MATERNITY NEWBORN AND WOMENS
HEALTH NURSING SECOND EDITION
ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ The calendar method can only predict what are most likely to be
safe days.
Answer: Record the menstrual cycle for at least 6 months (12
months is better)
Fertile period calculation
Shortest cycle -18 days
Longest cycle - 11 days
◉ Calendar example
Answer: Example
Shortest cycle (28 days) -18 days= 10 days
Longest cycle (30 days) - 11 days= 19 days
Women should abstain between days 10-19
, ◉ Spinnbarkeit mucus
Answer: Estrogen influences mucus to be stretched,
◉ basal body temperature method
Answer: a birth control method based on body temperature changes
before and after ovulation
◉ Lactational amenorrhea method (1-2%)
Answer: Breastfeeding
Has not had a period since birth
Breastfeeds at least 6 times daily
Breastfeeds baby on demand at least every 4 hours
Does not substitute with formula or other foods
Provides nighttime feedings at least every 6 hours
Uses an alternative method after 6 months
1-2% Failure rate in first 6 months
◉ Withdrawal (coitus interruptus) (27%)
Answer: Pull out method
◉ Contraception: Barrier Methods
Answer: Condoms (failure 15-21%, perfect use 2%)
HEALTH NURSING SECOND EDITION
ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
PLUS
◉ The calendar method can only predict what are most likely to be
safe days.
Answer: Record the menstrual cycle for at least 6 months (12
months is better)
Fertile period calculation
Shortest cycle -18 days
Longest cycle - 11 days
◉ Calendar example
Answer: Example
Shortest cycle (28 days) -18 days= 10 days
Longest cycle (30 days) - 11 days= 19 days
Women should abstain between days 10-19
, ◉ Spinnbarkeit mucus
Answer: Estrogen influences mucus to be stretched,
◉ basal body temperature method
Answer: a birth control method based on body temperature changes
before and after ovulation
◉ Lactational amenorrhea method (1-2%)
Answer: Breastfeeding
Has not had a period since birth
Breastfeeds at least 6 times daily
Breastfeeds baby on demand at least every 4 hours
Does not substitute with formula or other foods
Provides nighttime feedings at least every 6 hours
Uses an alternative method after 6 months
1-2% Failure rate in first 6 months
◉ Withdrawal (coitus interruptus) (27%)
Answer: Pull out method
◉ Contraception: Barrier Methods
Answer: Condoms (failure 15-21%, perfect use 2%)
