Menstrual Cycle Questions And Answers NCLEX Exam 2022

Menstrual Cycle Questions And Answers NCLEX
Exam 2022
1. The _________ is responsible for secreting gonadotropin-releasing hormone.

A. Thalamus

B. Hypothalamus

C. Anterior pituitary gland

D. Posterior pituitary gland

2. During which cycle day of a typical 28 day menstrual cycle does the follicular phase
occur?

A. Cycle days 7-14

B. Cycle days 14-28

C. Cycle days 1-6

D. Cycle days 1-13

3. As the graafian follicle matures, a massive amount of estrogen is released by the
follicle which causes a luteinizing hormone surge. Approximately, what cycle day does
the LH surge occur?

A. Cycle day 11-13

B. Cycle Day 14

C. Cycle day 5-8

D. Cycle day 1-6

, 4. Select all the functions of the luteinizing hormone:

A. Forming the corpus luteum

B. Thickening the endometrium layer for implantation

C. Breaking down the wall of the graffian follicle to allow for release of the ovum

D. Thinning cervical mucous

5. During which stage of the menstrual cycle does the endometrium layer thicken?

A. Secretory Phase

B. Luteal Phase

C. Ovulation Phase

D. Proliferative Phase

6. What cycle day does the proliferative stage occur?

A. Cycle day 7-14

B. Cycle day 14-28

C. Cycle day 1-6

D. Cycle day 1-14

7. Which statement is TRUE about the ovulation phase?

A. The newly released egg will live for 72 hours and disintegrate if not fertilized.

B. The woman will have a low basal body temperature before ovulation and then a
temperature increase of 0.4-1’F degrees around ovulation.