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The female athlete triad includes which common menstrual disorder?
a. Amenorrhea
b. Dysmenorrhea
c. Menorrhagia
d. Metrorrhagia –
Correct Answer :A
The interrelatedness of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and altered bone mineral density have been described
as the female athlete triad. Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation that begins 2 to 6 months after menarche.
Menorrhagia is abnormally profuse or excessive bleeding from the uterus. Metrorrhagia is bleeding between
periods and can be caused by progestin injections and implants.
Which system responses would the nurse recognize as being unrelated to prostaglandin (PGF2) release?
a. Systemic responses
b. Gastrointestinal system
c. Central nervous system
d. Genitourinary system –
Correct Answer :D
Systemic responses to PGF2 include backache, weakness, and sweating. Gastrointestinal system changes include
nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and diarrhea. Central nervous system changes manifest themselves as dizziness,
P 2
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syncope, headache, and poor concentration; they usually begin at the onset of menstruation and last 8 to 48
hours
Which statement concerning cyclic perimenstrual pain and discomfort (CPPD) is accurate?
a. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a milder form of PMS and more common in young women.
b. Secondary dysmenorrhea is more intense and more medically significant than primary dysmenorrhea.
c. PMS is a complex, poorly understood condition that may include any of a hundred symptoms.
d. The causes of PMS have been well established –
Correct Answer :C
PMS may manifest itself with one or more of a hundred physical and psychologic symptoms. PDD is a more
severe variant of PMS. Secondary dysmenorrhea is characterized by more muted pain than the pain reported in
primary dysmenorrhea; however, the medical treatment is close to the same. The cause of PMS is unknown and
may be, in fact, a collection of different problems.
To assist a client in managing the symptoms of PMS, what should the nurse recommend based on current
evidence?
a. Diet with more body-building and energy foods, such as carbohydrates
b. Herbal therapies, yoga, and massage
c. Antidepressants for symptom control
d. Discouraging the use of diuretics –
Correct Answer :B
P 3
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Herbal therapies, yoga, and massage have been reported to have a beneficial effect on the symptoms of PMS.
Limiting red meat, simple carbohydrates, caffeinated beverages, and alcohol improves the diet and may mitigate
symptoms. Medication is usually begun only if lifestyle changes fail to provide significant relief. Natural diuretics
may help reduce fluid retention.
Which statement related to the condition of endometriosis is most accurate?
a. Endometriosis is characterized by the presence and growth of endometrial tissue inside the uterus.
b. It is found more often in African-American women than in Caucasian or Asian women.
c. Endometriosis may worsen with repeated cycles or remain asymptomatic and disappear after menopause.
d. It is unlikely to affect sexual intercourse or fertility. –
Correct Answer :C
With endometriosis, the endometrial tissue is outside the uterus. Endometriosis is found equally in Caucasian and
African-American women and is slightly more prevalent in Asian women. Symptoms vary among women, ranging
from nonexistent to incapacitating. The condition is seven times more prevalent in women who have a first-
degree relative with endometriosis. Women can experience painful intercourse and impaired fertility with
endometriosis.
Which alteration in cyclic bleeding best describes bleeding that occurs at any time other than menses?
a. Oligomenorrhea
b. Menorrhagia
c. Leiomyoma
d. Metrorrhagia - Correct Answer :D
P 4
Women's Health 09/04/2026
Care Exam
Maternity and Women's Health Care Exam
2026/2027 Complete Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers | Verified Answers Already
Graded A+ Brand New Version Complete
Practice Test Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
P 1
, • Maternity and
Women's Health 09/04/2026
Care Exam
The female athlete triad includes which common menstrual disorder?
a. Amenorrhea
b. Dysmenorrhea
c. Menorrhagia
d. Metrorrhagia –
Correct Answer :A
The interrelatedness of disordered eating, amenorrhea, and altered bone mineral density have been described
as the female athlete triad. Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation that begins 2 to 6 months after menarche.
Menorrhagia is abnormally profuse or excessive bleeding from the uterus. Metrorrhagia is bleeding between
periods and can be caused by progestin injections and implants.
Which system responses would the nurse recognize as being unrelated to prostaglandin (PGF2) release?
a. Systemic responses
b. Gastrointestinal system
c. Central nervous system
d. Genitourinary system –
Correct Answer :D
Systemic responses to PGF2 include backache, weakness, and sweating. Gastrointestinal system changes include
nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and diarrhea. Central nervous system changes manifest themselves as dizziness,
P 2
, • Maternity and
Women's Health 09/04/2026
Care Exam
syncope, headache, and poor concentration; they usually begin at the onset of menstruation and last 8 to 48
hours
Which statement concerning cyclic perimenstrual pain and discomfort (CPPD) is accurate?
a. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a milder form of PMS and more common in young women.
b. Secondary dysmenorrhea is more intense and more medically significant than primary dysmenorrhea.
c. PMS is a complex, poorly understood condition that may include any of a hundred symptoms.
d. The causes of PMS have been well established –
Correct Answer :C
PMS may manifest itself with one or more of a hundred physical and psychologic symptoms. PDD is a more
severe variant of PMS. Secondary dysmenorrhea is characterized by more muted pain than the pain reported in
primary dysmenorrhea; however, the medical treatment is close to the same. The cause of PMS is unknown and
may be, in fact, a collection of different problems.
To assist a client in managing the symptoms of PMS, what should the nurse recommend based on current
evidence?
a. Diet with more body-building and energy foods, such as carbohydrates
b. Herbal therapies, yoga, and massage
c. Antidepressants for symptom control
d. Discouraging the use of diuretics –
Correct Answer :B
P 3
, • Maternity and
Women's Health 09/04/2026
Care Exam
Herbal therapies, yoga, and massage have been reported to have a beneficial effect on the symptoms of PMS.
Limiting red meat, simple carbohydrates, caffeinated beverages, and alcohol improves the diet and may mitigate
symptoms. Medication is usually begun only if lifestyle changes fail to provide significant relief. Natural diuretics
may help reduce fluid retention.
Which statement related to the condition of endometriosis is most accurate?
a. Endometriosis is characterized by the presence and growth of endometrial tissue inside the uterus.
b. It is found more often in African-American women than in Caucasian or Asian women.
c. Endometriosis may worsen with repeated cycles or remain asymptomatic and disappear after menopause.
d. It is unlikely to affect sexual intercourse or fertility. –
Correct Answer :C
With endometriosis, the endometrial tissue is outside the uterus. Endometriosis is found equally in Caucasian and
African-American women and is slightly more prevalent in Asian women. Symptoms vary among women, ranging
from nonexistent to incapacitating. The condition is seven times more prevalent in women who have a first-
degree relative with endometriosis. Women can experience painful intercourse and impaired fertility with
endometriosis.
Which alteration in cyclic bleeding best describes bleeding that occurs at any time other than menses?
a. Oligomenorrhea
b. Menorrhagia
c. Leiomyoma
d. Metrorrhagia - Correct Answer :D
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