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Conception and Fetal Development NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
What medication would the nurse include in the discharge teaching for a patient after an egg retrieval?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Estrogen supplementation is often prescribed after egg retrieval to support the endometrial lining for embryo transfer.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Match each term with its description. Zygote
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Zygote develops into the embryo.
Question 4 of 5
Along with gas exchange and nutrient transfer, the placenta produces many hormones necessary for normal pregnancy, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: - Estrogen: The placenta secretes estrogen during pregnancy, which plays a crucial role in maintaining the pregnancy and preparing the body for childbirth. Estrogen helps regulate the menstrual cycle, supports fetal development, and stimulates the growth of the uterus and breasts.
Question 5 of 5
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.