2026 – Complete Exam Material with Questions
and Answers
Introduction
This document contains a comprehensive collection of final exam
questions and answers for NRNP 6552N, covering women's health
topics including gynecologic disorders, contraception, pregnancy,
infertility, menopause, sexually transmitted infections, and
preventive care. It also includes additional psychiatric-mental
health nursing review questions and evidence-based practice
concepts. The material is organized in a question-and-answer
format designed to support exam preparation and content review
across major course concepts.
Exam Questions and Answers
47.All of the following diagnostic testing and procedures are now
infrequently performed in clinical practice except--- correct precise
answer ------ correct precise answer --- Endometrial biopsy (EMB)
48.Among women age 55 years and older--- correct precise answer -
-- breast masses are presumed malignant until proven otherwise.
,49.A common side effect of a topical therapy with imiquimod used
to treat VIN that has not progressed to invasive disease is--- correct
precise answer ------ correct precise answer --- mild burning or
stinging
50.Signs of endometrial or cervical cancer may present abnormal
uterine bleeding, often as heavy, prolonged bleeding or--- correct
precise answer ------ correct precise answer --- menometorrhagia
51.The most common benign breast masses are--- correct precise
answer --- fibroadenomas and cysts
52.Mammary duct ectasia--- correct precise answer ------ correct
precise answer --- discharge may be green, brown, or black in color.
53.In the formula to estimate gestational age, woman is considered
pregnant from--- correct precise answer ------ correct precise answer
--- The first day of the last menstrual period
54.Why are most cases of ovarian cancer diagnosed when the
disease has already reached an advanced stage?--- correct precise
answer --- The symptoms are vague
55.A 40 year old white female mother died from ovarian cancer.
The patient is asking the nurse practitioner, is there a way to
prevent ovarian cancer?--- correct precise answer --- There are
factors the inhibit ovulation that can reduce the risk of developing
ovarian cancer
56.The most common sites of metastatic spread of invasive breast
cancer include all of the following except--- correct precise answer -
-- Pituitary
,57.Endometrial cancer occurs most frequently in a women who---
correct precise answer --- Postmenopausal women between the ages
of 60-65
58.A 30 year old bisexual female is asking about treatment for
uterine fibroids. She is asking yout about treament options. The
best treatment is--- correct precise answer --- Uterine artery
embolization
59.Bethesda system is used to--- correct precise answer --- report
cervical cytology
60.What step can a clinician take to learn more about any
chemicals used in a woman's workplace--- correct precise answer --
- Ask the woman to obtain her workplace MSDs(material safety
data sheets)
61.Which of the following is the best description of the Lamaze
method of childbirth education?--- correct precise answer --- It uses
a focal point for concentration while the woman does controlled
breathing techniques.
62.Jack and Jill present for a preconception health counseling
session. Jack is 34 and Jill is 33 and they have a 5-year-old son, Jake.
Jake is the product of an uncomplicated pregnancy and labor. At
birth, Jake had an open neural tube defect and now has spina bifida
with a loss of function of his lower extremities. Jack and Jill want
another child and ak if there is anything they can do to prevent the
recurrence of a neural tube defect in future pregnancies. What is
your best response to this couple?--- correct precise answer --- Take
4mg/day of folic acid, beginning before conception
, 63.The pap smear report on a 36 year old female patient indicates
atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS).
Which of the following constitutes appropriate care for this
patient.--- correct precise answer --- Repeat the pap smear in 4
months
64.spontaeous abortion refers to the loss of a fetus of less than---
correct precise answer --- 22 weeks' gestation
65.Carrie is due to deliver her second baby, During your work up,
you note that she hemorrhaged after delivering her first baby 2
years ago, has always had menorrhagia and bruises easily. Her lab
work reveals a normal blood work-up, including a normal
prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time. What
do you suspect?--- correct precise answer --- Von Willibrand's
disease
66.The NP is discussing contraception options to be used during
lactation with a 24 year old pregnant patient. Which of the
following methods of contraception would not be appropriate for
use while breastfeeding?--- correct precise answer --- A low dose
oral contraceptive
67.When is round ligament pain most likely to occur in pregnant
women?--- correct precise answer --- Be-tween 16-20 weeks
gestation
68.Which of the following instructions should be included in the
discharge teaching plan to assist the postpartal woman in
recognizing early signs of complications?--- correct precise answer -
-- Notify health care provider of a return to bright red vaginal
bleeding.