NSG 6999 MIDTERM EXAM
1. The NP understands that in women of reproductive age, the most common cause of
a bleeding pattern that is suddenly different from the woman’s established
menstrual pattern is: a complication of pregnancy
2. The NP is teaching a class on contraception. The class includes a discussion on the
non-contraceptive use which includes a decreased risk for which of the following:
Select all that apply: Endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer
3. The NP understands that prostaglandins produced in the uterine lining and released
into the bloodstream as the lining is shed causes the smooth muscles to contract and
is known as: Primary dysmenorrhea
4. A 27 year-old presents to her nurse practitioner with a CC of a breast mass for 2
months. The NP performs a clinical breast exam and no discrete mass is identified
which of the following is an appropriate follow up plan for this patient? Recheck
the patient after her next menses
5. The nurse practitioner understands that the American cancer Society recommends
which of the following screening guidelines for mammography in women? Annual
screening beginning at age 40
6. The NP is developing a treatment plan for a postpartum patient with lactation
mastitis. Which of the following should be included in the plan of care? Select all
that apply. Increase fluids, Continuation of breastfeeding, Antibiotics
1. The NP understands that in women of reproductive age, the most common cause of
a bleeding pattern that is suddenly different from the woman’s established
menstrual pattern is: a complication of pregnancy
2. The NP is teaching a class on contraception. The class includes a discussion on the
non-contraceptive use which includes a decreased risk for which of the following:
Select all that apply: Endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer
3. The NP understands that prostaglandins produced in the uterine lining and released
into the bloodstream as the lining is shed causes the smooth muscles to contract and
is known as: Primary dysmenorrhea
4. A 27 year-old presents to her nurse practitioner with a CC of a breast mass for 2
months. The NP performs a clinical breast exam and no discrete mass is identified
which of the following is an appropriate follow up plan for this patient? Recheck
the patient after her next menses
5. The nurse practitioner understands that the American cancer Society recommends
which of the following screening guidelines for mammography in women? Annual
screening beginning at age 40
6. The NP is developing a treatment plan for a postpartum patient with lactation
mastitis. Which of the following should be included in the plan of care? Select all
that apply. Increase fluids, Continuation of breastfeeding, Antibiotics
