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What is the purpose of the state nurse practice acts?
a. protect the public
b. protect the nurse
c. protect the nursing profession
d. protect the facility
b. protect the nurse
How do the state nurse practice acts protect the public
1. defines who can practice
2. defines the scope of practice
3. defines requirements of license
4. defines where nurses can practice
2. defines the scope of practice
nursing negligence is...
1. denying patient care
2. practicing out of your scope of practice
3. omitting nursing care that is regulated mandatory by your state
4. omitting or committing an act that a reasonable person would not in a similar situation
4. ommitting/ commiting an act that a resonably prudent person would not omit or commit under the same or similar circumstances
What are the 4 elements to nursing negligence?
1. Duty to provide care
2. duty was breached
3. phys/mental injury occured
4. the breach of duty caused the injury
Clients have 3 crucial rights

think:
-surgery
-peri care
-elevator conversation
informed consent
privacy
confidentiality
descriptive statistics ________ a set of data
1. explains
2. summarizes
3. describes
4. validates
2. summerizes
how do inferential stats assist in research?
allow investigators to draw conclusions about what is happening between 2 or more variables in a population
birth rate is
1. number of births per 1,000 ppl
2. number of births per 1,000,000 ppl
3. number of live births
4. number of dead births
1. number of births per 1,000 ppl
infant mortality is defined as
1. number of deaths of infants over 1 year of age per 1,000 live births
2. number of deaths of infants under 1 year of age per 100,000 live births
3. number of deaths of infants under 1 year of age per 100,000 live births
4. number of deaths of infants under 1 year of age per 1,000 live births
4. number of deaths of infants under 1 year of age per 1,000 live births
maternal mortality is
1. # of deaths during PG cycle per 1,000 live births
2. # of deaths during PG cycle per 100,000 live births
3. # of deaths during PG cycle per 1,000 abortions
4. 3 of deaths during PG cycle per 100,000 complicated births
2. # of deaths during PG cycle per 100,000 live births
evidenced based practice care are
1. interventions supported by current, valid research evidence
2. interventions listed on WebMD
3. interventions nursing mentors suggest
4. interventions from other diciplines
1. interventions are supported by current, valid research evidence
genetic sex of an embryo is determined
1. at fertilization
2. before 8 weeks
3. after 8 weeks
4. upon sonogram
1. at fertilization
male and female sex are undifferentiated
1. for the first 12 weeks
2. for the first 16 weeks
3. for the first 8 weeks
4. for the first 4 weeks
3. for the first 8 weeks
after 8 weeks
1. the embryo's sex is undiferentiated
2. the embryo's genetic sex is undetermined
3. the embryo's medulla develops into testis
4. the embryo's cortex develops into ovaries
3. the embryos medulla develops into testis
after 10 weeks
1. the embryo begins to produce sperm
2. the embryo begins to produce ovum
3. the embryo requires a rush of testosterone
4. the embryo's cortex develops into ovaries
4. the embryos cortex develops into ovaries
is the cortex the outer or inner layer?

