OB Reproductive System Quiz
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- Q1
An adolescent describes her menstrual pattern to the nurse. Which observation is typical of a usual menstrual pattern?
Flow usually lasts 4 to 6 days.
The usual cycle is 36 days.
The average amount of flow is 500 ml.
Menstruation typically begins at 18 years.
45s - Q2
The nurse is assessing a female client who is having difficulty experiencing an orgasm. Which action should the nurse point out as often being necessary for an orgasm in females?
sensory deprivation
uterine stimulation
penile penetration
clitoral stimulation
45s - Q3
Puberty begins when secondary sex characteristics appear, and endswhen:
Sexual desires present themselves
Breasts develop in the female
Testes drop in the male
Regular menstrual cycles occur in the female
30s - Q4
While speaking with a couple trying to conceive a child, the nurse explains that the scrotum helps keep the testes cooler than the rest of the body. What does this action promote?
production of normal sperm.
increased circulation to allow for a normal erection.
increased length and strength of the sperm's flagella.
increased production of testosterone.
30s - Q5
Which layer of the uterus is responsible for the contractions of labor?
Broad ligament
Endometrium
Perimetrium
Myometrium
30s - Q6
The 12-year-old female pediatric client experienced menarche 3 months ago. Her mother voices concern to the pediatric office nurse regarding their regularity of her daughter’s menstrual cycle. What is the nurse’s best response?
“Worrying is not the answer.”
“I can only discuss this with your daughter.”
“I will talk to the pediatrician about a gynecological referral.”
“Early cycles are often irregular.”
30s - Q7
Which is a function of the fallopian tubes?
Production of hormones.
Allows only 1 ovum to enter uterus.
Safe environment for the zygote
Location of implantation and placental growth.
30s - Q8
During an office exam, a 9-year-old client asks the nurse, "What is the first sign that I am changing into a woman?" Which response is most appropriate?
"You will see hair under your arms."
"You will begin seeing your breasts get larger."
"You become a woman with your first menstruation."
"You are too young to have changes."
30s - Q9
While speaking with a couple trying to conceive a child, the nurse explains a factor that can cause decreased sperm production. Which factor would the nurse discuss with this couple?
The penis and testes being small.
The man not being circumcised.
Infrequent sexual intercourse.
The testes being too warm
30s - Q10
Which pelvic type is typically consistent with the male anatomy?
Conjugate
Gynecoid.
Android.
Platypelloid
30s - Q11
Which statement is true about reproductive cells?
“It takes 4 to 5 days for sperm to reach the fallopian tubes.”
“Sperm live for only 24 hours following ejaculation.”
“An ovum must be fertilized within 24 hours of ovulation.”
“Fertilization of an ovum requires penetration by several sperm.”
30s - Q12
The nurse is counseling the group of adolescent girls. Which statement istrue about ejaculated sperm?
The perimetrium expels expired sperm from the vagina via gentle contractions.
They lose most motility by 12 hours post-ejaculation.
They are destroyed by the vagina’s acidic pH within 24 hours.
They are able to survive up to 5 days.
30s - Q13
The mother of a uncircumcised male child asks the clinic nurse why the child often has a build-up of "a thick, cheesy substance" under the foreskin. Which response by the nurse is most beneficial?
"This is an early emission of seminal fluid. As he gets older he should be able to better control the release."
"It is important to prevent the build-up of this pus because it is a reservoir for pathogens."
"The child needs to retract the foreskin more frequently to prevent the build-up of this substance."
"This substance is known as smegma. It is a build-up of sebaceous substances that should be easy to clean off."
30s - Q14
Which definition below correctly identifies with the definition of the fourchette
thin elastic membrane that closes the vagina to various degrees
the division between the external and internal female genitalia
fold of tissue just below the vagina, where the labia majora and labia minora meet.
lies approximately 2 cm below the clitoris. It has a fold like an appearance with a slit-type opening, and it serves as the exit of urine.
30s - Q15
Most women share a combination of four types of pelves. In class, we discussed the different types of pelves and how the delivery of the infant can be difficult depending on the shape. In the options, below select the option which best describes the platypelloid pelvis.
pelvis is the classic female pelvis, with rounded anterior and posterior segments
pelvis has a wedge-shaped inlet with a narrow segment; it is typical of the male anatomy
pelvis has an anteroposterior diameter that equals or exceeds its transverse diameter. The shape is long, narrow oval.
pelvis has a shortened anteroposterior diameter and a flat, transverse, oval shape.
30s