UNITEK OB EXAM 1 CH 3-5

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UNITEK OB EXAM 1 [CH 3-5]

QUESTIONS WITH VERIF IED

SOLUTIONS

Question 1: 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?

• The cervix will now have a slit-like shape.
• The cervix will be round and smooth after healing

occurs.

• The cervix will remain 50% effaced now that you have

had a baby.

• The cervix will be slightly dilated to 2 cm for about 6

months.

CORRECT ANSWER : a. The cervix will now have a

slit-like shape.

Question 2: Which statement best describes a secondary

sexual characteristic?

• Maturation of ova

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• Production of sperm
• Female breast development
• Secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone

CORRECT ANSWER : c. Female breast development

Question 3: Which 16-year-old female patient is most

likely to experience secondary amenorrhea?

• 5 ft 2 in, 130 lb
• 5 ft 9 in, 180 lb
• 5 ft 7 in, 96 lb
• 5 ft 4 in, 125 lb

CORRECT ANSWER : c. 5 ft 7 in, 96 lb

Question 4: Which characteristic best describes the

levator ani?

• Division of the fallopian tube
• Collection of three pairs of muscles
• Imaginary line that divides the true pelvis and false

pelvis

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• Basin-shaped structure at the lower end of the spine

CORRECT ANSWER : b. Collection of three pairs of

muscles

Question 5: The nurse is describing the size and shape of

the nonpregnant uterus to a patient. Which is an accurate description?

• The nonpregnant uterus is the size and shape of a pear.
• The nonpregnant uterus is the size and shape of a

cantaloupe.

• The nonpregnant uterus is the size and shape of a

grapefruit.

• The non-pregnant uterus is the size and shape of a large

orange.

CORRECT ANSWER : a. The nonpregnant uterus is the

size and shape of a pear.

Question 6: If a woman's menstrual cycle began on June

2, on which date should ovulation mostly likely have occurred?

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• June 10
• June 16
• June 29
• July 5

CORRECT ANSWER : b. June 16

Question 7: 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?

• "It may be difficult but you should try anyway."
• "You can always supplement with formula."
• "All women have about the same amount of glandular

tissue necessary to secrete milk."

• "The ability to produce breast milk depends on

increased levels of estrogen and progesterone."

CORRECT ANSWER : c. "All women have about the

same amount of glandular tissue necessary to secrete milk."