Deck 3: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Question 1

A woman has been unable to complete a full-term pregnancy because the fertilized ovum failed to implant in the uterus.This is most likely due to a lack of which hormone?

A)Estrogen
B)Progesterone
C)FSH
D)LH

Answer 1

Progesterone

Question 2

The vascularity of the uterus increases and the endometrium becomes prepared for a fertilized ovum in which phase of the menstrual cycle?

A)Menstrual
B)Proliferative
C)Secretory
D)Ischemic

Answer 2

Proliferative

Question 3

A pregnant adolescent asks the nurse,"Why does the physician call measuring my uterus 'a fundal height'?" The nurse's answer is based on the fact that the fundus of the uterus is located:

A)Between the internal cervical os and the endometrial cavity.
B)In the elongated portion where the fallopian tubes enter.
C)In the lower third area.
D)In the uppermost (dome-shaped top)portion.

Answer 3

In the uppermost (dome-shaped top)portion.

Question 4

When planning care for a client who has undergone an episiotomy,it would be important to include a goal that addresses the need for pain relief of the:

A)Mons pubis.
B)Perineum.
C)Labia minora.
D)Hymen.

Question 5

Place the phases of the uterine (menstrual)cycle in order,beginning with the end of the menstrual phase.(Write your answer in the space below. )

A)Ischemic phase
B)Proliferative
C)Secretory

Question 6

The client shows an understanding of the pelvic cavity divisions by stating:

A)"The true pelvis is made up of the sacrum,coccyx,and the innominate bones."
B)"The false pelvis consists of the inlet,the pelvic cavity,and the outlet."
C)"The true pelvis is the portion above the pelvic brim."
D)"The relationship between the false pelvis and the fetal head is of paramount importance."

Question 7

A nurse teaches newly pregnant clients that if an ovum is fertilized and implants in the endometrium,the hormone the fertilized egg begins to secrete is:

A)Estrogen.
B)Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
C)Progesterone.
D)Luteinizing.

Question 8

The nurse explains to the client that the obstetric conjugate measurement is important because:

A)The size of this diameter determines whether the fetus can move down into the birth canal so that engagement can occur.
B)This measurement determines the shape of the inlet.
C)The fetus passes under it during birth.
D)This determines the tilt of the pelvis.

Question 9

The uterine ligaments support and stabilize the various reproductive organs.Which of the following are true statements about the individual ligaments? Select all that apply.

A)The infundibulopelvic ligaments suspend and support the uterus.
B)The broad ligament keeps the uterus centrally placed.
C)The uterosacral ligaments contribute to the pain of dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation).
D)The ovarian ligaments anchor the ovary to the uterus.
E)The cardinal ligaments prevent uterine prolapse and support the upper vagina.

Question 10

A school nurse is teaching a health class to middle school children.The nurse explains that follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)and luteinizing hormone (LH)are secreted by the:

A)Hypothalamus.
B)Ovaries and testes.
C)Posterior pituitary.
D)Anterior pituitary.

Question 11

A school nurse,teaching a health class to adolescent boys,explains that spermatozoa become motile and fertile during the 2-10 days they are stored in the:

A)Epididymis.
B)Vas deferens.
C)Prostate gland.
D)Urethra.

Question 12

A woman is experiencing mittelschmerz and increased vaginal discharge.Her temperature has increased by 0.6ºC (1.0ºF)over the past 36 hours.This most likely indicates that:

A)Menstruation is about to begin.
B)Ovulation will occur soon.
C)Ovulation has occurred.
D)She is pregnant,and will not menstruate.

Question 13

A man who has had a vasectomy becomes functionally sterile because the sperm:

A)Are no longer being produced.
B)Are no longer motile and fertile.
C)Cannot reach the outside of the body.
D)Cannot penetrate an ovum.

Question 14

The normal position of the uterus within the body cavity is:

A)Anteflexed.
B)Retroflexed.
C)Retroverted.
D)Anteverted.

Question 15

Based on the anatomy of the male external genitalia,which of the following is the most logical cause of inability to achieve erection?

A)Weakness or atrophy of the penile muscles
B)Poor circulation to the penis
C)An undescended testicle
D)Decreased functioning of the seminiferous tubules