what about the medulla?
the medulla is the inner layer

the cortex is the outer layer
by the 12th week
1. sex is still to be determined
2. external genitalia is complete
3. sex is undetermined
4. the medulla turns into testis
2. external genitalia is complete
if fetal testosterone is not present at the 12th week the undifferentiated external genitals will
1. masculinize
2. shrink
3. feminize
4. continue to grow
3. feminize
oocytes are
1. bacteria
2. virus
3. undeveloped testis
4. immature eggs
4. immature eggs
all of a woman's eggs are present
1. at birth
2. at menarchy
3. at menapause
4. first time sex
1. at birth
the production of viable sperm happens for males
1. at birth
2. about 11 years old
3. first time sex
4. onset of puberty
4. onset of puberty
when a women is on BC for extended period, what happens to her eggs?
1. they are maintained
2. they continue to die
3. they are slightly maintained
4. they die at a slower rate
2. they continue to die
once a man reaches puberty his sperm will remain viable
1. throughout his life
2. until he is 65
3. until he is 95
4. until he is 100
1. throughout his lifespan
Development period with attainment of adult sexual characteristics/function is
1. menarche
2. the effects of testosterone
3. the effects of estrogen
4. puberty
4. puberty
boys or girls hit puberty first
girls. boys 2 years behind
puberty generally lasts
1. 1-2 year
2. 1.5-5 year
3. 2-6.5 year
4. 3-7 year
2. 1.5-5 years
what are the signs in succession for puberty in women
hips broad
breast bud
pubic hair
axillary hair
what are the signs in sucession for puberty in men
linear growth spurt
increased ball size
axillary hair
facial hair/voice deepens
the initiation of puberty is achieved by
1. maturation of anterior pituitary
2. ingestion of 2,500 kcal/day
3. maturation of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonad complex+input from CNS
4. maturation of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonad complex+input from hormones
3. maturation of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonad complex and input from CNS
explain the route of hormones during the onset of puberty
CNS>GnRH>Ant. Pit>FSH+LH>stimulate increased secretion of estrogen/androgens
2 functions of bony pelvis
1.support/protect pelvic contents
2. form fixed axis of birth passage
list these in order of most common pelvic to least common

anthropoid
platepelloid
android
gynecoid
gynecoid
anthropoid
android
platypelloid
breasts are
1. exocrine glands
2. serous glands
3. sebaceous glands
4. mucous glands
3. sebaceous glands
which breast is typically bigger than the other?
left breast. b/c it sits on the heart
the breast is composed of
1. glandular structures
2. fibrous structures
3. adipose tissue
4. all of the above
4. all of the above

glands
fibers
adipose
the female reproductive cycle consists of
1. ovarian cycle
2. phallic cycle
3. menstrual cycle
4. 1, 2
1,2

ovarian and menstrual cycle
what are the types of estrogen
1. estrone, b-estradiol, estriol
2. estrane, b-estradiol, estriol
3. estrone, alpha-estradiol, estriol
4. estrong, b-estradiol, estrole
1. estrone, b-estradiol, estriol
which is the main female estrogen
1. estrone
2. estrane
3. b-estradiol
4. estriol
3. b-estradiol
what are the functions of estrogen hormones in female reproduction
ASSIST in maturation of ovarian follicles

PROLIFERATE endometrial mucosa

INHIBIT FSH

STIMULATE LH
Progesterone is wcreted by
1. The uterus
2. The corpus leuteum
3. The fertilized egg
4. The ovaries
Progesterone is secreted by the corpus leuteum
How does progesterone influence a pregnancy
1. It finalises it
2. It progresses it
3. It maintains it
4. It terminates it
Progesterone maintains a pregnancy
Progesterone acts directly on the body by
1. Increasing contractions
2. Producing amniotic fluid
Influencing the sd of the baby
4. Decrease uterine motility and contractility
Progesterone decreases contractility and motility in the uterus caused by estrogen
Progesterone
1. Prepares the ovaries for implantation
2. Prepares the cervix for birth
3. Prepares the vagina for birth
4. Prepares the endometrium for implantation
Progesterone prepares the endometrium for implantation
Which hormone makes women's temperature rise and spike during pregnancy
1. Estrogen
2. Progesterone
3. Oxytocin
4. Progesterine
Progesterone Is what makes women's temperatures spike and rise
Group E and F Prostaglandins are produced by
1. Cells of the cervix
2. Cells of the endometrium
3. Cells of the ovaries
4. Cells of the embryo
Cells of the endometrium produce prostaglandins
Group e prostaglandins are
1. Contract smooth muscle and cause vasoconstriction
2. Relax smooth muscle and cause vasoconstriction
3. Contract smooth muscle and cause vasodilation
4. Relax smooth muscle and cause vasodilation
Group e prostaglandins cause smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation
Prostaglandin F
1. Contract smooth muscle and cause vasoconstriction
2. Relax smooth muscle and cause vasoconstriction
3. Contract smooth muscle and cause vasodilation
4. Relax smooth muscle and cause vasodilation
Prostaglandin F Causes smooth muscle contraction and vasoconstriction
The function of prostaglandin E and F is
1. Pregnancy maintenance
2. Pregnancy facilitation
3. Pregnancy initiation
4. Ovulation and menstartion
Prostaglandin E and F are responsible for ovulation and menstration
what are the primary organs for controlling the females reproductive cycle

