Fetal Development NCLEX Questions

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Question 1 of 40

What patient statement indicates the need for further education about amniocentesis?

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Question 2 of 40

A 34-year-old patient who is 16 weeks pregnant had a multiple markers screening done. The results came back with an increased risk for trisomy 21. You call the patient to go over the results. How should you respond when the patient asks you if the baby is going to have Down syndrome?

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Question 3 of 40

The nurse is explaining the function of the placenta to a pregnant patient. Which statement indicates to the nurse that further clarification is necessary?

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Question 4 of 40

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?

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Question 5 of 40

An expectant mother asks the nurse when her baby's heart will begin to beat. The nurse explains that this will occur at which time?

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Question 6 of 40

What keeps the endometrium from shedding if conception occurs?

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Question 7 of 40

The nurse must be cognizant that an individual's genetic makeup is known as his or her:

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Question 8 of 40

What occurs in the intervillous space in the developing placenta?

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Question 9 of 40

At approximately ___ weeks of gestation, lecithin is forming on the alveolar surfaces, the eyelids open, and the fetus measures approximately 27 cm crown to rump and weighs approximately 1110 g.

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Question 10 of 40

The nurse explains to the patient at 28 weeks' gestation not to lie flat on their back during the remainder of the pregnancy. What does this precaution prevent?

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Question 11 of 40

A patient who is 16 weeks pregnant with her first baby asks how long it will be before she feels the baby move. Which is the nurse's best answer?

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Question 12 of 40

Choose the correct client teaching to follow amniocentesis.

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Question 13 of 40

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?

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Question 14 of 40

Fetal Development NCLEX Questions

What is the purpose of the ovum's zona pellucida?

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Question 15 of 40

The nurse is teaching a class about embryonic and fetal development to couples in the early stage of pregnancy. For which reason does the nurse emphasize the first 8 weeks of gestation?

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Question 16 of 40

During a pregnant woman's second trimester anatomy scan, the fetus was in breech position. The patient is now 34 weeks pregnant and asks how she can tell if the baby is in the right position. What test might be ordered to determine this?

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Question 17 of 40

A maternity nurse should be aware of which fact about the amniotic fluid?

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Question 18 of 40

A 35-year-old woman is 34 weeks pregnant and is diagnosed with oligohydramnios. She asks the nurse to explain how this could affect the pregnancy. Which should the nurse explain to the client? Select all that apply.

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Question 19 of 40

Expectant parents of twins tell the nurse they are having fraternal twins and are asking the nurse what that means. Which reply of the nurse is correct?

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Question 20 of 40

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?

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Question 21 of 40

What are probable signs of pregnancy? Select all that apply.

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Question 22 of 40

How many mature ova result from a single cycle of oogenesis?

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Question 23 of 40

Fetal circulation includes 3 shunts. Match each shunt to its physiologic action. Ductus arteriosus

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Question 24 of 40

The nurse is planning a prenatal class on fetal development. Which characteristics of prenatal development should the nurse include for a fetus of 24 weeks, based on fertilization age? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 25 of 40

A key finding from the Human Genome Project is:

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Question 26 of 40

What condition would the nurse suspect when a patient calls to report feeling very bloated after egg retrieval 3 days ago?

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Question 27 of 40

The nurse is providing genetic counseling for an expectant couple who already have a child with trisomy 18. The nurse should:

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Question 28 of 40

Match each term with its description. Embryoblast

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Question 29 of 40

Where should a pregnant person at 34 weeks with preeclampsia deliver?

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Question 30 of 40

An infertile couple voices concern to the nurse about assisted reproductive technologies (ART). The nurse agrees that ART has created numerous dilemmas. Which potential questions does the nurse discuss with the couple? Select all that apply.

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Question 31 of 40

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?

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Question 32 of 40

The nurse works in an infertility clinic and is interviewing a male patient whose partner has been unable to conceive. Which finding obtained during a health history will cause the nurse greatest concern?

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Question 33 of 40

What is the purpose of carrier screening in the first trimester?

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Question 34 of 40

The nurse is providing education about the newborn to a pregnant person and the soon-to-be grandparents. What information is the most important for the nurse to discuss to assist the extended family in adapting to their new role?

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Question 35 of 40

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?

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Question 36 of 40

A woman who is 8 months pregnant asks the nurse, 'Does my baby have any antibodies to fight infection?' The most appropriate response by the nurse is:

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Question 37 of 40

During pregnancy, which structure secretes hormones until the placenta takes over?

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Question 38 of 40

During formation of the germ layer in the embryo, which layer gives rise to the nervous system?

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Question 39 of 40

The nurse caring for a pregnant patient knows that her health teaching regarding fetal circulation has been effective when the patient reports that she has been sleeping:

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Question 40 of 40

What hormone stimulates ovulation?

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