Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

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What best describes Women Health practitioner?
- The study of women behaviour
- The study of women psychology
- The study of genes in women
- Continuing and comprehensive healthcare for women across the lifespan

About This Quiz

To become a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, you need the deep knowledge of topics relating to women's health such as gynaecology, obsterics and primary care. This understanding is required for you to fully go into the field because you will be tested on the topics and more. Here is a few questions to get you ready.

Womens Health Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep - Quiz

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What is the duty of a WHNP?
- Assessing a relevant health history
- Assessing medical status through third parties
- Diagnosing severe kidney problems Diagnosing severe kidney problems
- Obtaining sexual criminal records
Correct Answer

A. Assessing a relevant health history

Explanation

The duty of a WHNP (Women's Health Nurse Practitioner) is to assess a relevant health history. This involves gathering information about a patient's medical background, including any previous illnesses, surgeries, or medications they have taken. By understanding a patient's health history, a WHNP can provide appropriate care and make informed decisions regarding their treatment plan.

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What method people don't use for expressing their sexuality?
- Erotic method
- Physical method
- Intellectual method
- Social method
Correct Answer

A. Intellectual method

Explanation

The correct answer is Intellectual method. This is because expressing one's sexuality is primarily a physical and emotional experience, not an intellectual one. Intellectual methods involve using reasoning, logic, and knowledge, which are not typically used to express one's sexuality. Instead, people usually express their sexuality through physical intimacy, eroticism, and social interactions.

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When does the body start experiencing sexual behaviour?
- Adulthood
- Adolescence
- Puberty
- Maturity
Correct Answer

A. Puberty

Explanation

During puberty, the body undergoes various physical and hormonal changes that prepare it for sexual reproduction. These changes include the development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as breast growth in females and the deepening of the voice in males. Along with these physical changes, individuals also experience an increase in sexual thoughts, desires, and behaviors. Therefore, it can be said that the body starts experiencing sexual behavior during puberty.

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What is the name of the organ secreting the hormones that stimulates libido in the body?
- Aorta
- Gonad
- Areola
- Oestrogen
Correct Answer

A. Gonad

Explanation

The gonad is the correct answer because it is the organ responsible for secreting hormones that stimulate libido in the body. The gonads include the testes in males and the ovaries in females, and they produce sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen, which play a crucial role in sexual desire and arousal.

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How will you describe an oestrogen?
- Mediate impulse control in women
- The primary female sex hormone
- The central control unit of menstrual cycle
- Growth gland
Correct Answer

A. The primary female sex hormone

Explanation

Oestrogen is described as the primary female sex hormone. It plays a crucial role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. Oestrogen is responsible for the growth and development of female sex organs, regulation of the menstrual cycle, and maintenance of bone health. It also affects mood, cognition, and cardiovascular health in women.

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What is Menarche?
- The year of physical change during puberty
- The first menstrual cycle
- The lump under the breast
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. The first menstrual cycle

Explanation

Menarche refers to the first menstrual cycle experienced by girls during puberty. It marks the onset of menstruation and is a significant milestone in a girl's reproductive development.

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What is the name of the pigmented area around the nipple of the breast?
- Nipple area
- Areola
- Urethra
- Bossom
Correct Answer

A. Areola

Explanation

The pigmented area around the nipple of the breast is called the areola. It is a circular area of darker skin that surrounds the nipple. The areola contains small bumps called Montgomery glands, which secrete oil to lubricate and protect the nipple during breastfeeding. The size and color of the areola can vary among individuals.

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When an embryo implants in the uterine or fallopian tube, what is this called?
- Fallopian inflammation
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Pre-eclampsia
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Ectopic pregnancy

Explanation

When an embryo implants in the uterine or fallopian tube instead of the uterus, it is called an ectopic pregnancy. This is a potentially dangerous condition as the embryo cannot develop properly outside the uterus and can cause complications such as internal bleeding. It requires immediate medical attention and often results in the termination of the pregnancy.

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When a woman does not ovulate, what medication could be used?
- Antibiotics
- Diuretics
- Antiemetics
- Clomifene
Correct Answer

A. Clomifene

Explanation

Clomifene is a medication commonly used to induce ovulation in women who are not ovulating. It works by stimulating the release of hormones that are necessary for the development and release of mature eggs from the ovaries. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, diuretics are used to increase urine production, and antiemetics are used to relieve nausea and vomiting. None of these medications are specifically used to address the issue of not ovulating. Therefore, Clomifene is the most appropriate medication to use in this situation.

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