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Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which 16-year-old female patient is most likely to experience secondary amenorrhea?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because a 16-year-old female with a height of 5 ft 9 in and weight of 180 lb is most likely to experience secondary amenorrhea due to obesity. Excess body fat can disrupt hormonal balance, leading to irregular or absent menstrual cycles. The other choices do not indicate obesity, which is a common cause of secondary amenorrhea in adolescents. Choice A is overweight but not obese, choice C is underweight, and choice D is within a healthy weight range. Therefore, choice B is the most likely candidate for secondary amenorrhea based on the given information.
Question 2 of 5
A newly pregnant patient asks the nurse, What is a false pelvis? Which statement by the nurse will best explain this anatomy to the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the false pelvis, also known as the greater pelvis, is the upper portion of the pelvis that supports the abdominal organs and the weight of the upper body. It is not involved in childbirth. A: Incorrect. The false pelvis is not the total anterior portion of the pelvis. B: Incorrect. The false pelvis is not considered the lower portion of the pelvis. D: Incorrect. The narrowest part of the pelvis through which a fetus passes is the true pelvis, not the false pelvis.
Question 3 of 5
A female patient who has gone through puberty and started menstruating without any problems has developed cessation of periods after 2 years of normal cycles. Which finding would indicate a possible cause for this occurrence?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Overproduction of androgenic hormones. The cessation of periods after normal cycles can be due to conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), where there is an excess of androgenic hormones. This can disrupt the menstrual cycle. Other choices are incorrect because: A: Lag in development of secondary sexual characteristics is more indicative of delayed puberty, not cessation of periods after normal cycles. C: Negative pregnancy test only rules out pregnancy as a cause, not addressing the cessation of periods issue. D: Clinical diagnosis of primary amenorrhea refers to the absence of periods by age 16 without prior menstruation, not the cessation of periods after normal cycles.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is reviewing normal female development with a mother of a 10-year-old daughter. The mother states, I noticed that my daughter developed breast buds about a year ago. When do you think she will start her menstrual cycle? What is the nurse’s best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Likely any time now. Rationale: 1. Breast development typically precedes menarche by about 2-2.5 years in most girls. 2. Breast buds appearing a year ago indicate the onset of puberty. 3. Thus, it is likely that menarche (first menstrual cycle) will occur soon. Summary: A: In about a year - Too specific, timing varies among individuals. C: Does your daughter know what to expect? - Does not address the timing of menarche. D: It is impossible to predict when she will start her cycle - Incorrect, general patterns can be observed.
Question 5 of 5
Which piece of the usual equipment setup for a pelvic examination is omitted with a Pap test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Lubricant. During a Pap test, lubricant should not be used as it can interfere with the cytology sample collection. The speculum is needed to visualize the cervix, the fixative agent is used to preserve the sample, and gloves and eye protectors are essential for safety. Omitting lubricant ensures accurate sample collection for Pap testing, making it the correct choice.