, Leifer: Maternity Nursing: An Introductory Text, 11th Edition
Chapter 02: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Reproductive structures that have erectile tissue include the:
a. Labia majora and the scrotum
b. Penis and clitoris
c. Vestibule and epididymis
d. Vas deferens and vagina
ANS: B
The penis in the male and the clitoris in the female are similar in that both have erectile tissue.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 17 | 23 OBJ: 3 | 9
TOP: External Genitalia KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. The glands that secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina are _____ glands.
a. Bartholin’s
b. Skene’s
c. Cowper’s
d. Montgomery’s
ANS: A
Bartholin’s glands secrete the mucus that lubricates the vagina.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 19 OBJ: 3
TOP: Female External Genitalia KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. Breast cells that secrete milk are called:
a. Myoepithelium
b. Acini
c. Lactiferous
d. Alveoli
ANS: B
Breast milk is secreted in the acini cells.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 22 OBJ: 5
TOP: Breasts KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. On her first prenatal visit, a patient expresses concern that she will not produce enough milk
to breastfeed because her breasts are small. Which response is most appropriate?
a. “You might want to talk to your doctor about different formulas.”
Copyright © 2012, 2008 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
Chapter 02: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Reproductive structures that have erectile tissue include the:
a. Labia majora and the scrotum
b. Penis and clitoris
c. Vestibule and epididymis
d. Vas deferens and vagina
ANS: B
The penis in the male and the clitoris in the female are similar in that both have erectile tissue.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 17 | 23 OBJ: 3 | 9
TOP: External Genitalia KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
2. The glands that secrete mucus to lubricate the vagina are _____ glands.
a. Bartholin’s
b. Skene’s
c. Cowper’s
d. Montgomery’s
ANS: A
Bartholin’s glands secrete the mucus that lubricates the vagina.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 19 OBJ: 3
TOP: Female External Genitalia KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
3. Breast cells that secrete milk are called:
a. Myoepithelium
b. Acini
c. Lactiferous
d. Alveoli
ANS: B
Breast milk is secreted in the acini cells.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 22 OBJ: 5
TOP: Breasts KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: N/A
4. On her first prenatal visit, a patient expresses concern that she will not produce enough milk
to breastfeed because her breasts are small. Which response is most appropriate?
a. “You might want to talk to your doctor about different formulas.”
Copyright © 2012, 2008 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
