NURS 6551 MIDTERM EXAM 2 – QUESTION AND ANSWERS

NURS 6551 MIDTERM EXAM 2 – QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
 Question 1
2 out of 2 points
The first line of treatment for mastalgia, which is effective for 85 percent of women
who have mild or moderate symptoms, is:
Selected a.
Answer: Reassurance
 Question 2
0 out of 2 points
The two recommended initial diagnostic tests for abnormal uterine bleeding are office-
based endometrial biopsy and:
Selected d.
Answer: Pap smear
 Question 3
0 out of 2 points
Which one of the following statements about intimate partner violence (IPV) during
pregnancy is false?
Selected a.
Answer: It affects women more than the most serious antepartum
complications.
 Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is an ethical issue that is specifically associated with pre-
implantation testing with ART?
Selected c.
Answer: Genetic engineering and the ability to reject embryos affected by
inherited disorders
 Question 5
2 out of 2 points
What is the leading preventable cause of death across all populations in the United
States?
Selected b.
Answer: Tobacco
 Question 6
2 out of 2 points
What treatment was introduced in the 1990s as a less invasive alternative to
hysterectomy?


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, Selected c.
Answer: Endometrial ablation
 Question 7
2 out of 2 points
Which one of the following statements about the subdermal progestin implant is
false?
Selected b.
Answer: After removal, its contraceptive effects last 10 more months on
average.
 Question 8
2 out of 2 points
A first-line recommended treatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome
(PCOS) is:
Selected d.
Answer: Combined oral contraceptives
 Question 9
0 out of 2 points
What test should be ordered for a woman who is experiencing abnormal uterine
bleeding (AUB) as well as headaches and peripheral vision changes?
Selected c.
Answer: Complete blood
count
 Question 10
2 out of 2 points
The genetic counselor has a significant role in the care of women because BRCA1
and BRCA2 genetic mutations account for 5 to 10 percent of all _______ cancer
cases.
Selected a.
Answer: Breast
 Question 11
0 out of 2 points
In women of reproductive age, the most common cause of a bleeding pattern that is
suddenly different is:
Selected a.
Answer: An increase in estrogen
 Question 12
2 out of 2 points
What is the best definition of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)?
Selected c.
Answer: Uterine bleeding that is irregular in amount or


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