GUIDELINES FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS
IN GYNECOLOGIC SETTINGS 12TH EDITION
2026 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Laparoscopy may be used to evaluate the causes of abdominal or
pelvic pain, infertility, and pelvic masses. What diagnostic technique is
commonly used during laparoscopy to assess tubal patency?
Answer: Chromopertubation (chromotubation)
⩥ Both Shirodkar and McDonald procedures are examples of:
Answer: cervical cerclage
⩥ Methotrexate is primarily used for the treatment of which condition in
gynecologic and obstetric surgery?
Answer: Ectopic pregnancies
⩥ In a D&C procedure, what instruments are introduced through the
vagina for the purpose of dilating the cervix?
Answer: Graduated Hegar or Hank dilators
⩥ What surgical advantages are associated with robotic-assisted
laparoscopic surgery in gynecologic procedures?
, Answer: Enhanced dexterity
⩥ Cervical polyps are typically characterized by:
Answer: Being soft, red, and friable
⩥ What is the purpose of performing a sentinel node biopsy in early
lesions during radical vulvectomy and groin lymphadenectomy?
Answer: To minimize the dissection of negative nodes and the risk of
lymphedema.
⩥ What is the most common nonobstetric surgical condition that
complicates pregnancy?
Answer: Appendicitis
⩥ What is one purpose of administering oxytocin during a cesarean
birth?
Answer: To minimize blood loss
⩥ Which condition involves a communication between the urinary
bladder and the vagina?
Answer: Vesicovaginal fistula
⩥ ________ and _______ lasers are used in gynecology to treat
extrauterine diseases such as pelvic endometriosis, cervical dysplasia,
IN GYNECOLOGIC SETTINGS 12TH EDITION
2026 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Laparoscopy may be used to evaluate the causes of abdominal or
pelvic pain, infertility, and pelvic masses. What diagnostic technique is
commonly used during laparoscopy to assess tubal patency?
Answer: Chromopertubation (chromotubation)
⩥ Both Shirodkar and McDonald procedures are examples of:
Answer: cervical cerclage
⩥ Methotrexate is primarily used for the treatment of which condition in
gynecologic and obstetric surgery?
Answer: Ectopic pregnancies
⩥ In a D&C procedure, what instruments are introduced through the
vagina for the purpose of dilating the cervix?
Answer: Graduated Hegar or Hank dilators
⩥ What surgical advantages are associated with robotic-assisted
laparoscopic surgery in gynecologic procedures?
, Answer: Enhanced dexterity
⩥ Cervical polyps are typically characterized by:
Answer: Being soft, red, and friable
⩥ What is the purpose of performing a sentinel node biopsy in early
lesions during radical vulvectomy and groin lymphadenectomy?
Answer: To minimize the dissection of negative nodes and the risk of
lymphedema.
⩥ What is the most common nonobstetric surgical condition that
complicates pregnancy?
Answer: Appendicitis
⩥ What is one purpose of administering oxytocin during a cesarean
birth?
Answer: To minimize blood loss
⩥ Which condition involves a communication between the urinary
bladder and the vagina?
Answer: Vesicovaginal fistula
⩥ ________ and _______ lasers are used in gynecology to treat
extrauterine diseases such as pelvic endometriosis, cervical dysplasia,
