NURS 6552 Womens Health Final (2026/27) EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ALL CORRECT ANSWERS 100%
SOLVED
How does copper IUD work? - CORRECT ANSWER = Causes an
inflammatory response with spermacidal response
How do levonorgestrel IUDs work? - CORRECT ANSWER = Release low
doses of progesterone daily to thicken cervical mucus
How long is the copper IUD good for? - CORRECT ANSWER = 10 years
When can an IUD be inserted? - CORRECT ANSWER = At anytime
pending negative pregnancy test
When can an IUD be placed postpartum? - CORRECT ANSWER = 4
weeks
What IUD can be used for emergency contraception? - CORRECT
ANSWER = Copper IUD
Most common side effects of copper IUD? - CORRECT ANSWER =
Prolonged heavy bleeding and dysmenorrhea
pg. 1
,Most common side effect of LNG IUDs? - CORRECT ANSWER =
Unscheduled bleeding
Other side effects of LNG IUD? - CORRECT ANSWER = Lower abdominal
pain
Acne
Back pain
Breast tenderness
Headaches
Mood changes
Nausea
Which device is approved for menorrhagia? - CORRECT ANSWER =
Mirena
When does ovulation return following Nexplanon removal? - CORRECT
ANSWER = 6 weeks
Side effects of Nexplanon? - CORRECT ANSWER = Irregular bleeding
and amenorrhea
Primary reason for removal of Nexplanon? - CORRECT ANSWER =
Irregular bleeding
pg. 2
, Define tubal occlusion - CORRECT ANSWER = Female sterilization in
which the fallopian tubes are permanently blocked, which prevents
sperm from ascending the reproductive tract and fertilizing an ovum
Risk related to tubal occlusion - CORRECT ANSWER = Ectopic pregnancy
Define vasectomy - CORRECT ANSWER = Cutting or blocking of both vas
deferens which are the small tubes that carry sperm from the testes to
become part of the seminal fluid
Benefit of combined oral contraceptives vs. progestin only - CORRECT
ANSWER = More predictable bleeding patterns due to stabilization of
the endometrium with estrogen
Types of combined oral contraceptives - CORRECT ANSWER = Oral
Patch
Ring
Types of progestin only contraceptives - CORRECT ANSWER = IUD
Implant (Nexplanon)
Oral (POP, mini-pills)
Injection (Depo)
pg. 3
QUESTIONS AND ALL CORRECT ANSWERS 100%
SOLVED
How does copper IUD work? - CORRECT ANSWER = Causes an
inflammatory response with spermacidal response
How do levonorgestrel IUDs work? - CORRECT ANSWER = Release low
doses of progesterone daily to thicken cervical mucus
How long is the copper IUD good for? - CORRECT ANSWER = 10 years
When can an IUD be inserted? - CORRECT ANSWER = At anytime
pending negative pregnancy test
When can an IUD be placed postpartum? - CORRECT ANSWER = 4
weeks
What IUD can be used for emergency contraception? - CORRECT
ANSWER = Copper IUD
Most common side effects of copper IUD? - CORRECT ANSWER =
Prolonged heavy bleeding and dysmenorrhea
pg. 1
,Most common side effect of LNG IUDs? - CORRECT ANSWER =
Unscheduled bleeding
Other side effects of LNG IUD? - CORRECT ANSWER = Lower abdominal
pain
Acne
Back pain
Breast tenderness
Headaches
Mood changes
Nausea
Which device is approved for menorrhagia? - CORRECT ANSWER =
Mirena
When does ovulation return following Nexplanon removal? - CORRECT
ANSWER = 6 weeks
Side effects of Nexplanon? - CORRECT ANSWER = Irregular bleeding
and amenorrhea
Primary reason for removal of Nexplanon? - CORRECT ANSWER =
Irregular bleeding
pg. 2
, Define tubal occlusion - CORRECT ANSWER = Female sterilization in
which the fallopian tubes are permanently blocked, which prevents
sperm from ascending the reproductive tract and fertilizing an ovum
Risk related to tubal occlusion - CORRECT ANSWER = Ectopic pregnancy
Define vasectomy - CORRECT ANSWER = Cutting or blocking of both vas
deferens which are the small tubes that carry sperm from the testes to
become part of the seminal fluid
Benefit of combined oral contraceptives vs. progestin only - CORRECT
ANSWER = More predictable bleeding patterns due to stabilization of
the endometrium with estrogen
Types of combined oral contraceptives - CORRECT ANSWER = Oral
Patch
Ring
Types of progestin only contraceptives - CORRECT ANSWER = IUD
Implant (Nexplanon)
Oral (POP, mini-pills)
Injection (Depo)
pg. 3
