A patient undergoing IUI asks how the procedure increases the chances of conception. What should the nurse explain?
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During fertility counseling, a patient asks about the impact of smoking on reproductive health. What should the nurse explain?
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A couple has been told that the male partner, who is healthy, is producing no sperm 'because he has cystic fibrosis.' Which of the following explanations is accurate in relation to this statement?
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The parents have just received news that their infant has sickle cell disease. They ask the nurse if this could happen to future children. Because this is an example of an autosomal-recessive inheritance, what should the nurse tell Tim and Katie?
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A woman is seeking genetic counseling during her pregnancy. She has a strong family history of diabetes mellitus. She wishes to have an amniocentesis to determine whether she is carrying a baby who will 'develop diabetes.' Which of the following replies would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
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Chromosome analysis is a diagnostic test that should be offered to which couple?
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A patient asks about the effects of smoking on male fertility. What should the nurse include in the response?
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A pregnant woman comes to the labor and birth unit in labor. The woman tells the nurse, Yesterday, I had this burst of energy and cleaned everything in sight, but I don't know why. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
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Question 9 of 39
During a genetic evaluation, it is discovered that the woman is carrying one autosomal dominant gene for a serious late adult–onset disease, while her partner's history is unremarkable. Based on this information, which of the following family members should be considered high risk and in need of genetic counseling? Select all that apply.
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Question 10 of 39
A nurse is explaining the importance of lifestyle changes for women trying to conceive. What should the nurse emphasize?
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An infertility specialist is evaluating whether a woman's cervical mucus contains enough estrogen to support sperm motility. Which of the following tests is the physician conducting?
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What is the significance of timing in intrauterine insemination (IUI)?
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A 10-week gravid states that her sister's son has been diagnosed with an X-linked recessive disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She questions the nurse about the disease. Which of the following responses is appropriate for the nurse to make?
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What is a typical characteristic of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affecting fertility?
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The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a woman in labor and notes that the fetal position is documented as LSA. The nurse interprets this information as indicating which part as the presenting part?
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What is the purpose of progesterone supplementation after embryo transfer in IVF?
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During fertility counseling, a patient asks about the impact of age on female fertility. What should the nurse explain?
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Question 18 of 39
During an IVF cycle, a patient asks about embryo transfer timing. What is the nurse's best explanation?
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A woman calls the health care facility stating that she is in labor. The nurse would urge the client to come to the facility if the client reports which symptom?
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Question 20 of 39
During a consultation, a patient asks about the role of estrogen in the menstrual cycle. What is the nurse's best explanation?
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Question 21 of 39
The nurse is analyzing the pedigree shown below. How should the nurse interpret the genotype of the individuals in locations IV-9 and IV-10?
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An Orthodox Jewish couple is seeking infertility counseling. The woman states that her menstrual cycle is 21 days long. After testing, no physical explanation is found for the infertility. Which of the following may explain why the woman has been unable to conceive?
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Question 23 of 39
A patient and her husband have just been told their unborn child has Down syndrome. The patient's husband becomes upset, stating, 'There is no way this can be possible as we have no one in the family with this problem! You must run the test again because the results cannot be correct.' What does the husband's behavior represent?
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Question 24 of 39
A nurse is educating a male patient about improving sperm quality. What should the nurse suggest?
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Which lifestyle change should the nurse suggest to improve fertility for both partners?
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What is the purpose of performing a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) during fertility evaluation?
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What is the role of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the menstrual cycle?
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Question 28 of 39
When teaching a woman fertility awareness, the nurse should emphasize that the basal body temperature:
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A nurse is explaining genetic testing options before conception. What should be included?
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Question 30 of 39
Which of the following client responses indicates that the nurse's teaching about care following chorionic villus sampling (CVS) has been successful?
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Question 31 of 39
A 36-year-old female patient presents to the reproductive medicine clinic for a follow-up appointment. Initial laboratory results are available and indicate diminished ovarian reserve, and her partner's semen analysis is within normal parameters. Which infertility options may be appropriate for this client?
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Question 32 of 39
A patient asks about the purpose of progesterone injections after embryo transfer. What should the nurse explain?
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A patient asks about the effects of environmental toxins on fertility. What should the nurse explain?
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Question 34 of 39
A couple who has sought fertility counseling has been told that the man's sperm count is very low. The nurse advises the couple that spermatogenesis is impaired when which of the following occurs?
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Question 35 of 39
A patient asks why vitamin D is important for reproductive health. What is the nurse's response?
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Question 36 of 39
A nurse is instructing a woman on the use of ovulation predictor kits. What should the nurse emphasize?
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Question 37 of 39
Lisa, a 35-year-old practicing attorney and marathon runner, presents to the clinic with a complaint of irregular menses. She tells the nurse, 'My husband and I want to start a family but it hasn't happened yet. We stopped using birth control 6 months ago. Should we be concerned?' What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 38 of 39
A nurse is explaining the role of intrauterine insemination (IUI). What should the nurse include?
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Question 39 of 39
A couple has just seen a genetic specialist regarding genetic anomalies of their infant. The specialist has ordered a karyotype to be performed. What should the nurse inform the couple about karyotyping?
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