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Question 1 of 53
What is the primary structural difference between the male and female urethra?
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Question 2 of 53
Which of the following does not contribute to the increase in the thickness of the endometrium during the endometrial cycle?
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Question 3 of 53
Going from the ovary to the uterus, the sequence of the divisions of the uterine tubes is:
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Question 4 of 53
The main commissural fiber in the brain is:
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Question 5 of 53
The layer that is incomplete because it covers none of the cervix and only part of the body is called the:
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Question 6 of 53
The hormone that causes the alveoli of the mammary glands to secrete milk is:
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Question 7 of 53
What condition would the nurse include when teaching a patient about the potential complications of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
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Question 8 of 53
What does FSH primarily act to stimulate?
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Question 9 of 53
Salpingitis is inflammation of the:
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Question 10 of 53
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?
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Question 11 of 53
The phase of the menstrual cycle that occurs between the expulsion of the ovum from the ovary and the onset of menses is the _____ phase.
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Question 12 of 53
Each of the following structures is a part of the vulva except the:
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Question 13 of 53
Which sexually transmitted disease can be treated and eradicated?
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Question 14 of 53
What is an example of a patient’s comment that demonstrates the patient understands fibroids?
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Question 15 of 53
Mammary glands are considered accessory organs of the female reproductive system.
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Question 16 of 53
The first outward change of puberty in girls is:
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Question 17 of 53
Which of the following is not true of the vagina?
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Question 18 of 53
The layer of uterine muscle that is most active during labor is composed of fibers is which of the following?
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Question 19 of 53
Morula is a developmental stage which occurs:
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Question 20 of 53
The endometrial thickness is greatest during the:
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Question 21 of 53
The average age at which menopause occurs is _____ years.
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Question 22 of 53
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?
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Question 23 of 53
Which of the following is the least predictable method of determining ovulation time?
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Question 24 of 53
Which of the following is not true concerning the uterus?
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Question 25 of 53
Which of the following is not true of the ovaries?
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Question 26 of 53
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?
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Question 27 of 53
What are possible characteristics of a patient who is at a higher risk for developing uterine cancer?
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Question 28 of 53
Which piece of the usual equipment setup for a pelvic examination is omitted with a Pap test?
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Question 29 of 53
During the postovulatory phase of the cycle, the greatest percentage of progesterone is produced by the:
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Question 30 of 53
A prolapsed uterus results from weakening of the supporting ligaments of the uterus, which permits retroflexion (backward tilt) and descent of the uterus into the vagina.
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Question 31 of 53
The cervical spine has how many vertebrae?
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Question 32 of 53
What are the factors that explain why a woman is fertile only a few days out of each monthly cycle?
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Question 33 of 53
The chromosomal disorder CORRECTLY matched with its karyotype is:
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Question 34 of 53
The innermost layer of the wall of the uterus is the stratum:
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Question 35 of 53
If a woman’s menstrual cycle began on June 2, on which date should ovulation mostly likely have occurred?
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Question 36 of 53
The external os opens into the vagina.
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Question 37 of 53
How should these findings be interpreted?
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Question 38 of 53
A 38-year-old patient presents to the clinic office complaining of increased bilateral tenderness of her breasts prior to the onset of menses. On questioning the patient, this
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Question 39 of 53
Which of the following structures is not classified as internal genitals of the female reproductive system?
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Question 40 of 53
During which phase of the ovarian cycle is progesterone circulating in high amounts?
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Question 41 of 53
A 58-year-old postmenopausal woman presents with a sensation of pelvic heaviness and states she feels like something is sitting in her vagina. On examination, the provider notes a visible protrusion of the bladder into the anterior vaginal wall. What structural disorder of the female reproductive system is consistent with these findings?
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Question 42 of 53
Which 16-year-old female patient is most likely to experience secondary amenorrhea?
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Question 43 of 53
Which of the following is not a synonym for the premenstrual phase?
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Question 44 of 53
After Sam fathers five children, he and his wife decide that he should have a vasectomy, which is a cutting and removal of a small section of each vas deferens. Why will this cause Sam to be infertile?
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Question 45 of 53
Ova and sperm are also known as which of the following?
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Question 46 of 53
The primary purpose of the cremaster muscle is to:
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Question 47 of 53
Connective tissue fibers include:
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Question 48 of 53
The ovaries are also endocrine organs.
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Question 49 of 53
A 5-day-old infant male has an abnormally large head. A CT scan examination reveals enlarged lateral and third ventricles but a normal-size fourth ventricle. Which of the following conditions is likely to cause this presentation?
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Question 50 of 53
The medulla of the ovary contains:
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Question 51 of 53
The uterus is suspended between two folds of parietal peritoneum that form a partition across the pelvic cavity. These ligaments are _____ ligaments.
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Question 52 of 53
Which of the following is not found in the medulla of the ovary?
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Question 53 of 53
Extra follicles that remain after ovulation:
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