HyaPO
hypothalamus
anterior pituitary
ovaries
the follicular stage is
1. 10-12 days
2. 11-20 days
3. 1-3 days
4. 1-14 days
the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle is 1-14 days long
during the follicular phase immature follicles mature as the result of
1. FSH
2. LH
3. GnRH
4. Estrogen
immature follicles mature due to FSH
what is the travel path of an immature follicle
1.follicle travels to outer surface of ovum
2. ovum matures
3. it is discharged from ovary
4. it travels down fallopian tube
ovum are fertile for
1. 3-48 hrs
2. 2-12 hr
3. 6-24 hr
4. 8-16 hr
ovum are fertile for 6-24 hours
the luteal phase begins when
1. LH is present
2. ovum leaves its follicle
3. FSH is present
4. menstration begins
the luteal phase beings when the ovum leaves its follicle
what is the corpus luteum developed from?
the bursts follicle
ovums leave follicles due to a surge of
1. LH
2. FSH
4. GrRH
5. Progesterone
ovum leaves its follicle due to the Lutenizing hormone
what are the 4 phases of menstrual cycles

massive PSI
the 4 phases

maturation
proliferation
secretory
ischemic
during menstruation period, hormones are high or low
hormones are low during menstruation
during menstruation the endometrium
1. is in a working state
2. is in an ischemic state
3. is in a resting state
4. is in a shedding state
during menstruation, the endometrium is in a resting state
after menstruation, the endometrium is
1. 1-2 mm thicker
2. 1-2 mm thinner
3. 1-2 mm thick
4. 1-2 cm thick
after menstuation, the endometrium is 1-2 mm thick
how long does it take for women to develop a regular menstrual cycle
2 years
during menstruation, cervical mucous is
1. scant, viscous, opaque
2. copious, thin, watery
3. scant, thin, opaque
4. copious, viscous, opaque
during menstruation, cervical mucous is scant, viscous, and opaque
during the proliferative phase
1. estrogen levels decrease
2. estrogen levels increase
3. estrogen levels are unaffected
4. estrogen levels vary
during the proliferation phase, estrogen levels increase
during the proliferative phase
1. endometrium thickens 6-8x
2. endometrium thickens thickens 3-4x
3. endometrium thins 6-8x
4. endometrium thins 3-4x
during the proliferation phase the endometrium thickens 6-8 times
during the proliferative phase
1. cervical mucous is favorable for fertilization
2. cervical mucous prevents fertilization
3. cervical mucous is scant, viscous, and opaque
4. cervical mucous is thin, watery, clear
during the proliferative phase cervical mucous makes it so that fertilization is favorable
spinnbarkheit is
the stretching of vaginal secretions to indicate ovulation
mittleschermtz is
ovary pain
what are the 4 signs of ovulation
cervical mucous change
basal body temp increase
mittelshmerz
mid cycle spotting
how does the cervical mucous change during ovulation
amount increases
thin, watery, clear
spinnbarkheit greater than 5cm
when does a women's basal body temperature rise in r/t ovulation
24-48hr after
the secretory phase
1. is before ovulation
2. is after ovulation
3. is during ovulation
4. triggers ovulation
the secretary phase is after ovulation
during the secretory phase
1. the endometrium slightly grows
2. the endometrium slightly swells
3. the endometrium secretes
4. the endometrium absorbs
during the secretory phase the endometrium slightly grows
what causes the endometrium to swell up slightly during the secretory phase
progesterone!
during the secretory phase, the endometrium is preparing for what
implantation of fertilized ovum
ischemic phase of menstrual cycle occurs when
1. infection is active
2. fertilization does not occur
3. women begins cycle
4. during spotting
the ischemic phase beings when fertilization does not occur
the typical age of menarche is
1. 11
2. 13
3. 15
4. 12
the typical age of menarche is 12
girls usually hit menarche when
1. they reach 100 lb
2. they reach 101 lb
3. they have sex
4. their hormones rise high enough
girls usually have menarche when they hit 100 lb
define primary amenorrhea
a female, 16 yrs old, w/out period
define 2ndary amenorrhea
women has a minimum of 3 cycles then stops
some causes of amenorrhea
hypothalamic dysfunction
pituitary dysfunction
ovaray failure
anatomic abnomalities
hypothalamic dysfunction that can cause amenorrhea are usually r/t
rare disorders
tumors
stress
exessive exersize
eating disorders
pituitary dysfunction that can cause amenorrhea are usually r/t to
tumor
medis
pituitary failure
low prolactin levels
trauma
cancer
what are 2 meds that can cause amenorrhea
ssri
xanax
ovarian failure that results in amenorrhea is usually r/t
PCOS
radiation
chemo
viral infxn
anatomical variances that can cause amenorrhea
absence of uterus, ovaries or vagina

