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NCC WOMEN HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER (WHNP)
BOARD REVIEW COMLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERSION
The research design in which the relationships between two or more variables are
explained but cause and effect are not examined is: - correlational - used for
systematic investigation of relationships between two or more variables to
explain type (positive or negative) relationships, but not to examine cause and
effect.
TRUE/FALSE. An elevated direct (conjugated) bilirubin level occurs with gallstones
and obstruction of the extrahepatic duct. - TRUE. Example: cholecystitis
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calculation of estimated date of birth (EDB) by Naegele's rule is based on a(n): - a
28 day menstrual cycle, The calculation of estimated date of birth (EDB) by
Naegele's rule is based on a 28-day menstrual cycle, accounting for the average
length of pregnancy to be 280 days, or 10 lunar months.
trophoblast eventually becomes a - placenta
Moderate variability of the FHR is a change of how many BPM from the baseline -
6-25 bpm amplitude range
The lifetime risk for ovarian cancer in the general population is? - 1-2%
TRUE/FALSE. The presence of BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations increases the risk
of ovarian cancer. - true
TRUE/FALSE. The use of oral combination hormonal contraceptives for more than
five years increases the risk of ovarian cancer - FALSE. it decreases the risk
Risk Factors for Metabolic SYndrome in women - at least three of five risk factors.
For women, these include abdominal obesity/waist circumference greater than 35
inches, triglycerides 150 mg/dL or greater, HDL-C less than 50 mg/dL, blood
pressure 130/85 or greater, and fasting glucose 110 mg/dL or greater.
Risk factors for placental abruption - hypertension (chronic or gestational),
trauma, smoking, cocaine use, multiparity, and uterine anomalies or tumors
Nullipara - a woman who has not carried a baby to 500 g or 20 weeks.
What is "incident to" billing - "Incident to" billing is for Medicare services provided
by the APRN under the supervision of a physician and does not include initial visits
or subsequent visits with a new problem.
not characteristic of managed care organizations
Leg cramps can be relieved by - flexing the ankle to stretch the calf, decreasing
phosphate in the diet, drinking no more than two glasses of milk per day,
massaging the affected leg, keeping the legs warm, walking, exercising, and taking
calcium tablets and magnesium tablets.
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Active TB symptoms - night sweats, fever, malaise, weakness, anorexia and
weight loss, and pulmonary symptoms of productive cough, hemoptysis, chest
pain, and dyspnea.
If you are performing scalp stimulation, what is the fetal response that indicates
fetal well-being? - A fetal heart rate acceleration of 15 bpm for 15 seconds
What are the vasomotor symptoms of menopause? - hot flashes, night sweats
TRUE/FALSE? These vasomotor symptoms of menopause (night sweats, hot
flashes) can contribute to memory impairment and difficulty concentrating as a
result of sleep disturbance. - TRUE
TRUE/FALSE? Whether breastfed or bottle-fed, infants thrive best when fed on
demand in response to cues of hunger. - True
General principles of drug therapy for hypertension include setting blood pressure
goals and initiating blood pressure-lowering medication based on - Age, diabetes,
chronic kidney disease
Cold stress can result what symptoms? thus emphasizing the importance of
thermoregulation of the neonate. - Increased oxygen consumption,
hypoglycemia, hypoxia, acidosis, and respiratory distress
TRUE/FALSE? When using coitus interruptus, there is a decreased chance for the
presence of pre-ejaculatory sperm with repeat acts of intercourse. - False. In
itself, pre-ejaculatory fluid contains no sperm. However, with repeat acts of
intercourse close together, subsequent pre-ejaculatory fluid may have
"carryover" sperm from the previous ejaculation.
