1. After teaching a group of adolescents about female reproductive anatomy, the nurse determines that the
teaching was successful when the adolescents identify which structure as the site of fertilization?
A. uterus
B. vestibule
C. fallopian tubes
D. vagina
2. A pregnant woman is to undergo an invasive procedure to evaluate the status of her fetus. To ensure informed
consent, which action would be the priority responsibility of the nurse providing care to this woman?
A. Asking relevant questions to determine the client's understanding
B. Providing a detailed description of the risks and benefits of the procedure
C. Explaining the exact steps that will occur during the procedure
D. Offering suggestions for alternative options for treatment
3. A nurse is providing care to a pregnant client who is to undergo an amniocentesis. Which action would be
most appropriate for the nurse to perform related to the client's informed consent?
A. Explaining the potential risks and benefits.
B. Providing information about alternative methods that are available.
C. Describing the procedure in detail.
D. Determining the client’s understanding of the procedure.
4. When describing the menstrual cycle to a group of young women, the nurse explains that
estrogen levels are LOWEST during which phase of the endometrial cycle?
A. Menstrual
B. Proliferative
C. Secretory
D. Ischemic
5. Maria is on an antepartum unit and is being treated for preterm labor with Magnesium Sulfate. Her mother,
who is at her bedside, produces a zip lock bag of brown powder that she is mixing with water to give to her
daughter. Being a culturally sensitive nurse you:
A. Allow her mother to prepare the solution, it is probably nothing to be concerned about
B. Say "I'm so happy to see you caring for your daughter so lovingly"
C. Ask, "May I ask what you are preparing?", knowing that certain herbs can interact with medications
and you
would want to check for interactions before she gives it to her daughter.
D. Ensure that she is monitoring her intake and output per Magnesium Sulfate management protocol.
6. A woman is menstruating. If hormonal studies were to be done at this time, which of the following hormonal
levels would the nurse expect to see?
A. Both estrogen and Progesterone are high
B. Estrogen is high and progesterone is low
C. Estrogen is low and progesterone is high
D. Both estrogen and progesterone are low
, 7. Starting with day one of the menstrual cycle, which of the following four hormones are in the correct
chronological order in which they released during the menstrual cycle
A. FSH, LH, Progesterone, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
B. Progesterone, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, FSH, LH
C. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, FSH, LH, Progesterone
D. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, Progesterone, FSH, LH
8. A client complaining of secondary amenorrhea is seeking care from her gynecologist. Which of the following
may have contributed to her problem?
A. Athletic activities
B. Vaccination history
C. Pet ownership
D. History of asthma
9. A woman who wishes to use the calendar method for contraception reports that her last six mensural cycles
were on average 28 days long. When should she abstain from intercourse to prevent pregnancy?
A. On day 14 only, (her most fertile day) take away
B. On days 12-17
C. On days 7, 8, and 9
D. On day 20
10. What is the site of Spermatogenesis?
A. Vas Deferens
B. Prostate Gland
C. Testes
D. Seminal Vesicle
11. A 17-year-old female is asking the nurse about the vaccine for human papilloma virus (HPV). Which
statement by the nurse is accurate?
A. "Gardasil protects against all HPV strains."
B. "You are too young to receive the vaccine."
C. "Only females can receive the vaccine."
D. "This will lower your risk for cervical cancer."
12. A 12-year-old girl expresses concern to the nurse because she has not begun her period yet. The nurse notes
that the girl has grown 6 inches in the past year and a half and is beginning to develop breast buds. Which
response by the nurse is most appropriate.
A. "It is normal for females to begin menstruating between the ages of 12 and 15"
B. "It's difficult to say when you'll get your period, but you should not be concerned at this time.”
C. "The average age to begin your period is 12. I will notify the primary health care provider."
D. "You sound concerned about not having your period. Is there a bigger issue bothering you?"
13. The nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a 9 year old girl who has been diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which
of the following actions are appropriate for the nurse to take (Select all that apply)
A. Discuss with the girl the need to stop future sexual encounters
B. Notify the physician
C. Question the mother about her daughter's menstrual history
D. Prepare to report the girl's medical findings to child protective services
teaching was successful when the adolescents identify which structure as the site of fertilization?
