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PN 108 PREPU CHAPTER 5 EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Spermatogenesis is the process by which primary spermatocytesbecome mature sperm. When does spermatogenesis begin? -
ANSWER During puberty
Fetal circulation differs from the circulatory path of the newborn infant. In
utero the fetus has a hole connecting the right and left atria of the heart.
This allows oxygenated blood to quickly pass to the major organs of the
body. What is this hole called? - ANSWER Foramen ovale
A couple comes to the clinic for preconception counseling and care. As
part of the visit, the nurse teaches the couple about fertilization and
initial development, stating that the zygote formed by the union of the
ovum and sperm consists of how many chromosomes? - ANSWER 46
Prenatal testing is used to assess for genetic risks and to identify genetic
disorders. In explaining to a couple about an elevated alpha-fetoprotein
screening test result, the nurse would discuss the need for: - ANSWER
further, more definitive evaluations to conclude anything.
At what point in the pregnancy is it possible for the fetus to survive
outside the womb? - ANSWER The end of the second trimester
A fertilized ovum is known as which structure? - ANSWER zygote
The fluid-filled, inner membrane sac surrounding the fetus is which
structure? - ANSWER amnion
A nursing student studying reproduction identifies which of the following
statements to be correct? - ANSWER Twenty-two of the 23 pairs of
chromosomes are autosomes and the remaining pair is the sex
chromosomes.
A nursing instructor teaching a maternity course realizes a student
needs more instruction upon overhearing the student make which of the
, following statements? - ANSWER "Different sexual positions can
determine the sex of the fetus."
A nursing student doing a rotation in obstetrics correctly identifies which
of the following structures as the one from which the fetus receives its
nutrition and that removes metabolic wastes created by the fetus? -
ANSWER woman's blood
What should the nurse explain to the pregnant client about the
importance of the fetal stage of development? - ANSWER There is
additional growth and development of the organs and body systems.
A woman comes in for her annual gynecological examination and
informs the nurse that she is going to try and become pregnant. She
asks the nurse when the best time in the month is to become pregnant.
What is the best response by the nurse? - ANSWER "5 to 3 days
before until 2 days after ovulation."
A pregnant client in the first trimester asks the nurse about taking
medications while she is pregnant. She tells the nurse that she heard
that it can be harmful to the fetus if medications are taken at certain
times during pregnancy. What is the best response by the nurse? -
ANSWER "Exposure to certain substances during the embryonic phase
may be harmful to the developing fetus."
The nurse is explaining the procedure for ultrasound to a pregnant client
and is discussing the amniotic fluid and how they will determine if there
is too much or too little fluid. The client asks about the purpose of the
amniotic fluid. What should the nurse tell the client? - ANSWER It is for
the physical protection of the growing fetus.
It regulates temperature.
It provides unrestricted movement.
It provides symmetrical growth.
What medication can the nurse tell the patient that, when taken as
directed, is non-teratogenic and safe during pregnancy? - ANSWER
Tylenol
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