NURS 6551 Midterm Exam . Questions and Answers (latest Update)
Question 1
Which of the following is a diagnostic label that is listed in the
... [Show More] Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV-TR?
a. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
b. Premenstrual magnification
c. Dysmenorrhea
d. Premenstrual syndrome
Question 2
About half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended and occur most frequently in women who:
a. Are married or divorced
b. Have finished high school
c. Are between the ages of 18 and 24
d. Are members of the majority group
Question 3
What is one factor that can reduce the risk for the development of ovarian cancer?
a. Multiple pregnancies
b. Transvaginal ultrasounds
c. Identification of recurrence
d. Weight loss
Question 4
What percentage of toxic shock syndrome cases are related to menses?
a. 50%
b. 25%
c. 75%
d. 90%
4. Which contraceptive methods have inherent failure rates?
a. None
b. Some
c. All
d. All except sterilization
5. Why do adolescents have the highest risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
a. They have the highest risk for bacterial vaginosis.
b. They are the least at risk for developing other STIs.
c. They are the most sexually active.
d. They have decreased immunity to infectious organisms.
6. Exercise-induced amenorrhea is probably due to the combination of low body fat and decreased secretion of:
a. Estrogen
b. Prolactin
c. Progesterone
d. GnRH
7. What can result from an imbalance in the vaginal flora?
a. Herpes simplex virus
b. Human papillomavirus
c. Chlamydia
d. Bacterial vaginosis
8. The most effective means of obtaining the history of abuse is to use a communication model that:
a. Avoids having the patient’s children present during the discussion
b. Signals someone is interested and that the woman is not alone
c. Emphasizes the belief that violence is not acceptable, no matter what the batterer might have said to the patient
d. Allows the patient to talk without interruption and with time to relate, emphasize, and repeat her full story
9. What is the most common STI in the United States?
a. Gonorrhea
b. Chlamydia
c. Syphilis
d. Herpes simplex virus
Question 5
Tubal sterilization for women who have completed their families is highly effective, but there are disadvantages such as:
a. Women are less likely to use condoms or return for health services.
b. There is a decreased risk of ovarian cancer and pelvic inflammatory disease.
c. There is a high likelihood of complications and side effects.
d. The surgery is not covered by insurance.
Question 6
Women who report experiencing the most severe symptoms of PMS tend to be:
a. In their late 40s
b. In their early 20s
c. In their late teens
d. In their late 30s
Question 7
What is the definition of primary amenorrhea?
a. The cessation of menses for an interval of 6 months
b. The failure to begin menses by age 14
c. The cessation of menses due to outflow tract obstruction
d. The failure to begin menses by age 16
Question 8
How many stages does the Tanner scale use to stage sexual maturity?
a. 3 stages
b. 5 stages
c. 6 stages
d. 8 stages
Question 9
Which contraceptive methods have inherent failure rates?
a. None
b. Some
c. All
d. All except sterilization
Question 10
What is the most common type of menstrual dysfunction related to hyperandrogenism?
a. Painful menstruation
b. Absence of menses
c. Irregular bleeding
d. Early menopause
Question 11
Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are among the most extensively studied medications available. Which one of the following statements about their use has been found to be true?
a. Broad-spectrum antibiotics may enhance their efficacy.
b. They do not increase the risk of venous thromboembolism.
c. They decrease the relative risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
d. Among possible side effects are acne, hirsuitism, and benign breast conditions.
Question 12
Many patients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) meet the criteria for diagnosing PTSD. Those criteria include all of the following except:
a. Experiencing a traumatic event
b. Re-experiencing the traumatic event
c. Numbness and avoidance
d. Hypovigilance
Question 13
Which of the following is an ethical issue that is specifically associated with pre-implantation testing with ART?
a. Ownership of frozen embryos after the couple has divorced
b. A surrogate deciding she does not want to relinquish the infant
c. Genetic engineering and the ability to reject embryos affected by inherited disorders
d. The implantation of multiple embryos, which can create high risk for the embryos and the woman
Question 14
The ________ is probably the most widely used intimate partner violence (IPV) screen.
a. Three-QUESTION AAS (McFarlane et al., 1992)
b. Campbell’s Danger Assessment (2003)
c. Sheridan’s HARASS Instrument
d. Helton’s nine-QUESTION AAS
Question 15
What is the term for the absence of menses for 3 to 6 months in a woman who has previously menstruated and is not pregnant, breastfeeding, or menopausal?
a. Primary amenorrhea
b. Initial dysmenorrhea
c. Secondary amenorrhea
d. Primary dysmenorrhea
Question 16
Among women age 55 years and older:
a. Macromastia is the most common cause of breast masses.
b. Breast masses are presumed malignant until proven otherwise.
c. Most breast masses decrease in size over time and many resolve completely.
d. Diagnostic imaging of a breast mass and tissue sampling should be deferred.
