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Conception and Fetal Development NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A man's wife is pregnant for the third time. One child was born with cystic fibrosis, and the other child is healthy. The man wonders what the chance is that this child will have cystic fibrosis. This type of testing is known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The couple already has a child with a genetic disease so they will be given a recurrence risk test.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is explaining fetal circulation to a student. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ductus arteriosus allows blood to bypass the lungs, directing it from the pulmonary artery to the aorta.
Question 3 of 5
Choose appropriate client teaching related to maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) analysis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abnormal MSAFP levels require further investigation with more specific tests.
Question 4 of 5
A pregnant woman in her first trimester is considering prenatal testing. The nurse is providing patient education regarding prenatal testing in the first trimester. What statement accurately reflects the nurse’s education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prenatal testing in the first trimester focuses on assessing the risk of fetal abnormalities, not gender, placenta, or infections.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a pregnant person at 34 weeks’ gestation who is experiencing heartburn. The pregnant person asks why they are experiencing heartburn so often. What is the appropriate nurse’s response to the pregnant person’s question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heartburn occurs because the cardiac sphincter relaxes, allowing acid reflux. Other options are incorrect causes.