TRUE/FALSE? Viral load is the strongest predictor for transmission of infection to
the infant during the birth process. - TRUE
TRUE/FALSE? C-section is the recommended route of delivery for all HIV-infected
women to reduce the risk of transmission of infection to the infant. - FALSE
NCC WOMEN HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER (WHNP)
BOARD REVIEW COMLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERSION
The research design in which the relationships between two or more variables are
explained but cause and effect are not examined is: - correlational - used for
systematic investigation of relationships between two or more variables to
explain type (positive or negative) relationships, but not to examine cause and
effect.
TRUE/FALSE. An elevated direct (conjugated) bilirubin level occurs with gallstones
and obstruction of the extrahepatic duct. - TRUE. Example: cholecystitis
,2
calculation of estimated date of birth (EDB) by Naegele's rule is based on a(n): - a
28 day menstrual cycle, The calculation of estimated date of birth (EDB) by
Naegele's rule is based on a 28-day menstrual cycle, accounting for the average
length of pregnancy to be 280 days, or 10 lunar months.
trophoblast eventually becomes a - placenta
Moderate variability of the FHR is a change of how many BPM from the baseline -
6-25 bpm amplitude range
The lifetime risk for ovarian cancer in the general population is? - 1-2%
TRUE/FALSE. The presence of BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations increases the risk
of ovarian cancer. - true
TRUE/FALSE. The use of oral combination hormonal contraceptives for more than
five years increases the risk of ovarian cancer - FALSE. it decreases the risk
Risk Factors for Metabolic SYndrome in women - at least three of five risk factors.
For women, these include abdominal obesity/waist circumference greater than 35
inches, triglycerides 150 mg/dL or greater, HDL-C less than 50 mg/dL, blood
pressure 130/85 or greater, and fasting glucose 110 mg/dL or greater.
Risk factors for placental abruption - hypertension (chronic or gestational),
trauma, smoking, cocaine use, multiparity, and uterine anomalies or tumors
Nullipara - a woman who has not carried a baby to 500 g or 20 weeks.
What is "incident to" billing - "Incident to" billing is for Medicare services provided
by the APRN under the supervision of a physician and does not include initial visits
or subsequent visits with a new problem.
not characteristic of managed care organizations
Leg cramps can be relieved by - flexing the ankle to stretch the calf, decreasing
phosphate in the diet, drinking no more than two glasses of milk per day,
massaging the affected leg, keeping the legs warm, walking, exercising, and taking
calcium tablets and magnesium tablets.
, 3
Active TB symptoms - night sweats, fever, malaise, weakness, anorexia and
weight loss, and pulmonary symptoms of productive cough, hemoptysis, chest
pain, and dyspnea.
If you are performing scalp stimulation, what is the fetal response that indicates
fetal well-being? - A fetal heart rate acceleration of 15 bpm for 15 seconds
What are the vasomotor symptoms of menopause? - hot flashes, night sweats
TRUE/FALSE? These vasomotor symptoms of menopause (night sweats, hot
flashes) can contribute to memory impairment and difficulty concentrating as a
result of sleep disturbance. - TRUE
TRUE/FALSE? Whether breastfed or bottle-fed, infants thrive best when fed on
demand in response to cues of hunger. - True
General principles of drug therapy for hypertension include setting blood pressure
goals and initiating blood pressure-lowering medication based on - Age, diabetes,
chronic kidney disease
Cold stress can result what symptoms? thus emphasizing the importance of
thermoregulation of the neonate. - Increased oxygen consumption,
hypoglycemia, hypoxia, acidosis, and respiratory distress
TRUE/FALSE? When using coitus interruptus, there is a decreased chance for the
presence of pre-ejaculatory sperm with repeat acts of intercourse. - False. In
itself, pre-ejaculatory fluid contains no sperm. However, with repeat acts of
intercourse close together, subsequent pre-ejaculatory fluid may have
"carryover" sperm from the previous ejaculation.
TRUE/FALSE? Viral load is the strongest predictor for transmission of infection to
the infant during the birth process. - TRUE
TRUE/FALSE? C-section is the recommended route of delivery for all HIV-infected
women to reduce the risk of transmission of infection to the infant. - FALSE
