NSG 3500 EXAM 1 (GALEN) NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
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The clinic nurse knows that the part of the uterine cycle that occurs
during the period of time between ovulation and the onset of menses is
known as which of the following?
a. ischemic phase
b. menstrual phase
c. proliferative phase
d. secretory phase - Correct Answer - D
The perinatal nurse explains to the new nurse that the maternal pelvic
shape can determine the fetal presentation. A fetus in a traverse
presentation may be due to which maternal pelvic type?
a. android
b. anthropoid
c. gynecoid
d. platpelloid - Correct Answer - D
The clinic nurse explains to a student that the hormone responsible for
limiting the maternal immune response to pregnancy is which of the
following?
a. human chorionic gonadotropin
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,b. progesterone
c. prostaglandin
d. relaxin - Correct Answer - A
The nursing instructor explains to the students that external female
genitalia develop under which influence?
a. absence of androgens
d. ductal pair dominance
c. ovary production
d. process of oogonia - Correct Answer - A
The nurse explains to the student that the development of the lining of
the uterus is mediated by which hormone?
a. follicle-stimulating hormone
b. luteinizing hormone
c. progesterone
d. prostaglandin - Correct Answer - C
A woman in the clinic complains of severe hot flashes associated with
perimenopause. Her past medical history includes deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) 10 years ago. The nurse can anticipate teaching the woman about
what treatment?
a. a trial of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
b. a trial os the anticonvulsant phenytoin (dilantin)
c. hormone replacement with estrogen only
d. hormone replacement with estrogen-progestin - Correct Answer - A
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,According to Masters and Johnson's work on human sexual response
phases, in which phase does a woman experience the highest sense of
sexual tension?
a. excitement phase
b. plateau phase
c. orgasmic phase
d. resolution phase - Correct Answer - B
A family planning nurse is working with an 18 y/o female who has been
treated for gonorrhea in the past. In addition, the pt has a previous sexual
partner who has tested positive for HIV. Which contraceptive methods
would probably work best for this pt?
a. spermicide
b. cervical cap
c. latex male condom
d. progesitin-only pill - Correct Answer - C
A woman has the diagnosis of "dyspareunia" on her chart. What does the
nurse understand this term to mean?
a. infrequent menstrual periods
b. heavy menstrual bleeding
c. lack of orgasmic ability
d. pain with intercourse - Correct Answer - D
A patient and her partner are in the clinic to learn about contraception
options. They are especially interested in Natural Family Planning.
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, Which of the following would be the most important for the nurse to
assess?
a. ability to use the technology
b. commitment to the method
c. literacy and comprehension levels
d. regularity of the women's cycles - Correct Answer - B
A woman is being treated for infertility. The physician has prescribed
medication to stimulate follicle development. Which medication should
the nurse begin teaching the pt about?
a. Clomiphene citrate (Clomid)
b. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
c. Mifepristone (Mifeprex)
d. Misoprostol (Cytotec) - Correct Answer - A
The perinatal nurse knows that which of the following hormones is most
responsible for maintaining pregnancy?
a. estrogen
b. progesterone
c. relaxin
d. human chorionic gonadotropin - Correct Answer - B
A woman who is 28 weeks pregnant calls the clinic to complain of
painless, irregular contractions. The clinic nurse informs her that this is
related to circulating levels of which hormone?
a. estrogen
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EXAM TEST BANK| NSG3500 MATERNITY EXAM 1
REVIEW WITH COMPLETE 300 REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS/
ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
The clinic nurse knows that the part of the uterine cycle that occurs
during the period of time between ovulation and the onset of menses is
known as which of the following?
a. ischemic phase
b. menstrual phase
c. proliferative phase
d. secretory phase - Correct Answer - D
The perinatal nurse explains to the new nurse that the maternal pelvic
shape can determine the fetal presentation. A fetus in a traverse
presentation may be due to which maternal pelvic type?
a. android
b. anthropoid
c. gynecoid
d. platpelloid - Correct Answer - D
The clinic nurse explains to a student that the hormone responsible for
limiting the maternal immune response to pregnancy is which of the
following?
a. human chorionic gonadotropin
pg. 1
,b. progesterone
c. prostaglandin
d. relaxin - Correct Answer - A
The nursing instructor explains to the students that external female
genitalia develop under which influence?
a. absence of androgens
d. ductal pair dominance
c. ovary production
d. process of oogonia - Correct Answer - A
The nurse explains to the student that the development of the lining of
the uterus is mediated by which hormone?
a. follicle-stimulating hormone
b. luteinizing hormone
c. progesterone
d. prostaglandin - Correct Answer - C
A woman in the clinic complains of severe hot flashes associated with
perimenopause. Her past medical history includes deep vein thrombosis
(DVT) 10 years ago. The nurse can anticipate teaching the woman about
what treatment?
a. a trial of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
b. a trial os the anticonvulsant phenytoin (dilantin)
c. hormone replacement with estrogen only
d. hormone replacement with estrogen-progestin - Correct Answer - A
pg. 2
,According to Masters and Johnson's work on human sexual response
phases, in which phase does a woman experience the highest sense of
sexual tension?
a. excitement phase
b. plateau phase
c. orgasmic phase
d. resolution phase - Correct Answer - B
A family planning nurse is working with an 18 y/o female who has been
treated for gonorrhea in the past. In addition, the pt has a previous sexual
partner who has tested positive for HIV. Which contraceptive methods
would probably work best for this pt?
a. spermicide
b. cervical cap
c. latex male condom
d. progesitin-only pill - Correct Answer - C
A woman has the diagnosis of "dyspareunia" on her chart. What does the
nurse understand this term to mean?
a. infrequent menstrual periods
b. heavy menstrual bleeding
c. lack of orgasmic ability
d. pain with intercourse - Correct Answer - D
A patient and her partner are in the clinic to learn about contraception
options. They are especially interested in Natural Family Planning.
pg. 3
, Which of the following would be the most important for the nurse to
assess?
a. ability to use the technology
b. commitment to the method
c. literacy and comprehension levels
d. regularity of the women's cycles - Correct Answer - B
A woman is being treated for infertility. The physician has prescribed
medication to stimulate follicle development. Which medication should
the nurse begin teaching the pt about?
a. Clomiphene citrate (Clomid)
b. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
c. Mifepristone (Mifeprex)
d. Misoprostol (Cytotec) - Correct Answer - A
The perinatal nurse knows that which of the following hormones is most
responsible for maintaining pregnancy?
a. estrogen
b. progesterone
c. relaxin
d. human chorionic gonadotropin - Correct Answer - B
A woman who is 28 weeks pregnant calls the clinic to complain of
painless, irregular contractions. The clinic nurse informs her that this is
related to circulating levels of which hormone?
a. estrogen
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