Women’s Health in Advanced Nursing Practice –
Final Exam Preparation (NURS 6552)
Section 1: Primary Care & Health Promotion (Questions 1-20)
1. What is the leading cause of cancer death in women?
A. Breast Cancer
B. Ovarian Cancer
C. Lung Cancer
D. Colorectal Cancer
2. According to the USPSTF, at what age should average-risk women begin
routine screening for cervical cancer?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. 30
3. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?
A. Family History
B. Advanced Age
C. Smoking
D. Female Sex
4. The most effective single intervention for reducing the risk of osteoporotic
fractures is:
A. Calcium supplementation alone
B. Vitamin D supplementation alone
C. Weight-bearing exercise alone
D. Pharmacologic therapy for those at high risk
5. A woman's lifetime risk of developing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is
approximately:
A. 1 in 3
B. 1 in 5
,C. 1 in 8
D. 1 in 2
6. Which screening test is recommended annually for all sexually active
women under age 25?
A. HIV Test
B. Pap Smear
C. Chlamydia Trachomatis NAAT
D. Gonorrhea Culture
7. The "5 A's" model for behavioral change includes all EXCEPT:
A. Ask
B. Advise
C. Assess
D. Assign (The 5 A's are: Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange)
8. Preconception counseling should include a discussion about which vitamin
to prevent neural tube defects?
A. Vitamin A
B. Folic Acid (400-800 mcg daily)
C. Vitamin B12
D. Vitamin C
9. The most common cancer in women is:
A. Lung Cancer
B. Endometrial Cancer
C. Breast Cancer
D. Skin Cancer (Non-melanoma)
10. Which vaccine is recommended for all non-pregnant women aged 26 and
younger?
A. Hepatitis B Vaccine
B. MMR Vaccine
C. HPV Vaccine
D. Tdap Vaccine
, 11. A normal Body Mass Index (BMI) is defined as:
A. 18.5 - 24.9
B. 20.0 - 29.9
C. 25.0 - 29.9
D. 30.0 - 34.9
12. The USPSTF recommends screening for intimate partner violence (IPV)
for which patient population?
A. Only women with visible injuries
B. Only women in low socioeconomic groups
C. All women of reproductive age
D. Only women who disclose a history of abuse
13. Which type of depression is characterized by its onset in the
perimenopausal period?
A. Postpartum Depression
B. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
C. Perimenopausal Depression
D. Situational Depression
14. The leading cause of death for women in the United States is:
A. Cancer
B. Heart Disease
C. Accidents
D. Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease
15. Which test is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis?
A. Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS)
B. DEXA Scan (DXA)
C. CT Scan
D. X-ray
16. A T-score on a DEXA scan of -2.5 indicates:
A. Normal Bone Density
B. Osteopenia
Final Exam Preparation (NURS 6552)
Section 1: Primary Care & Health Promotion (Questions 1-20)
1. What is the leading cause of cancer death in women?
A. Breast Cancer
B. Ovarian Cancer
C. Lung Cancer
D. Colorectal Cancer
2. According to the USPSTF, at what age should average-risk women begin
routine screening for cervical cancer?
A. 18
B. 21
C. 25
D. 30
3. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for osteoporosis?
A. Family History
B. Advanced Age
C. Smoking
D. Female Sex
4. The most effective single intervention for reducing the risk of osteoporotic
fractures is:
A. Calcium supplementation alone
B. Vitamin D supplementation alone
C. Weight-bearing exercise alone
D. Pharmacologic therapy for those at high risk
5. A woman's lifetime risk of developing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is
approximately:
A. 1 in 3
B. 1 in 5
,C. 1 in 8
D. 1 in 2
6. Which screening test is recommended annually for all sexually active
women under age 25?
A. HIV Test
B. Pap Smear
C. Chlamydia Trachomatis NAAT
D. Gonorrhea Culture
7. The "5 A's" model for behavioral change includes all EXCEPT:
A. Ask
B. Advise
C. Assess
D. Assign (The 5 A's are: Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange)
8. Preconception counseling should include a discussion about which vitamin
to prevent neural tube defects?
A. Vitamin A
B. Folic Acid (400-800 mcg daily)
C. Vitamin B12
D. Vitamin C
9. The most common cancer in women is:
A. Lung Cancer
B. Endometrial Cancer
C. Breast Cancer
D. Skin Cancer (Non-melanoma)
10. Which vaccine is recommended for all non-pregnant women aged 26 and
younger?
A. Hepatitis B Vaccine
B. MMR Vaccine
C. HPV Vaccine
D. Tdap Vaccine
, 11. A normal Body Mass Index (BMI) is defined as:
A. 18.5 - 24.9
B. 20.0 - 29.9
C. 25.0 - 29.9
D. 30.0 - 34.9
12. The USPSTF recommends screening for intimate partner violence (IPV)
for which patient population?
A. Only women with visible injuries
B. Only women in low socioeconomic groups
C. All women of reproductive age
D. Only women who disclose a history of abuse
13. Which type of depression is characterized by its onset in the
perimenopausal period?
A. Postpartum Depression
B. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
C. Perimenopausal Depression
D. Situational Depression
14. The leading cause of death for women in the United States is:
A. Cancer
B. Heart Disease
C. Accidents
D. Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease
15. Which test is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis?
A. Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS)
B. DEXA Scan (DXA)
C. CT Scan
D. X-ray
16. A T-score on a DEXA scan of -2.5 indicates:
A. Normal Bone Density
B. Osteopenia
