NEW 2025 Hormicci, Kyle & Carman: Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 2ND Edition;: Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive System WITH Q&A

NEW 2025 Hormicci, Kyle & Carman: Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 2ND Edition;: Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive System WITH Q&A onal regulation of reproductive functions in both the male and the female are complicated processes. In the male, where are the male sex hormones produced? - CORRECT ANSWER-testes The testes serve two important functions: production of male sex hormones, androgens, and formation and maturation of spermatozoa. The time in a woman's life when she loses the capability to reproduce is called menopause. Menopause does not occur all at once, but over a period of time that differs from woman to woman. There is, however, an average age when menopause occurs. What is this average age? - CORRECT ANSWER-Between 47 and 55 years The average age at which menopause occurs is between 47 and 55 years. The nurse is leading a seminar for parents on the changes that happen during puberty. Which list of the sequence of pubertal changes is accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER-breast budding, appearance of pubic hair, menarche in girls Secondary sexual characteristics develop in an orderly sequence with variance in the timing for individuals. Breast budding in the female is usually the first physical sign noted, and occurs between the ages of 10 and 12 years on average. Appearance of pubic hair usually occurs just before menarche, the first menstrual period. From the onset to the start of menarche is typically 2 years. Male puberty occurs simultaneously over a period of years. After explaining the function of the seminal vesicles to a class, the instructor determines the need for additional teaching when the students identify which action as a function of the seminal vesicles? - CORRECT ANSWER-reduces sperm motility The seminal vesicles are a pair of glands that produce fluid with various substances that function to (1) nourish sperm, (2) enhance sperm motility by enzymatically liquefying ejaculated semen (3) stimulate contraction of the uterus to help the sperm reach the ovum, and (4) resist sperm destruction by female antibodies. A client is trying to have a baby and wants to know the best time to have intercourse to increase the chances of pregnancy. Which time for intercourse is ideal to help her chances of conceiving? - CORRECT ANSWER-one or two days before ovulation To increase the chances of conceiving, the best time for intercourse is 1 or 2 days before ovulation. This ensures that the sperm meets the ovum at the right time. The average life of a sperm cell is 2 to 3 days, and the sperm cells will not be able to survive until ovulation if intercourse occurs a week before ovulation. The chances of conception are minimal for intercourse after ovulation. The nurse is responsible for educating nervous parents about their newborn son's circumcision. In describing the procedure, which part of the penis should the nurse tell them will be removed? - CORRECT ANSWER-prepuce The foreskin, which covers the glans of the penis, is called the prepuce and parents may elect to have an infant male circumcised, removal of the prepuse. The tunica albuginea is connective tissue found inside the penile shaft. The corpus spongiosum is erectile tissue that runs the full length of the penis. Rugae are folds that allow for stretching during an erection. When describing the process of fertilization, the nurse would explain that it normally occurs in which structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-fallopian tube Fertilization normally occurs in the fallopian tube. Once fertilized, the ovum proceeds down the uterus and attaches itself in the endometrium. The vagina and cervix are not involved in fertilization. The nurse is reviewing the functions of the ovaries, uterus, clitoris, and vagina with a group of nursing students. What would be the best response by a nursing student about the function of the ovaries? - CORRECT ANSWER-They produce female gametes or ova and secrete female sex hormones. The ovaries' functions are to produce female gametes or ova and secrete female sex hormones. The uterus's functions are to receive the fertilized ovum and provide housing and nourishment for a fetus. The vagina's functions are to receive sperm, provide an exit for menstrual flow, and serve as the birth canal. The clitoris is a small erectile structure that responds to sexual stimulation. A nurse is teaching a sex education class and is discussing sexual response. She describes a 30-minute period during which external and internal genital organs return to an unaroused state. What is this phase of sexual response known as? - CORRECT ANSWER-resolution Resolution, the fourth and final phase of sexual response, is a 30-minute period during which the external and internal genital organs return to an unaroused state. Excitement, the first phase, occurs with physical and psychological stimulation (sight, sound, emotion, or thought) that causes parasympathetic nerve stimulation. The plateau stage, which is the second phase, is reached just before orgasm. Orgasm, the third phase, occurs when stimulation proceeds through the plateau stage to a point at which a vigorous contraction of muscles in the pelvic area expels or dissipates blood and fluid from the area of congestion. The nurse, while teaching a group of pregnant woman about the production of breast milk, describes colostrum and compares it with mature breast milk. Which information about colostrum would the nurse include in the description? - CORRECT ANSWER-high maternal antibody content Colostrum is rich in maternal antibodies, especially IgA, which protects the newborn against enteric pathogens. Colostrum contains more minerals and protein but less sugar and fat than mature breast milk. There are two major functions of the reproductive system, continuation of the species and sexual pleasure. In the male the reproductive system has a third function. What is this third function? - CORRECT ANSWER-urinary elimination Some of the structures in the reproductive tract serve dual purposes. Most often these alternate functions have to do with urinary elimination because the urinary and reproductive systems are closely connected. 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