Menstruation Education Workshop
1. What phase of the menstrual cycle occurs directly after the bleeding (‘period’) phase?
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luteal
ovulatory
follicular
menstrual
2. What is a common length for a 'period' or menstrual bleeding to last?
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1-2 days
3-5 days
8-10 days
11-14 days
3. The average total amount of blood loss during a menstrual cycle is how many milliliters (ml)?
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10 ml
30 ml
100 ml
500 ml
4. A normal length of the entire menstrual cycle is how many days?
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15-21 days
20-32 days
24-38 days
30-42 days
5. How is total menstrual cycle length calculated?
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Number of days from start of period to end of period.
Number of days from start of one period to the end of next period.
Number of days from start of one period to start of next period.
Number of days between 2 periods.
6. Which of the following is/are common symptom(s) associated with menstruation?
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foul smelling vaginal discharge
Breast tenderness
Lower extremity edema
Numbness and tingling of hands and feet
All of the above
7. Greater than what amount would be considered abnormal menstrual blood loss during one menstrual cycle?
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>30 ml
>80 ml
>100 ml
>500 ml
8. Passing blood clots occurs with every period.
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True
False
9. Abnormal uterine bleeding may be categorized as which of the following:
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More than average blood loss during a period
Longer than average length of period
Periods occurring more than once per month
All of the above
10. Going through more than ___ regular pads in one period constitutes abnormal uterine bleeding.
5
8
12
16
11. How long can a regular size tampon safely be left inside the vaginal canal?
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< 1 hour
2-5 hours
4-8 hours
10 hours
12. Which of the following period products holds the largest amount of blood?
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Regular tampon
Ultra tampon
Super tampon
Super plus tampon
13. A woman reports soaking through a regular tampon every 2 hours during the first day of her menstrual cycle, what change in tampon size would you recommend?
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Increase to super tampon
Switch to period pads only
Ok to continue with regular size tampons only
Decrease to a light tampon
14. How would one choose the correct size of tampon?
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Length of individual's vaginal canal.
Total number of days bleeding during one period
Period flow
Sizing does not matter
15. It is normal for menstrual blood to vary in color and consistency throughout one menstrual period.
True
False
16. Locally acting progestin forms of birth control, such as the ‘mini pill’ and levonorgestrel IUD, work by which of the following mechanisms?
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Thickens cervical mucus and thins endometrial lining.
Creates a cytotoxic response targeting sperm.
Prevents conversion of testosterone to estradiol by aromatase.
Inhibits ovulation by suppressing GnRH and pituitary gonadotropin secretion.
17. An IUD is placed in the uterus with its arms extended reaching the fallopian tubes
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True
False
18. A copper IUD is a _______ form of birth control
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Hormonal
Non-hormonal
Barrier
Answers 2 and 3
19. How long can an etonogestrel implant (Nexplanon) be left inside a patient’s arm?
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1 year
3 years
5 years
10 years
20. Of the following, which is the most effective form of birth control?
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IUD
Birth control shot (Depo-Provera)
Combination birth control pill (OCP)
Condom
21. What is a non-contraceptive benefit of combined oral contraceptive pills?
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Reduction in severity of menstrual cramps
Reduction in menorrhagia
Reduction in moderate acne
All of the above
22. Starting a form of contraception at an early age can lead to which of the following? (more than one may apply):
Engagement in sexual intercourse earlier in life
Decreased future fertility
Usually lead to weight gain
Decreased risk of unwanted pregnancy
23. When assessing the average amount of blood loss during a regular menstrual cycle (period) based on a patient history:
I am uncertain if I could identify the average amount of blood loss
I would not be able to identify the average amount of blood loss
I am somewhat comfortable identifying the average amount of blood loss
I can confidently identify the average amount of blood loss
24. If asked how many days the average menstrual cycle lasts:
I am uncertain if I could answer how many days the average menstrual cycle lasts
I would not be able to answer correctly how many days the average menstrual cycle lasts
I can somewhat confidently answer how many days the average menstrual cycle lasts
I can confidently answer how many days an average menstrual cycle lasts
25. When the topic of menstruation is brought up by a patient:
I am uncertain if I could discuss the topic of menstruation
I am not confident in discussing the topic
I am somewhat confident discussing the topic
I am confident in discussing the topic
26. If asked to explain dysmenorrhea and potential causes:
I am uncertain if I could explain dysmenorrhea and potential causes
I am not confident I could explain dysmenorrhea and its potential causes
I can somewhat confidently explain dysmenorrhea and its potential causes
I can confidently explain dysmenorrhea and its potential causes
27. If shown a picture of a period product:
I am uncertain if I could name the product
I would not confidently be able to name the product
I could somewhat confidently name the product
I would confidently be able to name the product
28. If asked to give four symptoms of menstruation:
I am uncertain if I could list 4 symptoms
I cannot confidently list four symptoms
I can somewhat confidently list four symptoms
I can confidently list four symptoms
29. If asked to name the four phases of the menstrual cycle:
I am uncertain if I can confidently list all phases of the menstrual cycle
I cannot not confidently list all phases of the menstrual cycle
I would be somewhat comfortable listing all the phases of the menstrual cycle
I can confidently list all phases of the menstrual cycle
30. If asked to name 4 different period products:
I am uncertain if I can name 4 types of period products
I cannot confidently name 4 types of period products
I can somewhat confidently name 4 types of period products
I can confidently name 4 types of period products
31. When asked by a patient about the average menstrual cycle length:
I am uncertain if I can confidently explain the average menstrual cycle length
I cannot confidently explain the average menstrual cycle length
I can somewhat confidently explain the average menstrual cycle length
I can confidently explain the average menstrual cycle length
32. If asked by a patient to explain how a tampon is inserted:
I am uncertain if I can explain how to insert a tampon
I cannot confidently explain how to insert a tampon
I can somewhat confidently explain how to insert a tampon
I can confidently explain how to insert a tampon
33. When asked how many hours a tampon can safely be worn:
I am uncertain if I can explain how many hours a tampon can safely be worn
I cannot confidently explain how many hours a tampon can safely be worn
I can somewhat confidently explain how many hours a tampon can be safely worn
I can confidently explain how many hours a tampon can be safely worn
34. If a patient history was suggestive of ‘heavy bleeding’:
I am uncertain if I can confidently identify history points that suggest heavy bleeding
I cannot confidently identify history points that suggest heavy bleeding
I can somewhat confidently identify history points that suggest heavy bleeding
I could confidently identify history points that suggest heavy bleeding
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