NUR 209 EXAM 3 CHAPTERS 38-40 – NURSING STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & REVIEW 2026/2027
The muscular region between the vagina and the anus is called the:
a. Peritoneum.
b. Parietal muscle.
c. Moms pubis.
d. Perineum. - correct answer ✔✔d. Perineum.
The external opening of the urethra of the urinary bladder located below the clitoris within the folds of
the labia minora is called the:
a. Vaginal vestibule.
b. Urethral meatus.
c. Clitoris.
d. Labia minora. - correct answer ✔✔b. Urethral meatus.
The long tube that stores sperm and conducts the sperm from the testes to the vas deferens is called
the:
a. Spermatic cord.
b. Seminferous tubules.
c. Epididymis.
d. Urethra. - correct answer ✔✔c. Epididymis.
A thick fluid that contains fructose and prostaglandins and provide energy for the sperm is produced by
the:
a. Prostate.
b. Testes.
c. Epididymis.
d. Seminal vesicles. - correct answer ✔✔d. Seminal vesicles.
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure done for the purpose of interrupting the continuity of the vas
deferens to prevent sperm from being conveyed during ejaculation. This procedure is done for the
purpose of:
a. Permanent contraception.
b. Treatment of impotence.
c. Relief of an extended erection.
d. Correction of prostatic hypertrophy. - correct answer ✔✔a. Permanent contraception.
Breast self-examination should be performed monthly:
a. Before menstruation begins.
,b. 1 week after menstruation begins.
c. Only during the menstrual cycle.
d. Anytime other than during menses. - correct answer ✔✔b. 1 week after menstruation begins.
Screening for detection of a specific disease a patient is at risk for so that early treatment may be given
is:
a. Primary prevention.
b. Secondary prevention.
c. Tertiary prevention.
d. Alternative prevention. - correct answer ✔✔b. Secondary prevention.
During a normal menstrual cycle, bleeding occurs about 14 days after ovulation and lasts between:
a. 2-8 days .
b. 8-14 days.
c. 14-21 days.
d. 21-30 days. - correct answer ✔✔a. 2-8 days.
Women become perimenopausal towards the end of the childbearing years, but menopause occurs only
after menses has completely ceased for at least:
a. 6 months.
b. 9 months.
c. 12 months.
d. 18 months. - correct answer ✔✔c. 12 months.
The male external genitalia contains three columns of erectile tissue and is covered with skin and
includes a foreskin is the:
a. Testes.
b. Scrotum.
c. Prostate.
d. Penis. - correct answer ✔✔d. Penis.
The nurse taking the gynecologic history of a postmenopausal Mexican American patient can help
develop rapport by: (Select all that apply)
a. Using a polite tone of voice
b. Respecting their privacy
c. Establishing direct eye contact
d. Involving family members
e. Touching the patient - correct answer ✔✔a. Using a polite tone of voice
b. Respecting their privacy
d. Involving the family members
A preteen female questions when the average age of onset for menstruation in the United States. What
age should she be told?
, a. 10 years
b. 11 years
c. 12 years
d. 13 years - correct answer ✔✔c. 12 years
The hormone that is primarily responsible for the vaginal dryness associated with aging is:
a. Estrogen.
b. Progesterone.
c. Testosterone.
d. Androgen. - correct answer ✔✔a. Estrogen.
During the menstrual cycle, the phase in which the follicle grows and the egg matures is known as the:
a. Secretory phase.
b. Proliferation phase.
c. Ovulatory phase.
d. Endometrial phase. - correct answer ✔✔b. Proliferation phase.
The amount of blood lost during a normal menstrual period is between ________ and ________ mL.
a. 10, 25
b. 15, 30
c. 30, 45
d. 40, 80 - correct answer ✔✔d. 40, 80
A patient is reviewing contraceptive options. The patient is interested in selecting an effective method
that is also the most effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections. Which method meets those
criteria?
a. Male condom
b. Female condom
c. Contraceptive foam
d. Diaphragm - correct answer ✔✔a. Male condom
The patient is interested in using the cervical cap for contraception. The patient demonstrates
understanding when she indicates the cap may be left in the vagina up to ________ h before sexual
intercourse.
a. 12
b. 18
c. 24
d. 48 - correct answer ✔✔d. 48
Which contraceptive method is available without a physicians prescription?
a. Intrauterine device (IUD)
QUESTIONS & REVIEW 2026/2027
The muscular region between the vagina and the anus is called the:
a. Peritoneum.
b. Parietal muscle.
c. Moms pubis.
d. Perineum. - correct answer ✔✔d. Perineum.
