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Events in the ovulatory cycle progress in a similar manner each month. Place the following events in the ovulatory cycle in the correct chronological order. Use all the options.
• Formation of the theca.
• Formation of the corpus luteu...
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Events in the ovulatory cycle progress in a similar manner each month. Place the following events in
the ovulatory cycle in the correct chronological order. Use all the options.
• Formation of the theca.
• Formation of the corpus luteum
• Formation of the antral follicle
• Development of the zona pellicuda
• Bursting of the mature follicle
The environment of the vagina is moist with a pH 4.0 to 4.5. The major purpose of the acidic
environment is which of the following?
Bacteriostatic
A female client with anorexia nervosa tells the nurse that she has been experiencing amenorrhea. The
nurse is aware that this is a result of:
Alteration of critical body fat-to-muscle ratio needed for menses to occur
The nurse is teaching a class to adolescent girls about puberty. Which health information is accurate
for inclusion in the class? Select all that apply.
• Ovaries produce hormones that cause growth of reproductive organs.
• Estrogen stimulates bone growth and closure of growth plates.
• Ovulation usually occurs in the middle of the monthly cycle.
There are two types of vulvar cancer. One type is found in older women, and one type is found in
younger women, generally less than 40 years of age. What is the type found in younger women
thought to be caused by?
Human papillomavirus
A client who has been diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) asks if there is anything to help
alleviate the symptoms. The best response would be:
Eat a diet low in simple sugars and high in protein
Select the structure primarily responsible for the secretions of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-
stimulating hormone (FSH), and prolactin.
Anterior pituitary gland
A female patient informs the nurse that she had intercourse yesterday evening and is wondering if
she could become pregnant. She asks the nurse that if she was pregnant, where it would be located at
present. Which of the following should the nurse tell the patient?
Fertilization normally occurs in the middle to outer portion of the Fallopian tube.
Which of the following female patients is at risk for amenorrhea?
18-year-old with anorexia nervosa
The nurse is teaching a patient with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) about the condition. Which of
the following statements by the patient indicates a need for further instruction?
, "I developed this as a result of a sexually transmitted infection."
An older adult female comes in to the clinic for her yearly gynecology appointment and informs the
nurse that she is having pain when having intercourse with her spouse. The patient has been
postmenopausal for at least 5 years. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
"This is caused by a decrease in estrogen levels, but there are things that you may be able to use to
help."
Which hormone is responsible for breast development and the increase in body temperature that
occurs with ovulation?
Progesterone
An older postmenopausal adult female fractured her left femoral head. She has sustained several
fractures in the past 4 years and has been taking calcium and vitamin D supplements. Which of the
following is a common problem that this patient is most likely suffering from?
Osteoporosis
A 70 year-old woman who delivered 4 children during her reproductive years has weakened pelvic
floor muscles. Which of her following anatomical structures is least susceptible to inappropriate
herniation into her vagina?
Peritoneum
A woman with a regular 28-day menstrual cycle wishes to become pregnant. At which point in the
menstrual cycle is the optimal time for intercourse to end in fertilization of the ovum?
Fourteenth day after menses begins
.
A female patient is taking antibiotics to treat a skin infection and informs the nurse that she does not
think the antibiotics are working because now she thinks she has a vaginal infection. Which of the
following does the nurse believe has occurred due to the antibiotic use?
The use of the antibiotics decreases the number of lactobacilli in the vagina, which can result in a
vaginal infection.
When a woman asks the nurse at what age menopause usually occurs, what should the nurse
respond?
48 to 55 years of age
The nursing student is studying the structure and function of the female reproductive system. The
student wants to know why the urinary system is included in the content. The best reason for
inclusion of the information is which of the following?
The urethra and the vagina, although two separate openings, exist in close proximity.
A female patient informs the nurse that she is having hot flashes on occasion, has trouble sleeping,
and thinks that she is having some symptoms of menopause. The patient asks the nurse how long
these symptoms will last prior to experiencing menopause. Which of the following is the best
response?
"Perimenopause can precede menopause by approximately 4 years."
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