Nurse Hailey is providing genetic counseling for an
expectant couple who already have a child with
trisomy 18.The nurse should:  self testicular exam?
A. Tell the couple they need to have an abortion within 2 to 3 weeks.
b. Explain that the fetus has a 50% chance of having the disorder.
c. Discuss options with the couple, including amniocentesis to
determine whether the fetus is affected.
d. Refer the couple to a psychologist for emotional support.
 
What best describes the pattern of genetic
transmission known as autosomal recessive
inheritance?
Disorders in a. which the abnormal gene for the trait is expressed even
when the other member of the pair is
b. Disorders in which both genes of a pair must be abnormal for
the disorder to be expressed
c. Disorders in which a single gene controls the particular trait
d. Disorders in which the abnormal gene is carried on the X chromosome
Jena, 36 year old female just had an amniocentesis
to determine whether or not her baby has an
inheritablegenetic disease. Which of the following
intervention is highest priority at this time?
a. Assess the fetal heart rate
b. Check the client’s temperature
c. Answer questions regarding the genetic abnormality
d. Acknowledge the client’s anxiety about the possible findings
A woman’s temperature has just risen 0.4°F and will
remain elevated during the remainder of hercycle.
She expects to menstruate in about 2 weeks. Which
of the following hormones is responsible for the
change?
Estrogen
B. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
C. Luteinizing hormone (LH).
D. Progesterone.
When scheduling an annual pelvic examination and
Pap test, the client asks if she should abstain from
intercourse before the test. Which is the nurse's
best response?
a. "Yes. Avoid having intercourse for 24 hours before the test."
b. "Yes. Avoid having intercourse for 2 hours before the test."
c. "No. Intercourse does not interfere with this test."
d. "No. Intercourse can actually enhance the test results."
 
Suppose Dana, 27 years old, tells you she wants to
use fertility awareness method of
contraception.How will she determine her fertile
days?
a. She will notice that she feels hot, as if she has elevated temperature
B. She should assess whether her cervical mucus is thin and
watery
C. She should monitor her emotions for sudden anger or crying
D. She should assess whether her breast feels sensitive to cool air
Suppose Kevin Matthews tells you that he is
considering vasectomy after the birth of his new
child.Vasectomy is the incision of which organ?
a. The testes
B. The vas deferens
C. The epididymis
D. The scrutom
The nurse would provide which instructions to a
male patient when teaching him how to perform a
testicular self-examination?
A. Perform the exam immediately after awakening.
B. Gently feel each testicle with one finger for abnormal growths.
C. A testicular exam should be performed once every six (6) months.
D. The best time to examine the testicles is during or
immediately after a warm shower.
Which of the following statements would the nurse
include when providing a client education regarding
a. Smooth, rounded and firm testicle
B. Lumps on the nodules or testicles
C. Enlarged testicles
D. Rectangular testicles
An obstetric client at 8 weeks’ gestation asked the
nurse if her heart is already beating at this time.
Thecorrect answer of the nurse is that:
A. Fetal heartbeat can first be heard at 12 weeks’ gestation using a
Doppler.
B. They have to perform an ultrasound to see if her baby’s heart is
beating.
C. Fetal heart beats as early as one month.
At this time, the signs and symptoms of pregnancy that she experiences
are the indicators that her baby is
alive
Fetal structure that carries blood from the umbilical
vein to the inferior vena cava:
a. Foramen ovale
B. Ductus arteriosus
C. Ductus venosus
D. Aorta
A woman during her first trimester questions how
much longer she will have urinary frequency. Which
shouldthe nurse advise her regarding urinary
frequency?
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a. It is a common complaint during the first trimester and again later in
the third trimester.
B. It is a common concern reported during the entire pregnancy.
C. It will subside after the first trimester.
D. It is a concern until the last trimester of pregnancy.
 
The rebounding of fetus on the examiner’s fingers
on palpation is known as:
A. Braxton Hicks contractions
B. Hegar’s Sign
C. Ballottement
D. Goodell’s sign
Ariane, a pregnant woman at 34 weeks’ gestation
complains of feeling dizzy and lightheaded while her
fundalheight is being measured. Her skin is pale
and moist. The nurse’s initial response would be to:
a. Assess the woman’s blood pressure and pulse
B. Have the woman breathe into a paper bag
C. Raise the woman’s legs
D. Turn the woman on her left side.
During a natural labor, the client is tolerating her
contractions well. The nurse know this is a result of:
A relative reduction in pain fibers on the uterus at the time of labor.
b. Endogenous endorphins help block the pain of labor
c. Her breathing distracts the pain of labor.
d. She has probably hypnotized herself.