Question 17
Both very young and elderly sexual assault victims:
a. Are addressed in most state mandatory reporting laws
b. never has any difficulty describing the incident and related symptoms
c. Require the same equipment for proper examination that others do
d. Have fewer injuries than victims of other age groups
Question 18
What is the major source of normal vaginal secretions?
a. Bartholin’s glands
b. Apocrine glands
c. Sebaceous glands
d. Cervical mucosa
Question 19
Which one of the following statements about intimate partner violence (IPV) is false?
a. It refers to an escalating pattern of abuse.
b. It includes emotional abuse, such as disregarding what a woman wants.
c. It includes using physical force to make a woman engage in a sexual act against her will.
d. It refers to a current or former spouse or dating partner of the opposite sex, not someone of the same sex.
Question 20
How is being overweight defined on the BMI table?
a. 18–29.9
b. 20–29.9
c. 25–29.9
d. 30 or greater
Question 27
All of the following diagnostic testing and procedures are now infrequently performed in clinical practice except:
a. Hysterosalpingogram
b. Sperm penetration assay
c. The postcoital test (PCT)
d. Endometrial biopsy (EMB)
Question 28
The most common site for endometrial implants found in other parts of the body is:
a. The appendix
b. The uterus
c. The ovaries
d. The fallopian tubes
Question 29
Women who have had toxic shock syndrome should be instructed not to use tampons or:
a. Barrier contraception methods
b. Hormonal contraception methods
c. Intravaginal antibiotic cream
d. Oral antibiotics
Question 30
Cyclic mastalgia:
a. More likely causes unilateral, localized pain that is sharp or burning in nature
b. Has an increased risk of occurrence in women whose diets are low in fat
c. Occurs most frequently in women who are 18 to 30 years old
d. Is caused by hormonal changes associated with menstruation
Question 40
What is a common vasomotor symptom of menopause?
a. Blood clots
b. Night sweats
c. Osteoporosis
d. Hysterectomy
Question 41
What is the best definition of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)?
a. Uterine bleeding for which no pelvic pathology is found
b. Uterine bleeding that is irregular during a woman’s menstrual cycle
c. Uterine bleeding that is irregular in amount or frequency
d. Uterine bleeding that is related to systemic conditions
Question 42
What should be the clinician’s first objective after learning the chief reason the woman desires care?
a. To give the reason or problem a structural and chronological framework
b. To probe for any additional concerns missed
c. To take a family history related to the presenting concern
d. To gain insight into the woman’s cultural and social influences
Question 43
No risk factors other than age are identifiable in ______ of women with breast cancer.
a. 100%
b. 85%
c. 60%
d. 24%
Question 44
The highest prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) is found among women ages:
a. 18–20
b. 20–24
c. 25–30
d. 30–35
Question 45
Although barrier contraception methods are less effective in preventing pregnancy than more modern methods, interest in them is on the rise because they:
a. Can help protect against STIs, including HIV
b. Are coitus dependent and require planning
c. Are nonallergenic and male controlled
d. Involve the use of hormone
1. How can liver and renal diseases result in abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)?
a. They cause an imbalance in platelet aggregation.
b. They result in an inability to adequately clear estrogen from the body.
c. They cause thyroid dysfunction, which leads to bleeding abnormalities.
d. They result in elevated prolactin levels, which lead to bleeding abnormalities.
2. What is now thought to be the most important causative agent in cervical cancer?
a. PCOS
b. Vulvar cancer
c. Herpes simplex
d. HPV
3. An initial or primary genital herpes infection characteristically lasts about:
a. 1 week
b. 3 weeks
c. 1 month
d. 6 weeks
10. Progestin-only pills (POPs):
a. Have no possible side effects
b. Suppress ovulation as reliably as COCs
c. May be taken earlier or later than prescribed
d. In combination with lactation are nearly 100% effective
11. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the presence of a disease state:
a. Necessitates prompt medical attention
b. Excludes a person from being considered healthy
c. Does not exclude a person from being considered healthy
d. Classifies a person as in poor health
12. Which of the following might be a sign of hyperandrogenism?
a. Irritable bowel syndrome
b. Decreased sebum secretion in the skin
c. Decreased muscle mass
d. Acne associated with menstrual dysfunction
13. Surgical abortion represents an option for women who desire termination of pregnancy beyond:
a. 8 weeks’ gestation
b. 12 weeks’ gestation
c. 4 weeks’ gestation
d. 15 weeks’ gestation
14. How can weight loss specifically control symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
a. It decreases SHBG.
b. It increases insulin resistance.
c. It decreases androgen levels.
d. It increases estrogen levels.
