NRNP 6552 – Advanced Nurse Practice in Reproductive Health Care
| Walden University | 2025–2026 | Exam Review with Verified
Questions and Correct Answers | GRADED A+
This exam review guide for NRNP 6552 – Advanced Nurse Practice in
Reproductive Health Care at Walden University includes verified exam
questions and correct answers aligned with the latest 2025–2026 curriculum. It
covers women’s health, contraception, prenatal and postpartum care, STIs,
fertility, and advanced practice guidelines for reproductive health. Ideal for
nurse practitioner students preparing for assessments, this A+ graded resource
ensures readiness for both course exams and clinical application.
1. Sheila is pregnant and fearful of getting cervical cancer as her sister recently did. She asks about
receiving the HPV vaccine. How do you respond?
A. "As long as you're in your first trimester, the HPV vaccine is safe and effective."
B. "Research has not shown this vaccine to be effective against preventing cervical cancer."
C. "After the age of 20, the HPV vaccine is not recommended."
D. "You should not receive the vaccination when you are pregnant." - CORRECT ANSWER-D. "You
should not receive the vaccination when you are pregnant."
2. Jack and Jill present for a preconception health counseling session. Jack is 34, Jill is 33, and they
have a 5 year old son, Jake. Jake is the product of an uncomplicated pregnancy and labor. At birth,
Jake had an open neural tube defect and now has spina bifida with a loss of function of his lower
extremities. Jack and Jill want another child and ask if there is anything they can do to prevent the
recurrence of a neural tube defect in future pregnancies. What is your best response to this couple?
A. "Jill should take 60 mg/day of an iron supplement to enhance stores to support fetal
development."
B. "It is a matter of genetics, and there is nothing you can do."
C. "Have a CVS performed at 12 to 14 weeks gestation to determine the health of the fetus."
D. "Jill should take 4 mg/day of folic acid, beginning before conception." - CORRECT ANSWER-D. "Jill
should take 4 mg/day of folic acid, beginning before conception."
3. You are invited to speak to a group of public school administrators about recent outbreaks of
head lice. As an advocate for children and families you share
,A. "no nit" policies that exclude children until all nits are removed are essential to eradicate this
problem
B. the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses discourage "no
nit" policies that exclude children from school
C. occlusive agents, such as petroleum shampoo and herbal oils, applied to suffocate the lice are
showing promising results in randomized controlled trials
D. lindane is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a treatment choice - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses
discourage "no nit" policies that exclude children from school
4. What is the simplest and safest method of suppressing lactation after it has started?
A. administering oral and long-acting injections of hormonal preparations
B. using breast binders
C. gradually weaning the baby to a bottle or cup over a 3-week period
D. stopping "cold-turkey" - CORRECT ANSWER-C. gradually weaning the baby to a bottle or cup over
a 3-week period
5. When can you hear fetal heart tones with a conventional fetoscope?
A. 7 to 8 weeks
B. 10 to 12 weeks
C. 18 to 20 weeks
D. more than 20 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 18 to 20 weeks
6. The reaspn most often cited to explain why women who have had a usual length of stay and
normal delivery discontinue breastfeeding before 8 weeks postpartum is
A. that the mother returned to work or school
B. the perception that the infant is not receiving enough milk
C. the ease of formula use
D. maternal or infant illness - CORRECT ANSWER-B. the perception that the infant is not receiving
enough milk
7. Pediatric patients may now be prescribed OxyContin for pain. Patients must be already
responding to and tolerating a minimum opioid dose equal to at least 20 mg of oxycodone per day
before they can be prescribed an equivalent dose of OxyContin. In order to be prescribed OxyContin,
pediatric patient must be
,A. 5 to 16 years
B. 11 to 16 years
C. 8 to 16 years
D. over 10 years - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 11 to 16 years
8. Hegar's sign, a physiological sign of pregnancy is
A. cervical blueness
B. softness of the uterus and ballottement at the isthmus
C. cervical softness
D. quickening - CORRECT ANSWER-B. softness of the uterus and ballottement at the isthmus
9. Carrie, of Irish descent, is due to deliver her second baby. During your work-up, you note that she
hemorrhaged after delivering her first baby 2 years ago, has always had menorrhagia, and bruises
easily. Her lab work reveals a normal blood workup, including a normal prothrombin time and
activated partial thromboplastin time. What do you suspect?
