NR304 Chapter 27 Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Female Genitourinary System
The primary organ system assessed in Chapter 27.
Populations for Sexual Health Assessment
Women who have sex with women (WSW), LGBTQ+ individuals, and transgender people.
Cervical Cancer Racial Disparity
Black women experience higher incidence rates and lower relative survival rates than White
women.
Factors in Cervical Cancer Disparities
Stage at diagnosis, care access, patient refusal, provider recommendations, health status, and
comorbidities.
HPV Vaccine Efficacy
Prevents up to 90% of HPV-related cancers.
HPV Vaccine Recommended Schedule
Completed by age 13 using a 2-dose series.
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)
Invasive removal of the clitoris, usually performed before puberty as a social custom.
Geographic Regions of FGM/C
Parts of Africa, Asia, Middle East, Australian/South American tribes, and Europe/North
America immigrant groups.
,Purpose of Female GU History
Identifies symptoms, risk factors, reproductive history, and abnormal findings prior to
physical examination.
Subjective History Components: Female GU
Menstrual, obstetric, menopause, pelvic pain, urinary, discharge, past history, sexual activity,
contraception, STIs.
Menarche
The age at a patient's first menstrual period.
LMP
Abbreviation for Last Menstrual Period.
Menstrual Cycle Characteristics
Frequency, cycle pattern, and duration of menstruation.
Menstrual Flow Assessment Method
Evaluated by asking about overall flow volume and daily pad or tampon usage.
Menstrual Clotting Assessment
A specific factor to inquire about when evaluating a patient's menstrual flow history.
Menstrual Pain Assessment
Involves evaluating pain characteristics and specific treatments used for relief.
Menstrual Impact on ADLs
Assessing how menstrual symptoms affect a patient's activities of daily living.
, Associated Menstrual Symptoms
Bloating, breast tenderness, and mood changes accompanying menstruation.
Intermenstrual Spotting
Abnormal bleeding occurring between regular menstrual periods.
Gravida
The total number of pregnancies in a patient's obstetric history.
Parity
The number of pregnancies reaching viable gestational age in obstetric history.
Abortions / Miscarriages in History
The record of lost pregnancies, including spontaneous miscarriages and induced abortions.
Basic Obstetric History Triad
Gravida, parity, and abortions/miscarriages.
Sexual & Gender Minority Healthcare Barriers
Access to care, myths and misconceptions, cancer risk, and cervical screening gaps.
Timing of Female GU Assessment Steps
Subjective history is completed before conducting the physical examination.
Acute Pelvic Pain in GU History
A critical subjective symptom requiring immediate assessment during female GU history
taking.
STI Exposure Assessment
Correct Answers
Female Genitourinary System
The primary organ system assessed in Chapter 27.
Populations for Sexual Health Assessment
Women who have sex with women (WSW), LGBTQ+ individuals, and transgender people.
Cervical Cancer Racial Disparity
Black women experience higher incidence rates and lower relative survival rates than White
women.
Factors in Cervical Cancer Disparities
Stage at diagnosis, care access, patient refusal, provider recommendations, health status, and
comorbidities.
HPV Vaccine Efficacy
Prevents up to 90% of HPV-related cancers.
HPV Vaccine Recommended Schedule
Completed by age 13 using a 2-dose series.
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C)
Invasive removal of the clitoris, usually performed before puberty as a social custom.
Geographic Regions of FGM/C
Parts of Africa, Asia, Middle East, Australian/South American tribes, and Europe/North
America immigrant groups.
,Purpose of Female GU History
Identifies symptoms, risk factors, reproductive history, and abnormal findings prior to
physical examination.
Subjective History Components: Female GU
Menstrual, obstetric, menopause, pelvic pain, urinary, discharge, past history, sexual activity,
contraception, STIs.
Menarche
The age at a patient's first menstrual period.
LMP
Abbreviation for Last Menstrual Period.
Menstrual Cycle Characteristics
Frequency, cycle pattern, and duration of menstruation.
Menstrual Flow Assessment Method
Evaluated by asking about overall flow volume and daily pad or tampon usage.
Menstrual Clotting Assessment
A specific factor to inquire about when evaluating a patient's menstrual flow history.
Menstrual Pain Assessment
Involves evaluating pain characteristics and specific treatments used for relief.
Menstrual Impact on ADLs
Assessing how menstrual symptoms affect a patient's activities of daily living.
, Associated Menstrual Symptoms
Bloating, breast tenderness, and mood changes accompanying menstruation.
Intermenstrual Spotting
Abnormal bleeding occurring between regular menstrual periods.
Gravida
The total number of pregnancies in a patient's obstetric history.
Parity
The number of pregnancies reaching viable gestational age in obstetric history.
Abortions / Miscarriages in History
The record of lost pregnancies, including spontaneous miscarriages and induced abortions.
Basic Obstetric History Triad
Gravida, parity, and abortions/miscarriages.
Sexual & Gender Minority Healthcare Barriers
Access to care, myths and misconceptions, cancer risk, and cervical screening gaps.
Timing of Female GU Assessment Steps
Subjective history is completed before conducting the physical examination.
Acute Pelvic Pain in GU History
A critical subjective symptom requiring immediate assessment during female GU history
taking.
STI Exposure Assessment
