ATI RN
Questions on Infertility Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient undergoing ovarian stimulation is concerned about side effects. What should the nurse include in patient education?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rationale: Bloating and mood changes are common side effects of ovarian stimulation due to hormonal changes. Educating the patient about this prepares them for possible discomfort. Incorrect choices: A is incorrect as side effects are common and may require monitoring. C is incorrect as OHSS is a potential serious complication. D is incorrect as stimulation does not guarantee egg quality.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is explaining the significance of luteal phase support in fertility treatments. What should the nurse emphasize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Luteal phase support involves supplementing progesterone to maintain the uterine lining, crucial for implantation and early pregnancy support. Progesterone prepares the endometrium for implantation and helps sustain early pregnancy. Other choices are incorrect: A is incorrect as ovulation is triggered by the surge in luteinizing hormone, not luteal phase support. C is incorrect as egg quality is primarily influenced during ovarian stimulation, not luteal phase support. D is incorrect as estrogen is not the primary hormone involved in preventing implantation failure, it is progesterone.
Question 3 of 5
A couple is considering ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) as part of IVF. What should the nurse explain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because ICSI involves injecting a single sperm directly into an egg to facilitate fertilization. This method is used when there are issues with sperm quality or quantity. It is not limited to couples with unexplained infertility (choice A), does not guarantee successful pregnancy (choice C), and does not eliminate the need for ovarian stimulation (choice D). Therefore, choice B is the most accurate explanation of what ICSI entails.
Question 4 of 5
A patient asks about the benefits of Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) during IVF. What should the nurse explain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: It helps identify genetic abnormalities in embryos before transfer. PGT is used during IVF to screen embryos for genetic conditions, allowing for the selection of healthy embryos for transfer, reducing the risk of passing genetic disorders to offspring. This is a crucial benefit of PGT as it helps in making informed decisions about embryo selection. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because PGT focuses on genetic screening of embryos, not on improving uterine health, eliminating the need for fertility testing, or guaranteeing a healthy pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
A patient undergoing fertility treatments asks about the role of luteinizing hormone (LH). What should the nurse explain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because LH triggers ovulation by causing the release of a mature egg from the ovary. LH surge occurs around mid-cycle, stimulating the mature follicle to rupture and release the egg. This is crucial for fertility and conception. A is incorrect because LH does not stimulate the growth of the uterine lining; that is primarily regulated by estrogen and progesterone. C is incorrect because LH actually promotes follicle development and maturation. D is incorrect because LH is important for ovulation and not just during pregnancy.