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Fetal Development NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Where should a pregnant person at 34 weeks with preeclampsia deliver?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Level II hospitals are equipped to manage preeclampsia at 34 weeks. Home or Level I hospitals lack necessary resources.
Question 2 of 9
The prenatal nurse is discussing fetal circulation with a student nurse. What statement by the student indicates to the prenatal nurse the student understands the information?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The umbilical cord has two arteries and one vein. Other statements about fetal circulation are incorrect.
Question 3 of 9
The nurse is caring for a pregnant person at 28 weeks’ gestation who has started noticing an increase in vaginal discharge that does not have an odor. What is the appropriate response by the nurse to the pregnant person’s concern?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased vaginal discharge is normal due to hormonal changes. It does not indicate an infection or bladder issue.
Question 4 of 9
The nurse is discussing genetically linked diseases with a couple planning a pregnancy. The female states, 'I am concerned because there is a history of sickle-cell disease in my family.' Which information from the nurse is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The male partner should undergo genetic testing to determine if he is a carrier of the sickle-cell gene. This information guides the couple's reproductive decisions.
Question 5 of 9
The nurse is providing genetic counseling for an expectant couple who already have a child with trisomy 18. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Genetic testing, including amniocentesis, would need to be performed to determine whether the fetus is affected.
Question 6 of 9
The nurse is explaining the function of the placenta to a pregnant patient. Which statement indicates to the nurse that further clarification is necessary?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: While the statement "The nourishment that I take in passes through the placenta" is generally correct in the context of the placenta providing nutrients to the fetus, it does not fully convey the process accurately. The primary function of the placenta is to facilitate the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the mother and the fetus through the mother's blood supply. It is not a direct passage of nourishment that the mother takes in; rather, it involves a complex process of diffusion and transport to ensure the fetus receives the necessary nutrients and oxygen. Therefore, further clarification is needed to ensure the patient has a complete understanding of this essential function of the placenta.
Question 7 of 9
The nurse is reviewing the hormonal blood work from a patient who is tracking their cycle to try to conceive this month. The patient’s estradiol and progesterone levels are low. What statement would the nurse include in the patient teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low estradiol and progesterone levels suggest the patient is in the early follicular phase, just before menstruation.
Question 8 of 9
A female carries one positive genetic marker for Huntington’s disease. Her partner does not have any markers for the disease. For which reason is it so important for this family to identify persons with the genetic marker?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Symptoms of Huntington's disease manifest later in life, making genetic identification crucial. The other choices either incorrectly describe the genetics of the disease or do not address the significance of identifying carriers.
Question 9 of 9
How many mature ova result from a single cycle of oogenesis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oogenesis produces one mature ovum per cycle, along with polar bodies that degenerate.