ATI RN
Infertility Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the significance of basal body temperature (BBT) tracking in fertility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B Rationale: 1. BBT rise confirms ovulation due to increased progesterone post-ovulation. 2. Progesterone causes a slight increase in BBT, signaling the release of an egg. 3. The shift in BBT helps predict the fertile window for conception. 4. BBT tracking does not predict the exact time of ovulation (A), nor eliminate the need for ovulation predictor kits (C), and BBT does not remain constant throughout the cycle (D).
Question 2 of 5
A provider has ordered diagnostic procedures for a couple with suspected infertility. Which test is useful for determining if ovulation has occurred?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Progesterone level. Progesterone is released after ovulation, indicating that ovulation has occurred. Monitoring progesterone levels can confirm ovulation timing. FSH (A) is more related to ovarian reserve. Estrogen (C) levels fluctuate during the menstrual cycle. Vaginal ultrasound (D) can visualize ovarian follicles but does not confirm ovulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is offering preconception counseling to a couple. What advice should be emphasized to support fertility?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Smoking cessation improves both male and female fertility. Smoking negatively impacts fertility by reducing sperm quality, disrupting hormone production, and affecting egg quality. By quitting smoking, both partners can improve their chances of conceiving. Summary: B: Caffeine intake can affect fertility, so moderate consumption is recommended. C: Stress management is important for fertility, as stress can disrupt hormonal balance. D: High protein diets alone do not guarantee improved egg quality; a balanced diet is essential for fertility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is instructing a client on taking her basal body temperature. The nurse understands that this test is used to determine which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because basal body temperature rises 1 to 5 days after ovulation, indicating that ovulation has occurred. This is important for tracking fertility and planning conception. A is incorrect because basal body temperature is not used to determine estrogen levels in cervical mucus. C is incorrect because basal body temperature is not used to diagnose uterine pathology. D is incorrect because basal body temperature does not assess blockages in the uterine cavity or fallopian tubes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse in a genetic clinic interviews a couple and develops a pedigree chart. Which inheritance patterns does the pedigree chart portray?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C, Autosomal dominant. In an autosomal dominant inheritance pattern, the trait is passed down from generation to generation, affecting both males and females equally. This is indicated by the presence of the trait in every generation of the pedigree chart. In contrast, autosomal recessive traits would skip generations and require both parents to be carriers. X-linked recessive traits mainly affect males and skip generations. X-linked dominant traits would be present in every generation but would affect more females than males.