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Infertility NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse has just taken a family history on a 10-week gravid client and created the family pedigree shown below. Each of the darkened symbols represents a person with a serious illness. Which of the following actions should the nurse take at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A male client has green color blindness, an X-linked recessive genetic disorder. His wife has no affected genes. Which of the following statements by the nurse is true regarding the couple's potential for having a child who is color blind?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A provider has ordered several diagnostic procedures for a couple with suspected infertility. Which diagnostic procedure is useful for determining if ovulation has occurred?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Progesterone level. Progesterone is the hormone secreted after ovulation, indicating that ovulation has occurred. Monitoring progesterone levels can confirm ovulation. FSH (A) and estrogen (C) levels reflect the ovarian function but do not directly confirm ovulation. Vaginal ultrasound (D) can visualize the ovaries but does not definitively confirm ovulation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse responsible for completing the medical history during a couple's initial visit to the reproductive medicine clinic recognizes which of the following as the leading cause of tubal factor infertility in the female?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: B: History of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is the leading cause of tubal factor infertility as it can lead to scarring and blockages in the fallopian tubes, hindering the passage of eggs. A: Endometriosis can affect fertility but is not the leading cause of tubal factor infertility. C: Ectopic pregnancy can result from tubal issues but is not the leading cause of tubal factor infertility. D: Asherman's syndrome involves scarring in the uterus, not the fallopian tubes, making it less likely to be the leading cause of tubal factor infertility.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is discussing male infertility with a client. Which of the following is a common cause of reduced male fertility?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Smoking and alcohol consumption. Smoking and alcohol can negatively impact male fertility by affecting sperm quality and quantity. Smoking can lead to DNA damage in sperm, while alcohol can disrupt hormone levels. High testosterone levels (A) actually do not commonly cause reduced fertility. Frequent use of lubricants (B) may hinder sperm movement, but it's not a common cause. Daily exercise (D) can improve overall health and fertility.