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Conception and Fetal Development NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Match each term with its description. Zygote
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Zygote develops into the embryo.
Question 2 of 5
The ___ is/are responsible for oxygen and carbon dioxide transport to and from the maternal bloodstream.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chorionic villi obtain oxygen and nutrients from the maternal bloodstream and dispose of carbon dioxide and waste products into the maternal blood.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A father and mother are carriers of phenylketonuria (PKU). Their 2-year-old daughter has PKU. The couple tells the nurse that they are planning to have a second baby. Because their daughter has PKU, they are sure that their next baby won't be affected. What response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Each child produced by this couple has a 25% chance of being affected by PKU disorder.
Question 5 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.