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Conception and Fetal Development NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
What information would the nurse include when teaching a patient newly diagnosed with Huntington disease about having children?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Huntington disease is autosomal dominant, so there is a 50% chance of passing the gene to offspring.
Question 2 of 5
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 3 of 5
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 4 of 5
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 5 of 5
The nurse is providing care to a pregnant person at 34 weeks’ gestation who is experiencing heartburn. The pregnant person asks why they are experiencing heartburn so often. What is the appropriate nurse’s response to the pregnant person’s question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heartburn occurs because the cardiac sphincter relaxes, allowing acid reflux. Other options are incorrect causes.