Exam 3: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Delayed onset of menstruation or primary amenorrhea is considered if the girl's periods have not begun by which age in years? Record your answer in a whole number. _____

The school nurse is conducting health education classes for a group of adolescent girls. Select the actions of the estrogen hormone that the nurse should include in the lessons. (Select all that apply.)

A patient states, "My breasts are so small. I don't think I will be able to breastfeed my baby." Which is the nurse's best response?

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?

If a woman's menstrual cycle began on June 2, on which date should ovulation mostly likely have occurred?

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?

The clinic nurse is reviewing breastfeeding with a pregnant patient. Which hormone will the nurse explain is responsible for milk production after the birth of the placenta?

Which 16-year-old female patient is most likely to experience secondary amenorrhea?

Which characteristic best describes the levator ani?

The school nurse is conducting health education classes for a group of adolescents. Which statement best describes a secondary sexual characteristic?

The nurse is describing the size and shape of the nonpregnant uterus to a patient. Which is an accurate description?

Which hormonal effect is noted during the menstrual cycle?

A postpartum patient who has had a vaginal birth asks the nurse, "I was wondering if my cervix will return to its previous shape before I had the baby?" Which is the best response by the nurse?

A young female patient comes to the health unit at school to discuss her irregular periods. In providing education regarding the female reproductive cycle, the nurse describes the regular and recurrent changes related to the ovaries and the uterine endometrium. Although this is generally referred to as the menstrual cycle, the ovarian cycle includes which phases? (Select all that apply.)

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?

The middle school nurse is reviewing the phases of the endometrial cycle with a group of female students. Which statement by a student will the nurse need to correct?

The nurse is explaining the function of the male's cremaster muscle to a group of nursing students. Which statement accurately describes the function of the cremaster muscle?

Which statement with regard to reproductive anatomy and physiology is inaccurate?

On speculum examination of the cervix, it is found to be round and smooth. These findings suggest that the patient