imperforated hymen
explain primary dysmenorrhea
cramps w/out underlying dx
r/t ^ prostaglandins
when she gets pre go, this usually stops

tx: NSAIDS
explain 2ndary dysmenorrhea
due to underlying dx

endometriousis
PID
ovarian cyst
IUD

tx:
-NSAID
-Heat
-VIT B E
- decrease NaCl intake
-add OC
define PMS
a complex list of symptoms that are behavioral and physical caused by the luteal phase of menstruation cycle
where in the body are symptoms of PMS
psychologic
neurologic
respiratory
GI
urinary
Derm
mammary
musculoskeletal
a women wants to know what she can do to reduce PMS
1. increase caffeine and VIT E
2. restrict caffeine and alcohol
3. increase protein and exercise
4. all of the above
women can reduce caffeine, red meat, and ETOH

they can add VIT b6 and E
a women comes to you scared she has breast cancer b/c her breasts are tender. you ask
1. is there a hx of BC in fam?
2. when was your last menstrual cycle?
3. do you smoke?
4. when was your last mammogram?
ask her when her last period was. women's breasts typically get tender before menstruation (PMS)
what is menopause
absence of menstruation for one full year
menopause occurs
1. 40-50 yrs old
2. 45-55 yrs old
3. 50-60 yrs old
4. 45-52 yrs old
menopause occurs typically 45-52 years old
what is the cause of menopause, physiologically
the ovaries stop producing enough estrogen
how does menopause effect a women's musculoskeletal systesm
osteoporsis
decrease bone strength
what are the 3 most often fractured sites in women of menopause age
femur
wrist
spine
mitosis leads to production of ....
mitosis produces diploid cells which are exact copies of an original cell
meiosis leads to production of...
cell division leading to development of egg and sperm
where does fertalization take place?
the outer third of the fallopian tube is where fertalization takes place
estrogen increases/decreases peristalsis within fallopian tubes
estrogen increases peristalsis within fallopian tubes
ova are fertalized ______ hours after ovulation
1. 6-12
2. 12-24
3. 12-18
4. 12-20
ova are fertalized 12-24 hours after ovulation
sperm can survive ______hrs in female
1. 12-24
2. 24-48
3. 48-72
4. 40-72
sperm can survive 48-72 hours in the female reproductive tract.

