(2025/2026) NSG 3500 MATERNAL
HEALTH EXAM 1 NEWEST QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS |
A+ GRADE
A woman is in the family planning clinic to learn about her
cycle and the best times to get pregnant. What information
should the nurse plan to teach her?
a. an ovum can be fertilized for 12-24 hrs after ovulation
b. pregnancy can only occur during the follicular phase
c. there are no physiological signs that demonstrate
ovulation
d. you can easily get pregnant if your cycles are irregular
Correct Answer A
A woman complains of irregular menstrual periods and
wonders if she is in perimenopause or menopause. Her
laboratory work shows high levels of follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH) and low levels of estradiol. What response
by the nurse is best?
a. no, int he menopause, the FSH is low and the estradiol
is high
b. no, those two lab findings are not related to the
climacteric phase
c. these laboratory findings usually indicate menopause of
perimenopause
d. yes you are definitely in menopause right now 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
The perinatal nurse mentor teaches the new nurse about
the functions of cervical mucus. What information should
the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. provides an acidic environment for sperm
b. acts as a bacteriostatic agent
c. provides a barrier to sperm during non-fertile phases
d. provides an easy-flowing pathway during fertile phases
e. forms an operculum to protect pregnancy Correct
Answer B, C, D, E
Oxytocin Correct Answer stimulates uterine contractions
and the relapse of mild from mild ducts during lactation
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone Correct Answer
stimulates the release of follicle-stimulating hormone
(FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) form the anterior
pituitary
,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 clinic nurse is working with a woman who has been
diagnosed with "sexual dysfunction." What does this nurse
understand as the best explanation of this diagnosis?
a. a broad range of problems with sexual and reproductive
function
b. any sexual situation that causes personal distress for
the woman
c. psychological barriers that prevent expression of
sexuality
d. specific medical conditions that interfere with the
enjoyment of sex Correct Answer B
, 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. 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 asking the family health nurse if she needs to
use contraception while she is breastfeeding. Which
response by the nurse is best?
a. "it can be very effective for a short time while you are
exclusively nursing"
b. "one your baby is 1 y/o, you will need to use
contraception"
c. "yes, you should use contraception; breastfeeding does
not prevent pregnancy"
d. "You can rely on breastfeeding to prevent pregnancy
after your period returns" Correct Answer A
A woman is being treated for infertility. The physician has
prescribed medication to stimulate follicle development.
HEALTH EXAM 1 NEWEST QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS |
A+ GRADE
A woman is in the family planning clinic to learn about her
cycle and the best times to get pregnant. What information
should the nurse plan to teach her?
a. an ovum can be fertilized for 12-24 hrs after ovulation
b. pregnancy can only occur during the follicular phase
c. there are no physiological signs that demonstrate
ovulation
d. you can easily get pregnant if your cycles are irregular
Correct Answer A
A woman complains of irregular menstrual periods and
wonders if she is in perimenopause or menopause. Her
laboratory work shows high levels of follicle-stimulating
hormone (FSH) and low levels of estradiol. What response
by the nurse is best?
a. no, int he menopause, the FSH is low and the estradiol
is high
b. no, those two lab findings are not related to the
climacteric phase
c. these laboratory findings usually indicate menopause of
perimenopause
d. yes you are definitely in menopause right now 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
The perinatal nurse mentor teaches the new nurse about
the functions of cervical mucus. What information should
the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
a. provides an acidic environment for sperm
b. acts as a bacteriostatic agent
c. provides a barrier to sperm during non-fertile phases
d. provides an easy-flowing pathway during fertile phases
e. forms an operculum to protect pregnancy Correct
Answer B, C, D, E
Oxytocin Correct Answer stimulates uterine contractions
and the relapse of mild from mild ducts during lactation
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone Correct Answer
stimulates the release of follicle-stimulating hormone
(FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) form the anterior
pituitary
,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 clinic nurse is working with a woman who has been
diagnosed with "sexual dysfunction." What does this nurse
understand as the best explanation of this diagnosis?
a. a broad range of problems with sexual and reproductive
function
b. any sexual situation that causes personal distress for
the woman
c. psychological barriers that prevent expression of
sexuality
d. specific medical conditions that interfere with the
enjoyment of sex Correct Answer B
, 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. 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 asking the family health nurse if she needs to
use contraception while she is breastfeeding. Which
response by the nurse is best?
a. "it can be very effective for a short time while you are
exclusively nursing"
b. "one your baby is 1 y/o, you will need to use
contraception"
c. "yes, you should use contraception; breastfeeding does
not prevent pregnancy"
d. "You can rely on breastfeeding to prevent pregnancy
after your period returns" Correct Answer A
A woman is being treated for infertility. The physician has
prescribed medication to stimulate follicle development.
