NSG-550 Quiz 3 (Apr-2026)

A fetal biophysical profile (BPP) is used during prenatal care to assess fetal well-being. The nurse practitioner takes into consideration that the patient needs to have this test:

At 20 weeks gestation.
To predict maternal postpartum response.
To determine the cause of vaginal bleeding.
To determine gross fetal movement and muscle tone. ✅

Mary is a 33-year-old single mother who recently had a routine GYN exam in your office. The results of the pap test revealed that the patient has atypical glandular cells, which is a precancerous finding. While reviewing the results with the patient, you state:

These abnormal cells require no further follow up due to having a healthy immune system.
This condition was most likely caused by an exposure to chlamydia.
A colposcopy is used as a magnifying glass to look closer at the cells and further define the extent of this condition. ✅
This will probably require a hysterectomy.

In primary care settings, what role does genetic testing have in patient management?

Identifying the cause of infectious diseases
Screening for lifestyle-related risk factors such as smoking or alcohol consumption
Providing personalized risk assessment for inherent conditions ✅
Monitoring cognitive function

Which BI-RADS (Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System) category is typically assigned to a breast ultrasound finding suggestive of a benign lesion?

BI-RADS category 1
BI-RADS category 2 ✅
BI-RADS category 3
BI-RADS category 4

Birads 4 is the category on a mammogram that is:

Highly suspicious for malignancy.
Benign findings.
Needs further follow up in 6 months.
Suspicious abnormality – Biopsy should be considered ✅

Sarah, a 25-year-old woman, presents to the clinic for her routine sexually transmitted disease (STD) surveillance appointment. She reports being sexually active with multiple partners and inconsistently using barrier protection. Sarah mentions experiencing occasional vaginal itching and discharge but denies any other symptoms. She has never been diagnosed with an STD before and has not been tested in the past year. Sarah is concerned about her risk of contracting STDs due to her sexual behavior and wants to ensure she is healthy. Which STD testing method is most appropriate for detecting Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Sarah?