Women’s health final Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Review dosage calculation problems - Correct answer-Know conversions (oz to
mL; lbs to kgs)
What are the normal characteristics of a healthy adolescent menstrual cycle? (6) -
Correct answer-- average flow lasts 4 to 6 days
- total blood loss of 25 to 60 mL
- average cycle lasts 28 days
- follicular phase (FSH) is days 1 through 14
- luteal phase (LH) is days 15-28
- ovulation is day 14
What happens in the follicular phase? (5) - Correct answer-- follicle begins to
develop in response to rising FSH levels
- follicle produces estrogen
- pituitary gland notes increased estrogen, releases surge of LH
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,- results in ovulation
- fimbriae draws ovum toward the fallopian tube
What happens in the luteal phase? - Correct answer-- LH remains elevated, causes
remnants of follicle to develop corpus luteum
- corpus luteum secretes progesterone
- if no fertilization, corpus luteum degenerates, estrogen and progesterone levels
fall
- leads back to day 1 of cycle
How does cervical mucus change throughout the menstrual cycle? (5) - Correct
answer-- during menstrual phase, no mucus produced
- in proliferative phase, yellow or white mucus that is tacky and crumbles when
dried
- right before ovulation, mucus is clear and thin with lubricating properties
- at the peak of fertility (during ovulation), mucus has a distensible, stretchable
quality called spinnbarkeit
- after ovulation, mucus is scanty, thick, and opaque
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,What is the significance of mucus change throughout the menstrual cycle? -
Correct answer-It can help determine when ovulation is likely to happen
What are safe contraceptive methods for women who smoke or have
comorbidities? - Correct answer-Progestin-only pills
When during a typical 28 day cycle does ovulation occur and how is this
determined? - Correct answer-On day 14; follicle releases a surge of LH, this
sudden increase in LH causes the follicle to burst open, releasing the mature ovum
into the abdominal cavity, which is the process called ovulation
What are the presumptive (possible) signs of pregnancy? (5) - Correct answer--
amenorrhea: a missed period
- nausea or morning sickness
- fatigue
- breast changes
- frequent urination
How is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated using the last menstrual
period? - Correct answer-Naegale rule: add 7 days to the date of the first day of the
LMP, then subtraction 3 months
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, What does a CBC prenatal lab test indicate? - Correct answer-Gives information
about the overall health status of the woman
What does hemoglobin and hematocrit levels tell you in prenatal lab tests? -
Correct answer-Anemia if the levels are low
What do prenatal labs of hep B, HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia indicate?
- Correct answer-If there is infection
What do prenatal labs of rubella titers indicate? - Correct answer-Determines if the
woman is immune to rubella. If she is not, she will need rubella immunization
immediately after delivery, because it cannot be given safely during pregnancy
What do prenatal labs of urine cultures indicate? - Correct answer-Bacteria in the
urine which can lead to infections and premature labor if it is not treated
What does the Pap test screen for? - Correct answer-Cervical cancer
How is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated using the last menstrual
period (LMP)? - Correct answer-Add 7 days the the date of the first day of the
LMP; then subtract 3 months
Ex: LMP was on 07/21/2025—> 04/28/2026
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Questions and Answers
Review dosage calculation problems - Correct answer-Know conversions (oz to
mL; lbs to kgs)
What are the normal characteristics of a healthy adolescent menstrual cycle? (6) -
Correct answer-- average flow lasts 4 to 6 days
- total blood loss of 25 to 60 mL
- average cycle lasts 28 days
- follicular phase (FSH) is days 1 through 14
- luteal phase (LH) is days 15-28
- ovulation is day 14
What happens in the follicular phase? (5) - Correct answer-- follicle begins to
develop in response to rising FSH levels
- follicle produces estrogen
- pituitary gland notes increased estrogen, releases surge of LH
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,- results in ovulation
- fimbriae draws ovum toward the fallopian tube
What happens in the luteal phase? - Correct answer-- LH remains elevated, causes
remnants of follicle to develop corpus luteum
- corpus luteum secretes progesterone
- if no fertilization, corpus luteum degenerates, estrogen and progesterone levels
fall
- leads back to day 1 of cycle
How does cervical mucus change throughout the menstrual cycle? (5) - Correct
answer-- during menstrual phase, no mucus produced
- in proliferative phase, yellow or white mucus that is tacky and crumbles when
dried
- right before ovulation, mucus is clear and thin with lubricating properties
- at the peak of fertility (during ovulation), mucus has a distensible, stretchable
quality called spinnbarkeit
- after ovulation, mucus is scanty, thick, and opaque
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,What is the significance of mucus change throughout the menstrual cycle? -
Correct answer-It can help determine when ovulation is likely to happen
What are safe contraceptive methods for women who smoke or have
comorbidities? - Correct answer-Progestin-only pills
When during a typical 28 day cycle does ovulation occur and how is this
determined? - Correct answer-On day 14; follicle releases a surge of LH, this
sudden increase in LH causes the follicle to burst open, releasing the mature ovum
into the abdominal cavity, which is the process called ovulation
What are the presumptive (possible) signs of pregnancy? (5) - Correct answer--
amenorrhea: a missed period
- nausea or morning sickness
- fatigue
- breast changes
- frequent urination
How is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated using the last menstrual
period? - Correct answer-Naegale rule: add 7 days to the date of the first day of the
LMP, then subtraction 3 months
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, What does a CBC prenatal lab test indicate? - Correct answer-Gives information
about the overall health status of the woman
What does hemoglobin and hematocrit levels tell you in prenatal lab tests? -
Correct answer-Anemia if the levels are low
What do prenatal labs of hep B, HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia indicate?
- Correct answer-If there is infection
What do prenatal labs of rubella titers indicate? - Correct answer-Determines if the
woman is immune to rubella. If she is not, she will need rubella immunization
immediately after delivery, because it cannot be given safely during pregnancy
What do prenatal labs of urine cultures indicate? - Correct answer-Bacteria in the
urine which can lead to infections and premature labor if it is not treated
What does the Pap test screen for? - Correct answer-Cervical cancer
How is the estimated date of delivery (EDD) calculated using the last menstrual
period (LMP)? - Correct answer-Add 7 days the the date of the first day of the
LMP; then subtract 3 months
Ex: LMP was on 07/21/2025—> 04/28/2026
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