they are healthy and vital for 24 hours
define capacitation
the removal of coating around sperm. this must happen in order for sperm to penetrate the egg
define acrosomal
a structure which releases enzymes to break down the outer layer of ovum, allowing sperm to penetrate

it also prevents other sperm from penetrating
each sperm and ova contain a ______ number of chromsomes
1. hapliod
2. diploid
3. triploid
4. specific
each sperm ovum contain a haploid number of cells

when the two meet, 46 chromosomes are formed. this is a diploid
fraternal dizygotic means
there are two separate ova fertalized by two sperm
what is the ovum to sperm ratio is identical twins
1 egg
2 sperms
identical twins have the same/different sex and the same/different genotype
identical twins have the same sex and genotype
how long is the pre-embryonic stage?
0-14 days
during the pre-embryonic stage, cell growth is rapid or slow
cell growth is rapid during the preembryonic stage
during the pre-embryonic stage, when does the zygote implant itself?
around 7-10 days the zygote implants itself
what are the 3 primary germ layers?
ectoderm
mesoderm
endoderm
the chorion is the
1. outer most membrane
2. middle membrane
3. inner membrane
4. the begining of the placenta
the chorian is the outer most membrane for the embryo
the amnion membrane originates from the ______derm
ectoderm is where the amnion membrane originates from

it is protective and produces amniotic fluid
what two membranes from the amniotic sack
chorion and amnion
when does the placenta begin to function
1. first week
2. third week
3. first 10 days
4. first 17 days
the placenta begins to function at the 3rd week
what is the dirty duncan and the shiny shultz
dirty duncan: materal part of placenta. red flesh like

shiny shultz: fetal part of placenta. shiny and grey
what are the functions of the placenta
1. metabolism
2. respiration
3. waste elimination
4. all of the above
the placenta is for respiration, emtabolism and excretion
what are the 4 things the placenta produces r/t metabolic function
hormones
glycogen
cholesterol
fatty acids
what are the 3 transport functions of the placenta
diffusion
facilitated transport
active transport
what are the function of hormones produced by the placenta
to maintain PG
what is the pathway of blood from placenta to baby circulation
1.large branch of umbilical vein
2. ductus venosus
3. fetal VC
4. R atrium
5 foramen ovale
6. L atrium
7. L ventricle
8. Pulm art
9. Ductus arteriosis
10. Decending aorta
what sets the rate of fetal HR
SA node
when can you see the HR in babies
4 weeks
how long is pregnancy?
1. 260 days, 9 lunar months, 39 weeks
2. 265 days, 10 lunar months, 40 weeks
3. 280 days, 9 lunar months, 40 weeks
4. 280 days, 10 lunar months, 40 weeks
pregnancy is 280 days, 10 lunar months, 40 weeks
what are the 3 stages of PG
prembryonic
embryonic
fetal
how long is the embryonic stage
the embryonic stage is from day 15-8 weeks
how long does the fetal stage last
the fetal stage lasts from 8 weeks until birth
true or false: not ALL of the organs systems and external structures are present
false. ALL of them ARE present during the fetal stage
women with fibrocystic breast disease experience
1. nodularity in the breast
2. diffuse pain in breast
3. higher risk of BC
4. Benign nipple discharge
women with firbrocystic breast disease experience nodularity in the breasts
the cysts in breast of women with fibrocystic b disease are
1. fixed and non tender
2. fixed and tender
3. mobile and non tender
4. mobile and tender
mobile and tender are cysts in women with FBD
the most common symptom of FBD is
1. nodularity
2. breast pain
3. nipple discharge
4. dimpling
breast pain is the most common symptom of FBD
list 5 tx of FBD
analgesics
VIT A/E
OC
limite caffeine/nicotine
tamoxifen
how long does it take OC to start tx FBD
1. 5 yr
2. 3 yr
3. 2 yr
4. 1 yr
it usually takes 1 year for OC to help treat FBD
5 characteristics of fibroadenoma
freely moveable
solid tumor
well defined
rounded
rubbery texture
true or false fibroadenomas are symptomatic and tender
false

fibroadenomas are asymptomatic and non tender
true or false fibroadenoma is not associated with increased risk of BC
true
what is galactorrhea
nipple discharge not associated with lactation
common causes of galactorrhea
physiologic
drug induced
idiopathic
pathologic
milky white galactorrhea is due to
physiologic reasons
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