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NURS 6700 Exam 1 2025/2026 Practice Questions with 100% Rated Answers Already A+ Graded Brand New!!-Marquette University
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the external genital organs or vulva, include all structures visible externally from the pubis to the perineum. These include the? mons pubis labia majora labia minora clitoris vestibular glands vaginal vestibule vagina orifice urethral opening
___ decreased menstruation- amount, duration or both oligomenorrhea _ _____ is a term for short light menses hypomenorrhea ___ is present in 30-80% of women. cyclic recurrence of symptoms in luteal phase: physical, psychological, behavioral changes. symptoms resolve in follicular phase. negative impact on woman's life. PMS premenstrual syndrome interventions for PMS education (cyclic changes) start on menstrual cycle charting (identify timing and severity of symptoms) decrease stress/learn stress management
tx for endometriosis GnRH therapy (lupron) Danazol OCPs (taken continuously for 6-12 months. these can help to shrink the endometrial tissue) surgery (only in severe cases. this ranges from removal of endometrial tissue to total hysterectomy) GnRH therapy *lupron suppresses pituitary gonatropin secretion causing medically induced menopause. almost all women on this therapy will have hot flashes. monthly injection danazol mechanism of action suppresses FSH and LH secretion leading to anovulation can cause masculinizing traits
perimenopause transitional period from normal ovulatory cycles to cessation of menses can last 2-8 years physical changes in perimenopause abnormal menstrual cycle longer periods of bleeding heavier bleeding atrophy of vagina and urethra painful intercourse (dyspareunia) hot flashes night sweats mood changes
phase 3: loving contrition/honeymoon mons pubis fatty pad that lies over the interior surface of the symphysis pubis labia majora two rounded folds of fatty tissue covered with skin that extend downward and backward from the mons pubis highly vascular structures that develop hair on the outer surfaces after puberty labia minora two flat reddish foods of tissue visible when the labia major are separated there are no hair follicles many sebaceous follies and a few sweat glands are present the labia minor fuse to form the ___ the hoodlike covering of the clitoris and the ____ the fold of tissue under the clitoris
prepuce, frenulum the labia minor join to form a thin, flat tissue called the ___ underneath the vaginal opening at midline fourchette the __ is located underneath the prepuce it is a small structure composed or erectile tissue with numerous sensory nerve endings. during sexual arousal it increases in size clitoris the vaginal ___ is an almond shaped area enclosed by the labia minor that contains opening to the urethra vestibule internal structures of the female reproductive system include? vagina uterus
the two functions of the ovaries are? ovulation and hormone production ovulation is the release of a mature ovum from the ovary at intervals usually monthly what are the hormones produced by the ovaries estrogen progesterone androgen menarche denotes first menstruation initially menstrual periods are irregular and unpredictable and anovulatory (no ovum is released from the ovary) after 1 or more years what occurs? a hypothalamic-pituitary rhythm develops and the ovary produces adequate cyclic estrogen to make a mature ovum
ovulatory (ovum released from the ovary) periods tend to be regular with ____ dominating the first half of the cycle and ___ dominating the second half. estrogen, progesterone menstruation is? the periodic uterine bleeding that begins approximately 14 days after ovulation menstruation is controlled by a feedback system of three cycles which are? endometrial hypothalamic pituitary ovarian the menstrual cycle prepares the uterus for pregnancy when pregnancy does not occur ____ follows. menstruation
extends form the day of ovulation to about 3 days before the next menstrual periods after ovulation large amounts of progesterone are produced an edematous vascular functional endometrium is now apparent at the end the fully matured secretory endometrium reaches the thickness of heavy soft velvet it becomes luxuriant with blood and glandular secretion creating a suitable protective and nutritive bed for a fertilized ovum implantation of the fertilized ovum generally occurs about 7 to 10 days after ovulation if fertilization and implantation do not occur what happens? the corpus luteum which secrete estrogen and progesterone regresses with the rapid decline of progesterone and estrogen the spiral arteries go into spasm decreasing the blood supply to the functional endometrium the functional layer separates from the basal layer and menstrual bleeding beings marking day 1 of the next cycle key health issue for an adolescent teen pregnancy the emotional level is often characterized by impulsiveness and self centered behavior and they often place primary importance on the beliefs and action of their peers
some women have a distorted view of their bodies and no matter what their weight perceive themselves to be much too heavy as a result they undertake strict and severe diets and rigorous extreme exercise this chronic eating disorder is known as? anorexia nervosa when does anorexia nervosa typically occur? during adolescence typically in young women who has some degree of personality disorder coexisting depression usually occurs with anorexia bulimia refers to secrete, uncontrolled binge eating alternating with methods to prevent weight gain self induced vomiting, laxatives or diuretics, strict diets, fasting, rigorous exercise bulimia usually begins in? early adulthood 18 to 25 years of age and is found primarily in females
the ___ assessment can also be used to assess clients with bulimia. SCOFF why is preconception counseling important? bc many women do not realize that they are pregnant and do not seek prenatal care until well into the first trimester the rapidly growing fetus may be exposed to many types of intrauterine environmental hazards including drugs, viruses, chemical counseling can help promote behavior modification before damage is done or the women can make informed decision about her willingness to accept potential hards preconception care guides couples on? how to avoid unintended pregnancies identify and manage risk actors in their lives and their environment identify healthy behaviors that promote the well being of the woman and her potential fetus Papanicolau (Pap) smear identifies abnormal cells in fluids or secretions; for recognizing early changes that may be associated with cervical and other cancers carcinogenic condition whether potential or actual can be determined by examination of cells from the cervix collected during the pelvic exam
drinking drug use when are pelvic exams recommended until age 70 annually recommended for any woman who has ever been sexually active pap test recommendation between ages 21 and 65- every 3 years with pap test done between ages 30 and 65 every 5 years if part test plus HPV test done after age 65 and 3 negative tests and no risk and after total hysterectomy for benign disease women may choose to stop screening mammography recommendation every 1-2 years between ages 40 and 49 or earlier if at high risk
annually after age 40 annually after age 50 biennially ages 50 to 74 after age 75 discuss with your HCP bone mineral density testing recommendation all women ages 65 and older at least once repeat testing as needed younger women with risk for osteoporosis may need periodic screenings HPV vaccine requirement primary series of three injections for girls ages 9 to women 26 years old intended for those not previously exposed to HPV which hormone is responsible for maturation of mammary gland tissue? progesterone
