NRNP – 6552 Final Exam Questions and answers
When using FIGO staging for cancer of the ovary, fallopian tube, and peritoneum, Stage I means:
| A. | The tumor is confined to the ovaries or fallopian tube(s) | |
| B. | The tumor involves one or both ovaries or fallopian tubes with pelvic extension or primary peritoneal cancer | |
| C. | The tumor involves one or both ovaries or fallopian tubes, or primary peritoneal cancer, with cytologically and histologically confirmed spread to the peritoneum outside the pelvis and/or metastasis to the retroperitoneal lymph nodes, and pelvis; has extended to bowel, peritoneum, or lymph nodes | |
| D. | Distant metastasis excluding peritoneal metastasis |
Advantages off the Lactational Amenorrhea method include all of the following except:
| A. | It is readily available | |
| B. | It can be used immediately postpartum | |
| C. | It is free | |
| D. | It is the most effective method of birth control |
The following are foods to avoid during pregnancy except:
| A. | Soy products | |
| B. | Unpasteurized milk | |
| C. | Raw eggs | |
| D. | Raw alfalfa sprouts |
How long is the vaginal ring left in place?
| A. | 1 week | |
| B. | 2 week | |
| C. | 3 week | |
| D. | 3 month |
If a pregnant woman has traveled to areas where tuberculosis is common and is at risk, she should:
| A. | Take preventive medication | |
| B. | Have a tuberculin skin test | |
| C. | Terminate the pregnancy | |
| D. | Be aware that the baby may be born with an aortic valve disorder |
Your patient, Autumn, is 9 weeks pregnant and is asking you if she should have a flu shot this year as it is flu season. You tell her:
| A. | She should wait until the second trimester and then have the flu shot. | |
| B. | She can have the flu shot anytime during the pregnancy | |
| C. | Flu shots are contraindicated during pregnancy | |
| D. | The flu shot should be administered in the delivery room as soon as the baby is delivered |
The progestin implant is ____________ inserted into the upper arm.
| A. | A single rod | |
| B. | Two rods | |
| C. | 6 rods | |
| D. | None of the above |
When discussing contraception, LARC stands for:
| A. | Less aggressive reversible contraception | |
| B. | Long awaited reversible contraception | |
| C. | Long acting reversible contraception | |
| D. | None of the above |
Paula also asks you about the dark line that starts at her sternal notch and goes down toward the genitalia vertically. You tell her that is called _________ and that is normal in pregnancy and may appear due to increasing levels of melanocyte-stimulating hormone.
| A. | Linea alba | |
| B. | Striae gravidarum | |
| C. | Linea nigra | |
| D. | Melanin |
The following are presumptive signs of pregnancy except:
| A. | Urinary frequency | |
| B. | Nausea and vomiting | |
| C. | Fatigue | |
| D. | Nipple lightening |
A generic prenatal vitamin supplement should be prescribed and should include:
| A. | Iron, folic acid, and vitamins | |
| B. | Mercury, folic acid, and vitamins | |
| C. | Vitamins only with no other supplements | |
| D. | Iron and Vitamins with no other supplements |
he bluish hue that the cervix takes on during pregnancy is called:
| A. | Goodell’s sign | |
| B. | Baby Blues sign | |
| C. | Cervical ripening sign | |
| D. | Chadwick’s sign |
WIC is a federally operated assistance program that also offers dietary counseling and provides vouchers for healthy foods for women living at or below 185% of the poverty level. WIC stands for:
| A. | Women in Care | |
| B. | Why I Care | |
| C. | Women, Infants, and Children | |
| D. | Wonderful Infants and Children |
To reduce risk of illness during pregnancy, fish and shellfish should be:
| A. | Served raw | |
| B. | Cooked thoroughly | |
| C. | Served at every meal | |
| D. | Encouraged as often as possible |
As women age, adipose tissue is redistributed and begins to accumulate in the:
| A. | Hips and thighs | |
| B. | Breasts | |
| C. | Waist | |
| D. | Triceps area |
When taking alendronate (Fosamax) for postmenopausal osteoporosis,
| A. | It should always be taken with food | |
| B. | It should be taken first think in the morning on an empty stomach | |
| C. | It should be taken with an 8 oz glass of water | |
| D. | B and C |
The following gonadotropins are responsible for regulating gynecologic organ activities.
| A. | Testosterone and androgen | |
| B. | FSH and progesterone | |
| C. | FSH and LH | |
| D. | LH and prolactin |
In a male, the urethra carries ___________through the penis.
| A. | Urine | |
| B. | Semen | |
| C. | Testosterone | |
| D. | A and B | |
| E. | A, B, and C |
Urogenital changes that can occur with menopause include:
| A. | Vaginal dryness | |
| B. | Dyspareunia | |
| C. | Urinary incontinence | |
| D. | A and C | |
| E. | A, B, and C |
The following is a type of permanent contraception:
| A. | Hysteroscopy | |
| B. | Vasectomy | |
| C. | DMPA injections | |
| D. | Emergency contraception |
All of the following are risk factors for fetal genetic or development abnormalities in maternal, paternal, and family history except:
| A. | Maternal age equal or greater than 30 years | |
| B. | Mother and father related by blood | |
| C. | Maternal exposure to toxins | |
| D. | Congenital blindness or deafness |
Paula is 30 weeks pregnant and is in your office today. She is very concerned about her stretch marks. She wants to know if there is anything, she can put on them to make them go away. She has seen a few products on infomercials and wonders if they work. You tell her:
| A. | There are a few products on the market which have proven to be very helpful in making stretch marks disappear | |
| B. | Despite advertiser’s claims, there is no magic cream to prevent them or make them go away. | |
| C. | Watching weight gain and eating nutritiously can help decrease their number and severity | |
| D. | B and C |
The following are warning signs of pregnancy except:
| A. | Bleeding more than light spotting | |
| B. | Severe abdominal pain | |
| C. | Extreme nausea and vomiting | |
| D. | Braxton-Hicks contractions |
