Situation: BSN students are having an ongoing lecture on the anatomy of the reproductive system.

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The non-pregnant uterus is lined by the:

a. Deciduas vera
b. Myometrium
c. Deciduas capsularis
d. Endometrium






Answer:
d. Endometrium

Situation: BSN students are having an ongoing lecture on the anatomy of the reproductive system.

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The physiologic effects of progesterone do not include:

a. Increased basal metabolism
b. Placental growth
c. Development of acini cells in the breasts
d. Muscular peristalsis of the fallopian tube





Answer:
d. Muscular peristalsis of the fallopian tube

Situation: BSN students are having an ongoing lecture on the anatomy of the reproductive system.

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Which portion of the fallopian tube is the site of sterilization?

a. Infundibulum
b. Interstitial segment
c. Isthmus
d. Ampulla






Answer:
c. Isthmus

Situation: BSN students are having an ongoing lecture on the anatomy of the reproductive system.

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Increased activity of the endometrial glands during the luteal phase of the female reproductive cycle is stimulated by:

a. Glycogen
b. Estrogen
c. Progesterone
d. Prolactin






Answer:
c. Progesterone

Situation: a 25 year old primigravida is in labor. Vaginal exams reveal that her cervix is 5 cm dilated, 80% effaced, and the presenting part is at ze

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Situation: a 25 year old primigravida is in labor. Vaginal exams reveal that her cervix is 5 cm dilated, 80% effaced, and the presenting part is at zero station, membranes intact, occiput is in posterior position.

During the first stage of labor, which of the following measure if performed by the nurse would be most supportive to the patient?

a. Administering sufficient analgesia to minimize pain from uterine contractors and encouraging her to remain on her back
b. Keeping her informed about the progress of her labor and helping her relax between contractions
c. Having her squeeze the nurse’s hand during the height of contractions
d. Reminding her to breath rapidly with her mouth open






Answer:
b. Keeping her informed about the progress of her labor and helping her relax between contractions