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Conception and Fetal Development NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the purpose of cell-free DNA screening done in the first trimester?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cell-free DNA is used to assess the risk of chromosomal abnormalities. It does not determine gender or measure growth and development.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is providing patient education regarding lower back discomfort during pregnancy. Identify the relief measure the nurse would discuss with the pregnant person.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pelvic tilt exercises help relieve lower back pain during pregnancy. Hot tubs, soft mattresses, and girdles are not recommended remedies.
Question 4 of 5
Choose appropriate client teaching related to maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) analysis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abnormal MSAFP levels require further investigation with more specific tests.
Question 5 of 5
A man's wife is pregnant for the third time. One child was born with cystic fibrosis, and the other child is healthy. The man wonders what the chance is that this child will have cystic fibrosis. This type of testing is known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The couple already has a child with a genetic disease so they will be given a recurrence risk test.