WHNP NU 647
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner I
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for
the regulation of the menstrual cycle?
a) Estrogen
b) Progesterone
c) Luteinizing hormone
d) Follicle-stimulating hormone
Correct Answer: b) Progesterone
Rationale: Progesterone regulates the endometrial lining of the
uterus and is essential for maintaining pregnancy.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The standard screening test for cervical
cancer is called the __________.
Correct Answer: Pap smear
Rationale: The Pap smear test is used to screen for cervical
cancer and other abnormalities.
3. True/False: Endometriosis can only occur within the pelvic
cavity.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Endometriosis can occur in various places outside the
uterus, including the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the pelvic
peritoneum.
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,4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are risk factors for ectopic pregnancy?
a) Previous ectopic pregnancy
b) Pelvic inflammatory disease
c) Smoking
d) Use of intrauterine devices
Correct Answers: a), b), c)
Rationale: These are known risk factors that can increase the
likelihood of an ectopic pregnancy.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the first-line treatment for
symptomatic uterine fibroids in a woman who wishes to preserve
fertility?
a) Hysterectomy
b) Myomectomy
c) Uterine artery embolization
d) Endometrial ablation
Correct Answer: b) Myomectomy
Rationale: Myomectomy is the surgical removal of fibroids that
preserves the uterus.
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, 6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The condition characterized by high blood
pressure and proteinuria during pregnancy is called __________.
Correct Answer: Preeclampsia
Rationale: Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can occur
during pregnancy, leading to high blood pressure and protein in
the urine.
7. True/False: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a leading
cause of infertility in women.
Correct Answer: True
Rationale: PCOS can lead to anovulation, which can cause
infertility.
8. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are common symptoms of menopause?
a) Hot flashes
b) Vaginal dryness
c) Increased menstrual flow
d) Night sweats
Correct Answers: a), b), d)
Rationale: These symptoms are associated with the decreased
estrogen levels during menopause.
©2024/2025
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner I
LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily responsible for
the regulation of the menstrual cycle?
a) Estrogen
b) Progesterone
c) Luteinizing hormone
d) Follicle-stimulating hormone
Correct Answer: b) Progesterone
Rationale: Progesterone regulates the endometrial lining of the
uterus and is essential for maintaining pregnancy.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The standard screening test for cervical
cancer is called the __________.
Correct Answer: Pap smear
Rationale: The Pap smear test is used to screen for cervical
cancer and other abnormalities.
3. True/False: Endometriosis can only occur within the pelvic
cavity.
Correct Answer: False
Rationale: Endometriosis can occur in various places outside the
uterus, including the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the pelvic
peritoneum.
©2024/2025
,4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are risk factors for ectopic pregnancy?
a) Previous ectopic pregnancy
b) Pelvic inflammatory disease
c) Smoking
d) Use of intrauterine devices
Correct Answers: a), b), c)
Rationale: These are known risk factors that can increase the
likelihood of an ectopic pregnancy.
5. Multiple Choice: What is the first-line treatment for
symptomatic uterine fibroids in a woman who wishes to preserve
fertility?
a) Hysterectomy
b) Myomectomy
c) Uterine artery embolization
d) Endometrial ablation
Correct Answer: b) Myomectomy
Rationale: Myomectomy is the surgical removal of fibroids that
preserves the uterus.
©2024/2025
, 6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The condition characterized by high blood
pressure and proteinuria during pregnancy is called __________.
Correct Answer: Preeclampsia
Rationale: Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can occur
during pregnancy, leading to high blood pressure and protein in
the urine.
7. True/False: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a leading
cause of infertility in women.
Correct Answer: True
Rationale: PCOS can lead to anovulation, which can cause
infertility.
8. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are common symptoms of menopause?
a) Hot flashes
b) Vaginal dryness
c) Increased menstrual flow
d) Night sweats
Correct Answers: a), b), d)
Rationale: These symptoms are associated with the decreased
estrogen levels during menopause.
©2024/2025