15. Why is acknowledging the oppression of women more difficult within Western societies?
a. The multiplicity of minority groups complicates the issue.
b. The availability of health care makes acknowledgment more difficult.
c. The diversity of the news media clouds the issue.
d. Affluence and increased opportunities mask oppression.
16. How does vaginosis differ from vaginitis?
a. It must be treated with metronidazole.
b. The discharge does not contain white blood cells.
c. The discharge does not have an odor.
d. It causes itching and/or burning.
17. What area of injury prevention is a focus of the USPSTF’s guidelines for counseling all healthy, asymptomatic women?
a. Motor vehicle accidents
b. Falls
c. Domestic violence
d. All of the above
18. What approach does Healthy People 2020 use to achieve its goals and objectives?
a. Social determinants of health
b. Evidence-based determinants of health
c. Quality-of-life determinants of health
d. Longevity promotion determinants of health
19. Approximately what percentage of women with bacterial vaginosis are asymptomatic?
a. 25%
b. 40%
c. 75%
d. 50%
20. The genetic counselor has a significant role in the care of women because BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations account for 5 to 10 percent of all _______ cancer cases.
a. Breast
b. Ovarian
c. Uterine
d. Pancreatic
21. Which organism causes 90% of vulvovaginal candidiasis episodes in women?
a. Candida tropicalis
b. Candida albicans
c. Candida glabrata
d. Candida krusei
22. What term refers to the period from about 7 to 10 days before menstrual flow begins until the first or second day of menstrual flow?
a. Amenorrhea
b. Premenstrual
c. Dysmenorrhea
d. Perimenstrual
23. The ParaGard IUD is impregnated with copper and is effective for:
a. 15 years
b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. 10 years
24. What is the danger of giving estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) to menopausal women with an intact uterus?
a. A higher risk of heart disease
b. An increased likelihood of blood clots
c. An increased likelihood of osteoporosis
d. A higher risk of endometrial cancer
25. Although barrier contraception methods are less effective in preventing pregnancy than more modern methods, interest in them is on the rise because they:
a. Can help protect against STIs, including HIV
b. Are coitus dependent and require planning
c. Are nonallergenic and male controlled
d. Involve the use of hormones
Question 32
2 out of 2 points
What had been a significant problem in medical research well into the 1990s?
Answer: B. The lack of representation of women in research trials
Question 33
2 out of 2 points
What has contributed to the decreased incidence of hepatitis B over the past 20 years?
Answer: B. the HBV vaccination
Question 34
2 out of 2 points
Most research studies on methods of contraception use the term efficacy to refer to:
Answer: B. The likelihood of pregnancy when a method is used exactly as prescribed
Question 35
2 out of 2 points
What is the USPSTF recommendation regarding firearms?
Answer: C. Remove from home, or store unloaded in locked compartments
Question 36
0 out of 2 points
Who should be screened regularly for STIs?
Answer: D. Women over the age of 15
Question 37
2 out of 2 points
Gender is rooted in _____________ and shaped by ________________ .
Answer: C. Biology, environment and experience
Question 38
0 out of 2 points
Surgical abortion represents an option for women who desire termination of pregnancy beyond:
Answer: D. 15 weeks’ gestation
Question 39
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following are screening tests for type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 40
2 out of 2 points
The depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) injection (Depo-Provera) is given at _______ week intervals.
Answer: D. 12
Question 41
2 out of 2 points
What treatment was introduced in the 1990s as a less invasive alternative to hysterectomy?