A. Von Willebrand's disease
B. Hemophilia
C. Sickle cell anemia
D. Beta thalassemia - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Von Willebrand's disease
10. Koplik spots are small, white spots that occur on the inside of the cheeks early in the course of
A. measles
B. varicella
C. fifth disease
D. rheumatic fever - CORRECT ANSWER-A. measles
11. Aida, who is 29 weeks pregnant, received a blunt trauma to the abdomen during an argument
with her boyfriend. She has no obvious injuries and denies pain. Aida needs to be monitored for the
occurrence of
A. abruptio placentae
B. liver hemorrhage
C. ruptured spleen
D. placenta previa - CORRECT ANSWER-A. abruptio placentae
, 12. Growth hormone treatment for short stature in children remains controversial. The clinician
should be aware of the following regarding the assessment of growth problems and idiopathic short
stature
A. identification of a growth problem can be made based on one measurement
B. dysmorphic facial features will be present
C. identification of growth problems is usually made by an auxological evaluation, which compares
the child's growth to standardized norms
D. measurements of children lying on the exam table paper are most accurate - CORRECT ANSWER-
C. identification of growth problems is usually made by an auxological evaluation, which compares
the child's growth to standardized norms
13. Nancy is concerned that her new breastfed baby is not getting enough fluid. What do you tell her
so that she can assess for an adequate intake?
A. weigh the infant every other day to see the weight gain in ounces
B. if the infant is drinking and sleeping normally, an adequate intake is assumed
C. if there are 6 to 10 wet diapers a day, intake is adequate
D. if the infant is not irritable, an intake problem does not exist - CORRECT ANSWER-C. if there are 6
to 10 wet diapers a day, intake is adequate
14. Marci has had several abortions in the past and has been unable to carry a pregnancy to full term
because of an incompetent cervix. She states that the physician mentioned cerclage to her and asks
you what that means. You tell her that cerclage is
A. a treatment of bedrest with frequent pelvic exams to make sure the cervix is not dilated
B. a method in which an apparatus resembling a diaphragm is placed over the cervix to help it stay
"tight"
C. a purse-string type of stitch placed around the cervix
D. a treatment using intravaginal medicated sponges - CORRECT ANSWER-C. a purse-string type of
stitch placed around the cervix
15. Mrs. Peterson found pinworms on 8 year old Randy. The clinician knows that treatment for
pinworms with pyrantel pamoate includes treating
A. Randy and all his siblings
B. Randy and the siblings who share the same bathroom
C. Randy and the siblings who share the same bedroom
| Walden University | 2025–2026 | Exam Review with Verified
Questions and Correct Answers | GRADED A+
This exam review guide for NRNP 6552 – Advanced Nurse Practice in
Reproductive Health Care at Walden University includes verified exam
questions and correct answers aligned with the latest 2025–2026 curriculum. It
covers women’s health, contraception, prenatal and postpartum care, STIs,
fertility, and advanced practice guidelines for reproductive health. Ideal for
nurse practitioner students preparing for assessments, this A+ graded resource
ensures readiness for both course exams and clinical application.
1. Sheila is pregnant and fearful of getting cervical cancer as her sister recently did. She asks about
receiving the HPV vaccine. How do you respond?
A. "As long as you're in your first trimester, the HPV vaccine is safe and effective."
B. "Research has not shown this vaccine to be effective against preventing cervical cancer."
C. "After the age of 20, the HPV vaccine is not recommended."
D. "You should not receive the vaccination when you are pregnant." - CORRECT ANSWER-D. "You
should not receive the vaccination when you are pregnant."
2. Jack and Jill present for a preconception health counseling session. Jack is 34, Jill is 33, and they
have a 5 year old son, Jake. Jake is the product of an uncomplicated pregnancy and labor. At birth,
Jake had an open neural tube defect and now has spina bifida with a loss of function of his lower
extremities. Jack and Jill want another child and ask if there is anything they can do to prevent the
recurrence of a neural tube defect in future pregnancies. What is your best response to this couple?
A. "Jill should take 60 mg/day of an iron supplement to enhance stores to support fetal
development."
B. "It is a matter of genetics, and there is nothing you can do."
C. "Have a CVS performed at 12 to 14 weeks gestation to determine the health of the fetus."
D. "Jill should take 4 mg/day of folic acid, beginning before conception." - CORRECT ANSWER-D. "Jill
should take 4 mg/day of folic acid, beginning before conception."
