NRNP 6552 WEEK 5 QUIZ
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE (2026/2027 EDITION)
Walden University • Advanced Practice Nursing • Women’s Health
ACOG/CDC/USPSTF Guidelines • 25 Questions with Answers & Rationale
Format: 25 multiple-choice questions (single best answer, A–D).
Structure: Four sections spanning contraception, STIs/RTIs, early pregnancy &
prenatal care, and well-woman care.
Cognitive ~30% recall • ~50% application • ~20% analysis.
levels:
Grading: One point per question; correct answer and rationale provided after each
item.
Content Walden NRNP 6552 curriculum, current ACOG/CDC/USPSTF guidelines,
basis: and evidence-based women’s health practice.
Special Contraception counseling/method-selection items; screening & prevention
inclusions: items; an integrated vaginal-discharge/pelvic-pain case.
Important This is an independent practice quiz for educational study; it is not an
note: official Walden University quiz.
, Section 1: Contraception & Family Planning (8 questions)
Q1: Which is a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC)?
A. The hormonal intrauterine device [CORRECT]
B. The pill
C. The condom
D. Withdrawal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A is correct: the hormonal IUD is a LARC. B, C, and D are short-acting or less effective.
Q2: Which is a contraindication to combined hormonal contraception?
A. Mild acne
B. A history of venous thromboembolism [CORRECT]
C. Regular cycles
D. No contraindications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A is correct: VTE history is a contraindication to estrogen-containing contraception. B, C, and D
are not.
Q3: Which is an effective emergency contraceptive?
A. A regular condom
B. A spermicide
C. Ulipristal acetate [CORRECT]
D. Withdrawal
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A is correct: ulipristal is an emergency contraceptive. B, C, and D are not.
Q4: Which is appropriate for a breastfeeding woman seeking contraception?
A. A combined pill
B. No method
C. Estrogen therapy
D. A progestin-only method [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A is correct: progestin-only methods are appropriate during breastfeeding. B, C, and D are
incorrect.
Q5: Which is a benefit of the copper IUD?
A. It is non-hormonal and effective [CORRECT]
B. It contains estrogen
C. It is less effective
D. It has no benefit
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A is correct: the copper IUD is non-hormonal and effective. B, C, and D are incorrect.
Q6: Which is a consideration for a smoker over age 35 using combined OCPs?
A. It is safe
B. It is contraindicated due to cardiovascular risk [CORRECT]
C. No risk
D. Only for short-term use
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A is correct: smoking over age 35 with combined OCPs increases CV risk. B, C, and D are
incorrect.
NRNP 6552 Week 5 Quiz (2026/2027) Page 2
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE (2026/2027 EDITION)
Walden University • Advanced Practice Nursing • Women’s Health
ACOG/CDC/USPSTF Guidelines • 25 Questions with Answers & Rationale
Format: 25 multiple-choice questions (single best answer, A–D).
Structure: Four sections spanning contraception, STIs/RTIs, early pregnancy &
prenatal care, and well-woman care.
Cognitive ~30% recall • ~50% application • ~20% analysis.
levels:
Grading: One point per question; correct answer and rationale provided after each
item.
Content Walden NRNP 6552 curriculum, current ACOG/CDC/USPSTF guidelines,
basis: and evidence-based women’s health practice.
Special Contraception counseling/method-selection items; screening & prevention
inclusions: items; an integrated vaginal-discharge/pelvic-pain case.
Important This is an independent practice quiz for educational study; it is not an
note: official Walden University quiz.
, Section 1: Contraception & Family Planning (8 questions)
Q1: Which is a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC)?
A. The hormonal intrauterine device [CORRECT]
B. The pill
C. The condom
D. Withdrawal
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A is correct: the hormonal IUD is a LARC. B, C, and D are short-acting or less effective.
Q2: Which is a contraindication to combined hormonal contraception?
A. Mild acne
B. A history of venous thromboembolism [CORRECT]
C. Regular cycles
D. No contraindications
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A is correct: VTE history is a contraindication to estrogen-containing contraception. B, C, and D
are not.
Q3: Which is an effective emergency contraceptive?
A. A regular condom
B. A spermicide
C. Ulipristal acetate [CORRECT]
D. Withdrawal
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A is correct: ulipristal is an emergency contraceptive. B, C, and D are not.
Q4: Which is appropriate for a breastfeeding woman seeking contraception?
A. A combined pill
B. No method
C. Estrogen therapy
D. A progestin-only method [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A is correct: progestin-only methods are appropriate during breastfeeding. B, C, and D are
incorrect.
Q5: Which is a benefit of the copper IUD?
A. It is non-hormonal and effective [CORRECT]
B. It contains estrogen
C. It is less effective
D. It has no benefit
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A is correct: the copper IUD is non-hormonal and effective. B, C, and D are incorrect.
Q6: Which is a consideration for a smoker over age 35 using combined OCPs?
A. It is safe
B. It is contraindicated due to cardiovascular risk [CORRECT]
C. No risk
D. Only for short-term use
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A is correct: smoking over age 35 with combined OCPs increases CV risk. B, C, and D are
incorrect.
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