HESI RN · Multiple Choices Questions on Infertility
Question 1 of 38
A couple undergoing fertility treatments asks about male factor infertility. What should the nurse discuss?
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Question 2 of 38
What is the function of estrogen in preparing the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle?
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Question 3 of 38
A nurse is educating a couple about lifestyle factors that impact fertility. What recommendation should the nurse give?
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Question 4 of 38
The nurse is providing education to a pregnant woman whose genetic testing confirms her fetus has Down syndrome. The nurse understands that Down syndrome is an example of which abnormality?
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Question 5 of 38
Lori, who is 32 years old, is taking clomiphene citrate to induce ovulation and presents to the office for a vaginal ultrasound. As the nurse is walking Lori to ultrasound, Lori mentions that over the past 12 hours she has experienced abdominal bloating, nausea, and weight gain of 5 pounds. The nurse recognizes these signs and symptoms to be associated with what condition?
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Question 6 of 38
A client is hospitalized in the acute phase of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. The following nursing diagnosis has been identified: Fluid volume excess (extravascular) related to third spacing. Which of the following nursing goals is highest priority in relation to this diagnosis?
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Question 7 of 38
During ovulation induction, a patient asks why hormone levels are monitored so frequently. What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 8 of 38
A couple undergoing IVF asks about the risk of multiple pregnancies. What should the nurse discuss?
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Question 9 of 38
A couple undergoing IVF asks about the risks associated with the procedure. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
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Question 10 of 38
Cervical mucus at ovulation should be:
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Question 11 of 38
A man has inherited the gene for familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), an autosomal dominant disease. He and his wife wish to have a baby. Which of the following would provide the couple with the highest probability of conceiving a healthy child?
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Question 12 of 38
A 44-year-old woman presents with an unexpected pregnancy. She asks the nurse, 'Is my baby going to have a birth defect? My third cousin has Down syndrome.' What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 13 of 38
An infertile man is being treated with Viagra (sildenafil citrate) for erectile dysfunction (ED). Which of the following is a contraindication for this medication?
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Question 14 of 38
A woman asks a nurse about presymptomatic genetic testing for Huntington's disease. The nurse should base her response on which of the following?
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Question 15 of 38
What is the significance of luteal phase deficiency in infertility?
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Question 16 of 38
The nurse is educating a client about hysterosalpingograms. Which information should the nurse include prior to this procedure?
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Question 17 of 38
What is the role of pelvic ultrasound in infertility evaluation?
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Question 18 of 38
The nurse is educating a patient about the role of luteal phase support in fertility treatments. What should be emphasized?
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Question 19 of 38
The nurse is counseling a couple about infertility. Which piece of assessment data may affect the woman's ability to become pregnant?
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Question 20 of 38
A Roman Catholic couple is infertile. Their health care practitioner advises them that their best chance of getting pregnant is via in vitro fertilization with a mixture of the man's sperm and donor sperm. Which of the following issues, related to this procedure, should the nurse realize may be in conflict with the couple's religious beliefs? Select all that apply.
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Question 21 of 38
A patient undergoing ovarian stimulation is concerned about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). What should the nurse explain?
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Question 22 of 38
What is the primary purpose of a semen analysis in an infertility evaluation?
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Question 23 of 38
A patient undergoing ovarian stimulation asks about the purpose of frequent ultrasounds. What should the nurse explain?
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Question 24 of 38
Analyze the pedigree below. Which of the following inheritance patterns does the pedigree depict?
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Question 25 of 38
A nurse is explaining the benefits of embryo freezing to a patient. What should the nurse emphasize?
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Question 26 of 38
A client has just had an amniocentesis to determine whether her baby has an inheritable genetic disease. Which of the following interventions is highest priority at this time?
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Question 27 of 38
What is the function of the highlighted region on the drawing below?
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Question 28 of 38
A couple inquires about the inheritance of Huntington's disease (HD) because the prospective father's mother is dying of the illness. There is no history of the disease in his partner's family. The man has never been tested for HD. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
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Question 29 of 38
What is the primary purpose of cryopreservation in fertility treatments?
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Question 30 of 38
A couple who has not achieved a successful pregnancy is scheduled to meet with a fertility specialist. Which simple evaluation is usually the first test to be performed?
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Question 31 of 38
A nurse is assessing a woman in labor. Which finding would the nurse identify as a cause for concern during a contraction?
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Question 32 of 38
Assessment of a woman in labor reveals cervical dilation of 3 cm, cervical effacement of 30%, and contractions occurring every 7 to 8 minutes, lasting about 40 seconds. The nurse determines that this client is in:
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Question 33 of 38
A client is to undergo a postcoital test for infertility. The nurse should include which of the following statements in the client's preprocedure counseling?
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Question 34 of 38
The nurse is instructing a client on taking her basal body temperature. What is the primary purpose of this test?
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Question 35 of 38
What is the purpose of progesterone in supporting early pregnancy?
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Question 36 of 38
During an infertility consultation, the nurse explains the impact of endometriosis on fertility. What should the nurse emphasize?
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Question 37 of 38
A patient asks about the effectiveness of tracking ovulation using basal body temperature (BBT). What is the nurse's best response?
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Question 38 of 38
Which of the following medical conditions could possibly affect a woman's fertility status?
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