Exam 4: Conception and Fetal Development

At her first prenatal visit, the patient states, "I'm five weeks' pregnant now and I would like to hear my baby's heartbeat today." How should the nurse respond?

After teaching a class about the female reproductive system, the nurse asks the attendees to describe the process of meiosis. Which student response suggests successful comprehension of the material?

The nurse has completed a presentation on reproduction. Which participant's statement indicates that the teaching has been successful?

The patient at 18 weeks' gestation thinks she might have been exposed to a toxin at work that could affect fetal development. The patient asks the nurse what organs might be affected at this point in pregnancy. The best response of the nurse is:

If only a small volume of sperm is discharged into the vagina, an insufficient amount of enzymes might be released when sperm encounters the ovum. In that case, pregnancy would probably not result because:

When evaluating information taught about conception and fetal development, the patient verbalizes understanding about transportation time of the zygote through the fallopian tube and into the cavity of the uterus with which statement?

The nurse is working with a patient who has experienced a fetal death in utero at 20 weeks. The patient asks what her baby will look like when it is delivered. Which statement by the nurse is the best response?

A pregnant patient asks you to describe the differences between monozygotic and dizygotic twins. Which statement should you include in your teaching?

You are counseling a young woman regarding contraception. When asked if she currently uses any form of contraception, she replies, "I can't get pregnant because I don't have intercourse on the day I ovulate." Based upon her response, what information should you include in your teaching?

The nurse is presenting an early pregnancy class to a group of pregnant women. Which statement indicates a need for further education? "The placenta:

The nurse is creating a poster for pregnant mothers. Which description of fetal development does the nurse include?

Which statement by a pregnant patient would indicate that additional teaching was necessary?

The nurse is preparing a preconception information class. Information about causes of fetal organ malformation in the first trimester will be presented. What prenatal influences on the intrauterine environment should be included in the instruction?

The nurse is explaining the difference between meiosis and mitosis. Which statement does the nurse include?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is pregnant with twins. Which statement indicates the patient needs additional information?