Answer: C. Endometrial ablation
26. A risk factor that could lead to endometrial cancer is:
a. Early menopause
b. Late menopause
c. High blood pressure
d. Cervical cancer
27. Of the two intrauterine contraceptive devices currently available in the United States only one provides a local delivery of protestin. It is the:
a. Combined contraceptive patch (Ortho Evra)
b. Copper IUD (T380A, ParaGard)
c. LNG-IUS (Mirena)
d. Dalkon Shield
28. Approximately what percentage of vulvar cancers occur in women older than the age of 50?
a. 50%
b. 70%
c. 85%
d. 60%
29. What is the best definition of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)?
a. Uterine bleeding for which no pelvic pathology is found
b. Uterine bleeding that is irregular during a woman’s menstrual cycle
c. Uterine bleeding that is irregular in amount or frequency
d. Uterine bleeding that is related to systemic conditions
30. The most common benign breast masses are:
a. Galactoceles
b. Hamartomas
c. Fibroadenomas and cysts
d. Lipomas and phyllodes tumors
31. Which cancer has the highest mortality rate of all gynecological cancers?
a. Vulvar cancer
b. Endometrial cancer
c. Cervical cancer
d. Ovarian cancer
32. Vulvovaginal candidiasis accounts for what percentage of all vaginal infections?
A. 10–15%
B. 20–25%
C. 50–55%
D. 60–65%
33. Which type of counseling results in a statistically significant reduction in STIs?
a. Abstinence-only education
b. Counseling delivered in multiple individual or group sessions totaling more than 3 hours
c. Remote counseling via Internet or phone
d. Brief, individual sessions in the primary care setting
34. Which of the following is an ethical issue that is specifically associated with pre-implantation testing with ART?
a. Ownership of frozen embryos after the couple has divorced
b. A surrogate deciding she does not want to relinquish the infant
c. Genetic engineering and the ability to reject embryos affected by inherited disorders
d. The implantation of multiple embryos, which can create high risk for the embryos and the woman
Question 21
What has contributed to the decreased incidence of hepatitis B over the past 20 years?
a. The decrease in PID
b. The HBV vaccination
c. The increase in condom use
d. More precise screening methods
Question 22
Which are the most common forms of hepatitis seen in women’s health practices?
a. A and B
b. A and D
c. B, C, and D
d. B and C
Question 23
The factors that enable women to enjoy and control their sexual and reproductive lives, including a physical and emotional state of well-being and the quality of sexual and other close relationships, make up a woman’s: 1. 2.
a. Sexual health
b. Gender identity
c. Gender role behaviors
d. Psychosocial orientation
Question 24
What test should be ordered for a woman who is experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) as well as headaches and peripheral vision changes?
a. Thyroid-stimulating hormone test
b. Nucleic acid amplification test
c. Complete blood count
d. Prolactin level test
Question 25
Surgical abortion represents an option for women who desire termination of pregnancy beyond:
a. 8 weeks’ gestation
b. 12 weeks’ gestation
c. 4 weeks’ gestation
d. 15 weeks’ gestation
Question 26
What Population of women should be screened for signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction?
a. All women
b. Older women
c. Older women, smokers, and women with diabetes
d. Older women, postpartum women, and women with Down syndrome
35. What symptom is present in 80 to 90 percent of women with cervical cancer?
a. Abnormal vaginal bleeding
b. Abnormal vaginal discharge
c. Pelvic pain
d. Ectopic pregnancy
36. If a patient has not reported a sexual assault to law enforcement, all of the following clinician actions are important except:
a. Asking if reporting is something she wants to consider
b. Discussing any fears or concerns that she may have about reporting
c. Explaining that only some forced sexual contacts are reportable crimes
d. Telling her that women who report do better psychologically than those who do not
37. What test should be ordered for a woman who is experiencing abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) as well as headaches and peripheral vision changes?
a. Thyroid-stimulating hormone test
b. Nucleic acid amplification test
c. Complete blood count
d. Prolactin level test
38. What had been a significant problem in medical research well into the 1990s?
a. The focus on randomized clinical trials over epidemiological investigations
b. The lack of representation of women in research trials
c. The lack of research related to gynecology
d. The focus on randomized clinical trials over observational research
39. What is the definitive diagnostic technique for vulvar dermatoses?
a. Pap test
b. Biopsy
c. Colposcopy
d. Physical exam
40. Where in the breast do most malignancies develop?
a. Upper inner quadrant
b. Upper outer quadrant
c. Lower outer quadrant
d. Lower inner quadrant
41. Approximately how many Americans will contract one or more sexually transmitted infections during their lifetime?
a. 50%
b. 25%
c. 40%
d. 60%
42. In the GTPAL system for recording pregnancy history, the “T” stands for:
a. Term births
b. Terminal pregnancies
c. Total number of pregnancies
d. Type of birth (spontaneous, assisted, or cesarean)
43. Both very young and elderly sexual assault victims:
a. Are addressed in most state mandatory reporting laws
b. never has any difficulty describing the incident and related symptoms
c. Require the same equipment for proper examination that others do
d. Have fewer injuries than victims of other age groups
44. What is one of the side effects of hormonal contraceptives?
a. Reduction in ovarian cancer risk
b. Increased menstrual blood loss
c. Increased risk of endometrial cancer
d. Heavier menstrual flow
45. Tubal sterilization for women who have completed their families is highly effective, but there are disadvantages such as:
a. Women are less likely to use condoms or return for health services.
b. There is a decreased risk of ovarian cancer and pelvic inflammatory disease.
c. There is a high likelihood of complications and side effects.
d. The surgery is not covered by insurance.