A. uterus
B. vestibule
C. fallopian tubes
D. vagina
2. A pregnant woman is to undergo an invasive procedure to evaluate the status of her fetus. To ensure informed
consent, which action would be the priority responsibility of the nurse providing care to this woman?
A. Asking relevant questions to determine the client's understanding
B. Providing a detailed description of the risks and benefits of the procedure
C. Explaining the exact steps that will occur during the procedure
D. Offering suggestions for alternative options for treatment
3. A nurse is providing care to a pregnant client who is to undergo an amniocentesis. Which action would be
most appropriate for the nurse to perform related to the client's informed consent?
A. Explaining the potential risks and benefits.
B. Providing information about alternative methods that are available.
C. Describing the procedure in detail.
D. Determining the client’s understanding of the procedure.
4. When describing the menstrual cycle to a group of young women, the nurse explains that
estrogen levels are LOWEST during which phase of the endometrial cycle?
A. Menstrual
B. Proliferative
C. Secretory
D. Ischemic
5. Maria is on an antepartum unit and is being treated for preterm labor with Magnesium Sulfate. Her mother,
who is at her bedside, produces a zip lock bag of brown powder that she is mixing with water to give to her
daughter. Being a culturally sensitive nurse you:
A. Allow her mother to prepare the solution, it is probably nothing to be concerned about
B. Say "I'm so happy to see you caring for your daughter so lovingly"
C. Ask, "May I ask what you are preparing?", knowing that certain herbs can interact with medications
and you
would want to check for interactions before she gives it to her daughter.
D. Ensure that she is monitoring her intake and output per Magnesium Sulfate management protocol.
6. A woman is menstruating. If hormonal studies were to be done at this time, which of the following hormonal
levels would the nurse expect to see?
A. Both estrogen and Progesterone are high
B. Estrogen is high and progesterone is low
C. Estrogen is low and progesterone is high
D. Both estrogen and progesterone are low
, 7. Starting with day one of the menstrual cycle, which of the following four hormones are in the correct
chronological order in which they released during the menstrual cycle
A. FSH, LH, Progesterone, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
B. Progesterone, Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, FSH, LH
C. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, FSH, LH, Progesterone
D. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, Progesterone, FSH, LH
8. A client complaining of secondary amenorrhea is seeking care from her gynecologist. Which of the following
may have contributed to her problem?
A. Athletic activities
B. Vaccination history
C. Pet ownership
D. History of asthma
9. A woman who wishes to use the calendar method for contraception reports that her last six mensural cycles
were on average 28 days long. When should she abstain from intercourse to prevent pregnancy?
A. On day 14 only, (her most fertile day) take away
B. On days 12-17
C. On days 7, 8, and 9
D. On day 20
10. What is the site of Spermatogenesis?
A. Vas Deferens
B. Prostate Gland
C. Testes
D. Seminal Vesicle
11. A 17-year-old female is asking the nurse about the vaccine for human papilloma virus (HPV). Which
statement by the nurse is accurate?
A. "Gardasil protects against all HPV strains."
B. "You are too young to receive the vaccine."
C. "Only females can receive the vaccine."
D. "This will lower your risk for cervical cancer."
12. A 12-year-old girl expresses concern to the nurse because she has not begun her period yet. The nurse notes
that the girl has grown 6 inches in the past year and a half and is beginning to develop breast buds. Which
response by the nurse is most appropriate.
A. "It is normal for females to begin menstruating between the ages of 12 and 15"
B. "It's difficult to say when you'll get your period, but you should not be concerned at this time.”
C. "The average age to begin your period is 12. I will notify the primary health care provider."
D. "You sound concerned about not having your period. Is there a bigger issue bothering you?"
13. The nurse in a pediatric clinic is caring for a 9 year old girl who has been diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which
of the following actions are appropriate for the nurse to take (Select all that apply)
A. Discuss with the girl the need to stop future sexual encounters
B. Notify the physician
C. Question the mother about her daughter's menstrual history
D. Prepare to report the girl's medical findings to child protective services