The external opening of the urethra of the urinary bladder located below the clitoris within the folds of
the labia minora is called the:
a. Vaginal vestibule.
b. Urethral meatus.
c. Clitoris.
d. Labia minora. - correct answer ✔✔b. Urethral meatus.
The long tube that stores sperm and conducts the sperm from the testes to the vas deferens is called
the:
a. Spermatic cord.
b. Seminferous tubules.
c. Epididymis.
d. Urethra. - correct answer ✔✔c. Epididymis.
A thick fluid that contains fructose and prostaglandins and provide energy for the sperm is produced by
the:
a. Prostate.
b. Testes.
c. Epididymis.
d. Seminal vesicles. - correct answer ✔✔d. Seminal vesicles.
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure done for the purpose of interrupting the continuity of the vas
deferens to prevent sperm from being conveyed during ejaculation. This procedure is done for the
purpose of:
a. Permanent contraception.
b. Treatment of impotence.
c. Relief of an extended erection.
d. Correction of prostatic hypertrophy. - correct answer ✔✔a. Permanent contraception.
Breast self-examination should be performed monthly:
a. Before menstruation begins.
,b. 1 week after menstruation begins.
c. Only during the menstrual cycle.
d. Anytime other than during menses. - correct answer ✔✔b. 1 week after menstruation begins.
Screening for detection of a specific disease a patient is at risk for so that early treatment may be given
is:
a. Primary prevention.
b. Secondary prevention.
c. Tertiary prevention.
d. Alternative prevention. - correct answer ✔✔b. Secondary prevention.
During a normal menstrual cycle, bleeding occurs about 14 days after ovulation and lasts between:
a. 2-8 days .
b. 8-14 days.
c. 14-21 days.
d. 21-30 days. - correct answer ✔✔a. 2-8 days.
Women become perimenopausal towards the end of the childbearing years, but menopause occurs only
after menses has completely ceased for at least:
a. 6 months.
b. 9 months.
c. 12 months.
d. 18 months. - correct answer ✔✔c. 12 months.
The male external genitalia contains three columns of erectile tissue and is covered with skin and
includes a foreskin is the:
a. Testes.
b. Scrotum.
c. Prostate.
d. Penis. - correct answer ✔✔d. Penis.
The nurse taking the gynecologic history of a postmenopausal Mexican American patient can help
develop rapport by: (Select all that apply)
a. Using a polite tone of voice
b. Respecting their privacy
c. Establishing direct eye contact
d. Involving family members
e. Touching the patient - correct answer ✔✔a. Using a polite tone of voice
b. Respecting their privacy
d. Involving the family members
A preteen female questions when the average age of onset for menstruation in the United States. What
age should she be told?
, a. 10 years
b. 11 years
c. 12 years
d. 13 years - correct answer ✔✔c. 12 years
The hormone that is primarily responsible for the vaginal dryness associated with aging is:
a. Estrogen.
b. Progesterone.
c. Testosterone.
d. Androgen. - correct answer ✔✔a. Estrogen.
During the menstrual cycle, the phase in which the follicle grows and the egg matures is known as the:
a. Secretory phase.
b. Proliferation phase.
c. Ovulatory phase.
d. Endometrial phase. - correct answer ✔✔b. Proliferation phase.
The amount of blood lost during a normal menstrual period is between ________ and ________ mL.
a. 10, 25
b. 15, 30
c. 30, 45
d. 40, 80 - correct answer ✔✔d. 40, 80
A patient is reviewing contraceptive options. The patient is interested in selecting an effective method
that is also the most effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections. Which method meets those
criteria?
a. Male condom
b. Female condom
c. Contraceptive foam
d. Diaphragm - correct answer ✔✔a. Male condom
The patient is interested in using the cervical cap for contraception. The patient demonstrates
understanding when she indicates the cap may be left in the vagina up to ________ h before sexual
intercourse.
a. 12
b. 18
c. 24
d. 48 - correct answer ✔✔d. 48
Which contraceptive method is available without a physicians prescription?
a. Intrauterine device (IUD)
