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Conception and Fetal Development NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 9
Many parents-to-be have questions about multiple births. Maternity nurses should be able to tell them that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Twinning and other multiple births are increasing due to fertility drugs and delayed childbearing.
Question 2 of 9
A patient who has just received confirmation that she is pregnant is distressed because she has a seizure disorder that she manages with carbamazepine. Which is the nurse’s greatest concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Carbamazepine is a teratogenic drug that poses risks of neural tube defects and craniofacial abnormalities, making this the greatest concern.
Question 3 of 9
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 4 of 9
Reva Rubin identified several maternal tasks the pregnant person undertakes during pregnancy. What actions by the pregnant person are included in these tasks? Select 4 that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maternal tasks include developing attachment, acknowledging the fetus, and placing the fetus's needs above their own.
Question 5 of 9
What are the number and type of chromosomes in a normal mature gamete?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gametes have 22 autosomes and one sex chromosome, resulting in 23 chromosomes in total.
Question 6 of 9
In which structure does fertilization usually occur?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fertilization typically occurs in the fallopian tube, where the sperm meets the ovum.
Question 7 of 9
What term would the nurse use to document the lab results of a patient with a zero sperm count?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Azoospermia refers to the absence of sperm in the ejaculate, indicating a zero sperm count.
Question 8 of 9
A pregnant adolescent tells the nurse she is taking isotretinoin (Accutane). Which statement is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Isotretinoin is known to cause severe fetal abnormalities.
Question 9 of 9
With regard to the estimation and interpretation of the recurrence of risks for genetic disorders, nurses should be aware that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Each pregnancy is an independent event. The risk factor remains the same for each child.