3. You are invited to speak to a group of public school administrators about recent outbreaks of
head lice. As an advocate for children and families you share
,A. "no nit" policies that exclude children until all nits are removed are essential to eradicate this
problem
B. the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses discourage "no
nit" policies that exclude children from school
C. occlusive agents, such as petroleum shampoo and herbal oils, applied to suffocate the lice are
showing promising results in randomized controlled trials
D. lindane is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a treatment choice - CORRECT
ANSWER-B. the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses
discourage "no nit" policies that exclude children from school
4. What is the simplest and safest method of suppressing lactation after it has started?
A. administering oral and long-acting injections of hormonal preparations
B. using breast binders
C. gradually weaning the baby to a bottle or cup over a 3-week period
D. stopping "cold-turkey" - CORRECT ANSWER-C. gradually weaning the baby to a bottle or cup over
a 3-week period
5. When can you hear fetal heart tones with a conventional fetoscope?
A. 7 to 8 weeks
B. 10 to 12 weeks
C. 18 to 20 weeks
D. more than 20 weeks - CORRECT ANSWER-C. 18 to 20 weeks
6. The reaspn most often cited to explain why women who have had a usual length of stay and
normal delivery discontinue breastfeeding before 8 weeks postpartum is
A. that the mother returned to work or school
B. the perception that the infant is not receiving enough milk
C. the ease of formula use
D. maternal or infant illness - CORRECT ANSWER-B. the perception that the infant is not receiving
enough milk
7. Pediatric patients may now be prescribed OxyContin for pain. Patients must be already
responding to and tolerating a minimum opioid dose equal to at least 20 mg of oxycodone per day
before they can be prescribed an equivalent dose of OxyContin. In order to be prescribed OxyContin,
pediatric patient must be
,A. 5 to 16 years
B. 11 to 16 years
C. 8 to 16 years
D. over 10 years - CORRECT ANSWER-B. 11 to 16 years
8. Hegar's sign, a physiological sign of pregnancy is
A. cervical blueness
B. softness of the uterus and ballottement at the isthmus
C. cervical softness
D. quickening - CORRECT ANSWER-B. softness of the uterus and ballottement at the isthmus
9. Carrie, of Irish descent, is due to deliver her second baby. During your work-up, you note that she
hemorrhaged after delivering her first baby 2 years ago, has always had menorrhagia, and bruises
easily. Her lab work reveals a normal blood workup, including a normal prothrombin time and
activated partial thromboplastin time. What do you suspect?
A. Von Willebrand's disease
B. Hemophilia
C. Sickle cell anemia
D. Beta thalassemia - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Von Willebrand's disease
10. Koplik spots are small, white spots that occur on the inside of the cheeks early in the course of
A. measles
B. varicella
C. fifth disease
D. rheumatic fever - CORRECT ANSWER-A. measles
11. Aida, who is 29 weeks pregnant, received a blunt trauma to the abdomen during an argument
with her boyfriend. She has no obvious injuries and denies pain. Aida needs to be monitored for the
occurrence of
A. abruptio placentae
B. liver hemorrhage
C. ruptured spleen
D. placenta previa - CORRECT ANSWER-A. abruptio placentae
, 12. Growth hormone treatment for short stature in children remains controversial. The clinician
should be aware of the following regarding the assessment of growth problems and idiopathic short
stature
A. identification of a growth problem can be made based on one measurement
B. dysmorphic facial features will be present
C. identification of growth problems is usually made by an auxological evaluation, which compares
the child's growth to standardized norms
D. measurements of children lying on the exam table paper are most accurate - CORRECT ANSWER-
C. identification of growth problems is usually made by an auxological evaluation, which compares
the child's growth to standardized norms
13. Nancy is concerned that her new breastfed baby is not getting enough fluid. What do you tell her
so that she can assess for an adequate intake?
A. weigh the infant every other day to see the weight gain in ounces
B. if the infant is drinking and sleeping normally, an adequate intake is assumed
C. if there are 6 to 10 wet diapers a day, intake is adequate
D. if the infant is not irritable, an intake problem does not exist - CORRECT ANSWER-C. if there are 6
to 10 wet diapers a day, intake is adequate
14. Marci has had several abortions in the past and has been unable to carry a pregnancy to full term
because of an incompetent cervix. She states that the physician mentioned cerclage to her and asks
you what that means. You tell her that cerclage is
A. a treatment of bedrest with frequent pelvic exams to make sure the cervix is not dilated
B. a method in which an apparatus resembling a diaphragm is placed over the cervix to help it stay
"tight"
C. a purse-string type of stitch placed around the cervix
D. a treatment using intravaginal medicated sponges - CORRECT ANSWER-C. a purse-string type of
stitch placed around the cervix
15. Mrs. Peterson found pinworms on 8 year old Randy. The clinician knows that treatment for
pinworms with pyrantel pamoate includes treating
A. Randy and all his siblings
B. Randy and the siblings who share the same bathroom
C. Randy and the siblings who share the same bedroom
