Women's health ex 0001

Which of the following is the phase of the ovarian cycle that occurs following ovulation but before menses? A. Luteal B. Follicular C. Proliferative D. Secretory

ANS: A. Luteal Phase

The proliferative phase of the endometrial cycle is characterized by which of the following? A. Shedding of the endometrium B. Growth of the endometrium C. Secretion of progesterone D. Growth of the follicle

ANS: B. Growth of the endometrium

Ovulation typically occurs on which day of the menstrual cycle? A. 1 B. 7 C. 14 D. 21

ANS: C. 14

Which hormone, secreted by neurons in the hypothalamus, triggers a hormonal cascade of reproductive processes that result in puberty? A. Estrogen B. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) C. Luteinizing hormone (LH) D. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

ANS: D. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

Which of the following are steroidal hormones secreted by the ovaries? (Select all that apply.) A. Inhibin B. Estrogen C. Activin D. Progesterone E. Follistatin

ANS: B, D B. Estrogen, D. Progesterone

Which structure of the female anatomy is homologous to the penis of the male? A. Perineum B. Clitoris C. Labia minora D. Vaginal orifice

ANS: B. Clitoris

A nurse is performing a clinical breast exam on a client. Which of the following signs should the nurse note as a possible indicator of breast cancer? A. Slight asymmetry in breastsize B. Brown areolar pigment C. Erect nipples D. An inverted nipple

ANS: D. An inverted nipple

A nurse is caring for a client who is at 32 wks gestation and is experiencing preterm labor. What meds should the nurse plan to administer? a. misoprostol b. betamethasone c. poractant alfa d. methylergonovine

b. betamethasone