46. What is the current (2006) recommendation by the CDC regarding HIV testing?
a. Test all patients who report risk behaviors associated with HIV.
b. Test all patients unless they explicitly decline to be tested.
c. Test all patients.
d. Test only those patients who ask to be tested.
47. What is generally the cause of Bartholin’s cyst?
a. Complications from gonorrhea
b. Cystic fluid in Bartholin’s gland becomes infected
c. A fungal infection in Bartholin’s gland
d. Obstruction of a duct in Bartholin’s gland
48. Which of the following factors associated with increased risk for developing osteoporosis appears to be the best predictor of risk?
a. Smoking
b. Low body weight
c. Sedentary lifestyle
d. Family history
49. What is the definition of primary amenorrhea?
a. The cessation of menses for an interval of 6 months
b. The failure to begin menses by age 14
c. The cessation of menses due to outflow tract obstruction
d. The failure to begin menses by age 16
50. In respect to an evidentiary examination:
a. The patient may not withhold consent if the clinician is a mandated reporter.
b. The clinician is required to strictly follow local agency protocols, no others.
c. The time frame within which it must take place depends on local standards.
d. Maintaining the chain of custody of all evidence collected is recommended, not required.
Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Cyclic mastalgia:
Answer: D. is caused by hormonal changes associated with menstruation
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
The possibility of cancer is associated with mastalgia when the pain:
Answer: B. is accompanied by skin changes or palpable abnormality
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Why is adenomyosis frequently underdiagnosed?
Answer: D. It has similar symptoms to other pelvic pain conditions.
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
What is the current (2006) recommendation by the CDC regarding HIV testing?
Answer: B. Test all patients unless they explicitly decline to be tested.
Question 5
2 out of 2 points
What is the most common type of menstrual dysfunction related to hyperandrogenism?
Answer: C. Irregular bleeding
Question 6
2 out of 2 points
Which one of the following statements about the subdermal progestin implant is false?
Answer: B. After removal, its contraceptive effects last 10 more months on average.
Question 7
2 out of 2 points
What is the most common symptom of vulvovaginal candidiasis?
Answer: D. Vulvar pruritis
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
What is the major source of normal vaginal secretions?
Answer: D. Cervical mucosa
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is an ethical issue that is specifically associated with pre-implantation testing with ART?
Answer: C. Genetic engineering and the ability to reject embryos affected by inherited disorders
Question 10
2 out of 2 points
The most common sites of metastatic spread of invasive breast cancer include all of the following except:
Answer: C. Pituitary
Question 11
0 out of 2 points
Women’s health risks, treatments, and approaches are not always based in science and biology because:
Answer: D. Scientific research often fails to take women into consideration.
Question 12
2 out of 2 points
Under what conditions is a rectovaginal examination most useful?
Answer: D. if the uterus is retroflexed or retroverted
Question 13
2 out of 2 points
The methods of abortion used in the United States—in order, with the most common method listed first—are:
Answer: A. Aspiration, medication, induction, surgical
Question 14
2 out of 2 points
Hyperandrogenism in reproductive-age women is most frequently associated with:
Answer: B. Polycystic ovary syndrome
Question 15
2 out of 2 points
There is no one legal definition of rape, which means:
Answer: A. Clinicians must learn their own state’s definitions and statutes.
Question 16
2 out of 2 points
In the GTPAL system for recording pregnancy history, the “T” stands for:
Answer: A. Term births
Question 17
0 out of 2 points
How can liver and renal diseases result in abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB)?
Answer: A. they cause an imbalance in platelet aggregation.
Question 18
2 out of 2 points
The second most commonly reported STI after chlamydia is:
Answer: A. Gonorrhea
Question 19
0 out of 2 points
The most common site for endometrial implants found in other parts of the body is:
Answer: D. the fallopian tubes
Question 20
2 out of 2 points
What procedure is used to evaluate abnormal Pap smears and genital tract lesions?
Answer: A. Colposcopy
Question 21
2 out of 2 points
The most widely accepted theory for the origin of endometriosis is that reverse flow of menses [Show Less]