ATI MATERNAL CH 2 INFERTILITY STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024

ATI MATERNAL CH 2- INFERTILITY STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024


1. Infertility is defined as: the inability to conceive after trying for 12 months

2. Subfertility is defined as the: potential to conceive with additional

assistance
3. Age risk factors that can affect fertility: Males >50

Females >35
4. Conditions that affect fertility: Endocrine disorders, low testosterone,

obesity, UTIs, hypospadias, cryptorchidism, surgical repair of hernias,
mumps, thyroid conditions, adrenal gland disorders, nutritional deficiencies
(over or under weight) 5. Occupational/environmental exposure risk factors
that impair fertility: exposure to teratogenic materials, radiology exposure,
exposure of scrotum to high temperatures, douching
6. Medications that can reduce fertility: SSRIs, antihypertensives, antiseizure

medications, intravaginal medications, barbiturates
7. Female gynecological factors that can reduce fertility: -abnormal contours

of the uterus
-history of disorders that cause uterine scar tissue
-PMDD
-Past episodes of spontaneous abortion