Question 1

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after how many months of unprotected intercourse with the same partner?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 
B) 12 
C) 18 
D) 24 
A) 6 
B) 12 
C) 18 
D) 24

Question 2

Which condition is considered a clinical cause of amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A) Disorder in the endometrium 
B) Obstruction of the fallopian tubes 
C) Lack of physical exercise 
D) Failure to ovulate 
A) Disorder in the endometrium 
B) Obstruction of the fallopian tubes 
C) Lack of physical exercise 
D) Failure to ovulate

Question 3

A woman has been diagnosed with cervical carcinoma in situ and asks the healthcare professional to explain it to her. What description by the professional is best?

Accepted Answer

A) It involves the full epithelial thickness of the cervix. 
B) It involves abnormal cells growing on the cervix. 
C) It is when cancer has spread to the peritoneum. 
D) It is when only the top layer of the cervix is affected. 
A) It involves the full epithelial thickness of the cervix. 
B) It involves abnormal cells growing on the cervix. 
C) It is when cancer has spread to the peritoneum. 
D) It is when only the top layer of the cervix is affected.

Question 4

A student is learning about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). What information does the student clarify with a study partner as being correct?

Accepted Answer

A) An episode of mild PID can decrease the possibility of a successful pregnancy by 80%. 
B) Such an inflammation results in permanent changes to the ciliated epithelium of the fallopian tubes. 
C) PID has not been associated with an increased risk of an ectopic pregnancy. 
D) Contracting this infection increases the risk of cervical cancer. 
A) An episode of mild PID can decrease the possibility of a successful pregnancy by 80%. 
B) Such an inflammation results in permanent changes to the ciliated epithelium of the fallopian tubes. 
C) PID has not been associated with an increased risk of an ectopic pregnancy. 
D) Contracting this infection increases the risk of cervical cancer.

Question 5

A healthcare professional reads in a woman's chart that she has a grade 2 uterine prolapse. What assessment finding does the professional correlate with this condition?

Accepted Answer

A) Uterus halfway to the hymen 
B) Uterus reaches the hymen 
C) Uterus protruding from the vagina 
D) Uterus and rectum protruding 
A) Uterus halfway to the hymen 
B) Uterus reaches the hymen 
C) Uterus protruding from the vagina 
D) Uterus and rectum protruding

Question 6

Which term is used to identify the descent of the posterior bladder and trigone into the vaginal canal?

Accepted Answer

A) Rectocele 
B) Vaginocele 
C) Cystocele 
D) Enterocele 
A) Rectocele 
B) Vaginocele 
C) Cystocele 
D) Enterocele

Question 7

In order to help prevent a preadolescent girl from developing later cervical cancer, which virus does the healthcare professional recommend vaccination against to the parent?

Accepted Answer

A) Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
B) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) 
C) Herpes simplex II virus (HSV) 
D) Cytomegalovirus (CMV) 
A) Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
B) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) 
C) Herpes simplex II virus (HSV) 
D) Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Exam 25: Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after how many months of unprotected intercourse with the same partner?

Which condition is considered a clinical cause of amenorrhea?

A woman has been diagnosed with cervical carcinoma in situ and asks the healthcare professional to explain it to her. What description by the professional is best?

A student is learning about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). What information does the student clarify with a study partner as being correct?

A healthcare professional reads in a woman's chart that she has a grade 2 uterine prolapse. What assessment finding does the professional correlate with this condition?

Which term is used to identify the descent of the posterior bladder and trigone into the vaginal canal?

In order to help prevent a preadolescent girl from developing later cervical cancer, which virus does the healthcare professional recommend vaccination against to the parent?

Cellular Biology

Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology: Environmental Agents

The Cellular Environment: Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases

Genes and Genetic Diseases

Genes, Environment-Lifestyle, and Common Diseases

Epigenetics and Disease

Innate Immunity: Inflammation and Wound Healing

Adaptive Immunity

Alterations in Immunity and Inflammation

Infection

Stress and Disease

Cancer Biology

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer in Children

Structure and Function of the Neurologic System

Pain, Temperature Regulation, Sleep, and Sensory Function

Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

Neurobiology of Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders

Alterations of Neurologic Function in Children

Mechanisms of Hormonal Regulation

Alterations of Hormonal Regulation

Obesity and Disorders of Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

Alterations of Erythrocytes, Platelets, and Hemostatic Function

Alterations of Leukocyte and Lymphoid Function

Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function

Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Pulmonary System

Alterations of Pulmonary Function

Alterations of Pulmonary Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Renal and Urologic Systems

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Alterations of Renal and Urinary Tract Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

Alterations of Digestive Function

Alterations of Digestive Function in Children

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Structure, Function, and Disorders of the Integument

Alterations of the Integument in Children

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Adults

Shock, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, and Burns in Children

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