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Infertility Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient asks about the effects of environmental toxins on fertility. What should the nurse explain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because exposure to environmental toxins can indeed harm egg and sperm quality, leading to reduced fertility. Toxins can disrupt hormone balance, affect reproductive organs, and damage genetic material in eggs and sperm. This can result in difficulty conceiving or increased risk of miscarriage. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. A is inaccurate as environmental toxins can impact fertility outcomes. C is incorrect as toxins can affect fertility at any age. D is misleading as avoiding toxins does not guarantee immediate conception, as fertility is influenced by various factors.
Question 2 of 5
What is the purpose of progesterone supplementation after embryo transfer in IVF?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: To support the uterine lining and enhance implantation success. Progesterone supplementation is crucial after embryo transfer in IVF because it helps prepare the uterine lining for implantation and provides hormonal support to maintain a pregnancy. Progesterone is essential for the embryo to implant and for the early stages of pregnancy to progress. Therefore, the purpose of progesterone supplementation is to enhance the chances of successful implantation and support early pregnancy development. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect: A: To induce ovulation for the next cycle - Progesterone supplementation is not used to induce ovulation after embryo transfer in IVF. Ovulation should have already occurred before the embryo transfer. C: To suppress natural hormone levels for better control - Progesterone supplementation is not used to suppress hormone levels but rather to support hormonal balance during the implantation phase. D: To eliminate the risk of multiple pregnancies - Progesterone
Question 3 of 5
The parents have just received news that their infant has sickle cell disease. They ask the nurse if this could happen to future children. Because this is an example of an autosomal-recessive inheritance, what should the nurse tell Tim and Katie?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Each time you get pregnant, there will be a 25% chance that your child will inherit the gene from each parent and will have sickle cell disease. This is because sickle cell disease follows an autosomal-recessive inheritance pattern, meaning both parents must pass on the sickle cell gene for a child to have the disease. With each pregnancy, there is a 25% chance that the child will inherit one sickle cell gene from each parent, resulting in the disease. Choices A and D are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the inheritance pattern of sickle cell disease. Choice B is incorrect because it suggests a 50/50 chance, which is not the case with autosomal-recessive inheritance.
Question 4 of 5
A couple has just seen a genetic specialist regarding genetic anomalies of their infant. The specialist has ordered a karyotype to be performed. What should the nurse inform the couple about karyotyping?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rationale: 1. Karyotyping involves analyzing an individual's chromosomes to identify any abnormalities. 2. It provides information about the number and structure of chromosomes, which can indicate genetic disorders. 3. This information is crucial for diagnosing genetic conditions and predicting possible health outcomes. 4. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as karyotyping does not assess growth, development, or physical deformities directly.
Question 5 of 5
A patient and her husband have just been told their unborn child has Down syndrome. The patient's husband becomes upset, stating, 'There is no way this can be possible as we have no one in the family with this problem! You must run the test again because the results cannot be correct.' What does the husband's behavior represent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Denial. The husband's behavior of refusing to accept the test results and requesting them to be run again indicates denial. Denial is a common defense mechanism where individuals reject reality to avoid facing uncomfortable truths. The husband's disbelief due to lack of family history reflects denial in coping with the unexpected news. Sorrow (B), Anger (C), and Bargaining (D) are not applicable in this context as the husband's reaction does not demonstrate sadness, hostility, or attempts to negotiate a different outcome.