6/27/25, 8:20
AM
NUR 533 EXAM 1 REVIEW EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
Terms in this set (201)
What is the location and The dome-shape at the top of the uterus where uterine
tubes enter the uterus.
function of the fundus?
- Longitudinal fibers of the outer myometrial
layer are found in the fundus which assists in
expelling the fetus during the birthing
process
Menarche: Onset of menses
Define Menstruation Periodic shedding of uterine lining due to
hormones and absence of fertilization following
ovulation
How long is a normal Lasts 28 days +/- 2-5; 3-6 days of bleeding with
menstruation cycle & 20-80ml of blood loss; little to no premenstrual
what is the normal symptoms
blood loss?
Common cause of a Genetic abnormalities or HPO
woman not having a (hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian)
menstrual cycle? irregularities (if patients are not eating, they
need to have a certain amount of fat)
Common cause of a Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS is most common
woman having
irregular menstrual
cycles?
another term for delayed Early (precocious puberty)
menarche
o Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual
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What are some dysphoric syndrome
"exaggerated symptoms" o Abnormal variations in pain, amount, or frequency of
related to menstrual bleeding
- Dysmenorrhea, Metrorrhagia or Menorrhagia
cycle?
o Abnormal uterine bleeding
Which hormone is Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
released from the
hypothalamus?
Which two hormones are Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) & Luteinizing
released from the Hormone (LH)
anterior pituitary?
Which hormone is Estrogen
released primarily from
the ovary?
Which hormone is Progesterone
released by the corpus
luteum?
What are the three 1. HPO Cycle (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian)
2. Ovarian cycle
menstrual cycle
3. Endometrial cycle
phases?
What does the HPO Allows for hormonal positive and negative feedback
cycle do? loops
a. Ovulation: Occurs halfway through the cycle
- Separates follicular and luteal subphases
b. Corpus Luteum: Temporary organ
What are the two phases
development in luteal phase from ruptured
& functions of the
follicle each month
Ovarian cycle?
- If implantation occurs, corpus luteum
remains and produces estrogen &
progesterone
- If no implantation, then disintegrates » drop in hormones
» menstruation
o Menstrual: bleeding, shedding of the endometrium
o Proliferative: building up, endometrial surface restored
What are the 4 phases o Secretory: endometrium reaches thickness
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AM
NUR 533 EXAM 1 REVIEW EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
Terms in this set (201)
What is the location and The dome-shape at the top of the uterus where uterine
tubes enter the uterus.
function of the fundus?
- Longitudinal fibers of the outer myometrial
layer are found in the fundus which assists in
expelling the fetus during the birthing
process
Menarche: Onset of menses
Define Menstruation Periodic shedding of uterine lining due to
hormones and absence of fertilization following
ovulation
How long is a normal Lasts 28 days +/- 2-5; 3-6 days of bleeding with
menstruation cycle & 20-80ml of blood loss; little to no premenstrual
what is the normal symptoms
blood loss?
Common cause of a Genetic abnormalities or HPO
woman not having a (hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian)
menstrual cycle? irregularities (if patients are not eating, they
need to have a certain amount of fat)
Common cause of a Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS is most common
woman having
irregular menstrual
cycles?
another term for delayed Early (precocious puberty)
menarche
o Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual
1/
13
, 6/27/25, 8:20
AM
What are some dysphoric syndrome
"exaggerated symptoms" o Abnormal variations in pain, amount, or frequency of
related to menstrual bleeding
- Dysmenorrhea, Metrorrhagia or Menorrhagia
cycle?
o Abnormal uterine bleeding
Which hormone is Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
released from the
hypothalamus?
Which two hormones are Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) & Luteinizing
released from the Hormone (LH)
anterior pituitary?
Which hormone is Estrogen
released primarily from
the ovary?
Which hormone is Progesterone
released by the corpus
luteum?
What are the three 1. HPO Cycle (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Ovarian)
2. Ovarian cycle
menstrual cycle
3. Endometrial cycle
phases?
What does the HPO Allows for hormonal positive and negative feedback
cycle do? loops
a. Ovulation: Occurs halfway through the cycle
- Separates follicular and luteal subphases
b. Corpus Luteum: Temporary organ
What are the two phases
development in luteal phase from ruptured
& functions of the
follicle each month
Ovarian cycle?
- If implantation occurs, corpus luteum
remains and produces estrogen &
progesterone
- If no implantation, then disintegrates » drop in hormones
» menstruation
o Menstrual: bleeding, shedding of the endometrium
o Proliferative: building up, endometrial surface restored
What are the 4 phases o Secretory: endometrium reaches thickness
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