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Conception and Fetal Development NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 9
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 9
A student nurse is learning about prenatal testing for fetal genetic disorders and neural tube defects. What prenatal tests are screening tests in the second trimester? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Screening tests include multiple markers and alpha-fetoprotein, while amniocentesis and CVS are diagnostic.
Question 3 of 9
The prenatal nurse is discussing the functions of the placenta with a pregnant person at 6 weeks’ gestation. What statement by the pregnant person indicates to the nurse the patient understands the information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The placenta facilitates waste disposal and oxygen transfer. It does not filter all viruses or regulate fetal glucose.
Question 4 of 9
One of the assessments performed in the birth room is checking the umbilical cord for blood vessels. Which finding is considered to be within normal limits?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In a normal umbilical cord, there should be two vessels present - one artery and one vein. The most common finding is having one umbilical vein and two umbilical arteries, but it is also considered within normal limits to have one artery and one vein. This is important as an abnormal number of blood vessels in the umbilical cord can indicate potential issues like congenital abnormalities or genetic conditions.
Question 5 of 9
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 6 of 9
What is the portion of the endometrium beneath the blastocyst known as?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The decidua basalis is the portion of the endometrium beneath the blastocyst.
Question 7 of 9
The most basic information a maternity nurse should have concerning conception is that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After implantation, the endometrium is called the decidua.
Question 8 of 9
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.
Question 9 of 9
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.