 to 5), which protects from infection. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️
-Normal vaginal pH is acidic (4 to 5), which protects from infection.
Explanation:
Normally, the vagina maintains an acidic pH of 4 to 5, which protects the vagina from infection.
After teaching a class on the female reproductive system, the nurse determines that the teaching
was successful when the class identifies which action as the primary function of the ovaries?
carrying the ovum to the endometrium
secreting estrogen and progesterone
secreting mucus that supplies lubrication for intercourse
implanting a fertilized ovum - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -secreting estrogen and progesterone
Explanation:
, The ovaries have two primary functions: development and release of the ovum and secretion of
estrogen and progesterone. The fallopian tubes are responsible for conveying the ovum from the
ovary to the uterus and sperm from the uterus toward the ovary. The Bartholin's glands when
stimulated secrete mucus that supplies lubrication for intercourse. The uterus is the site of
implantation of a fertilized ovum.
When assessing a client, a nurse determines that the client has a rectocele based on which
finding?
protrusion of the bladder wall through the anterior vaginal wall
bulging of the small intestine through the posterior vaginal wall
sagging of the rectum, which pushes against or into the posterior vaginal wall
downward movement of the uterus through the pelvic floor and into the vagina - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔️✔️ -sagging of the rectum, which pushes against or into the posterior vaginal wall
Explanation:
A rectocele occurs when the rectum sags and pushes into or against the posterior vaginal wall. A
cystocele occurs when the posterior bladder wall protrudes downward through the anterior
vaginal wall. An enterocele occurs when the small intestine bulges through the posterior vaginal
wall. Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus descends through the pelvic floor and into the
vaginal canal.
The nurse discusses various contraceptive methods with a client and her partner. Which method
would the nurse explain as being available only by prescription?
condom
Answers Correctly Answered Graded 100% Pass
The vagina is at risk for infection because of its location and because it opens to the outside of
the body. What is a protective mechanism of the vagina to keep it from becoming infected?
It produces its own natural antibiotics.
It maintains an alkaline pH of 7 to 8, which destroys invading bacteria.
Normal vaginal flora act as phagocytes of invading bacteria.
Normal vaginal pH is acidic (4 to 5), which protects from infection. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️
-Normal vaginal pH is acidic (4 to 5), which protects from infection.
Explanation:
Normally, the vagina maintains an acidic pH of 4 to 5, which protects the vagina from infection.
After teaching a class on the female reproductive system, the nurse determines that the teaching
was successful when the class identifies which action as the primary function of the ovaries?
carrying the ovum to the endometrium
secreting estrogen and progesterone
secreting mucus that supplies lubrication for intercourse
implanting a fertilized ovum - CORRECT ANSWER ✔️✔️ -secreting estrogen and progesterone
Explanation:
, The ovaries have two primary functions: development and release of the ovum and secretion of
estrogen and progesterone. The fallopian tubes are responsible for conveying the ovum from the
ovary to the uterus and sperm from the uterus toward the ovary. The Bartholin's glands when
stimulated secrete mucus that supplies lubrication for intercourse. The uterus is the site of
implantation of a fertilized ovum.
When assessing a client, a nurse determines that the client has a rectocele based on which
finding?
protrusion of the bladder wall through the anterior vaginal wall
bulging of the small intestine through the posterior vaginal wall
sagging of the rectum, which pushes against or into the posterior vaginal wall
downward movement of the uterus through the pelvic floor and into the vagina - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔️✔️ -sagging of the rectum, which pushes against or into the posterior vaginal wall
Explanation:
A rectocele occurs when the rectum sags and pushes into or against the posterior vaginal wall. A
cystocele occurs when the posterior bladder wall protrudes downward through the anterior
vaginal wall. An enterocele occurs when the small intestine bulges through the posterior vaginal
wall. Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus descends through the pelvic floor and into the
vaginal canal.
The nurse discusses various contraceptive methods with a client and her partner. Which method
would the nurse explain as being available only by prescription?
condom
