edition : 21st Century Maternity Nursing
BEST RATED SOLUTION 2025 questions
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Fecundity - 100 correct answer as-Achieving pregnancy and
subsequent live birth within one menstrual cycle
Goals that provide framework for nurses who care for infertile patients (4) -
100 correct answer as-Provide couple with accurate information
Identify and treat causes of infertility
Provide emotional support
Educate on other forms of treatment (ARTs & adoption)
Idiopathic infertility focus of treatment - 100 correct answer as-Instead
of attempting to correct the problem, initiate unique treatment plan that is
most effective in achieving pregnancy, such as ARTs
Factors required for unassisted conception (5) - 100 correct answer
as-Male factor
Cervical factor
Tubal factor
Ovarian factor
Uterine factor
Male factor (2) - 100 correct answer as-Male must be able to deposit
semen close to the cervix
Semen must be able to ascend through uterus and fallopian tubes
Cervical factor - 100 correct answer as-Cervix must be able to open
and allow semen to enter the uterus
,Tubal factor - 100 correct answer as-Fallopian tubes must be able
too...
Capture the ovum
Transport semen to the ovum
Transport the fertilized embryo to the uterus
Ovarian factor - 100 correct answer as-Ovulation must occur within
the parameters of a predictable menstrual cycle
Uterine factor - 100 correct answer as-Uterus must be able to implant
the embryo and nourish the growth and development of the fetus
Hormonal factors related to male and female infertility (3) - 100 correct
answer as-Pituitary disorders
Hypothalamic disorders
Thyroid disorders
Medications related to female infertility (4) - 100 correct answer as-
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Corticosteroids
Chemotherapy
Tubal factors related to female infertility (3) - 100 correct answer as-
Inflammation
Adhesions
Endometriosis
Medication related to male infertility - 100 correct answer as-
Antihypertensives may cause impotence
Viability of sperm within a woman's reproductive tract (in days) - 100
correct answer as-3-5 days
Recommended amount of intercourse for conception (2) - 100 correct
answer as-2-3 times/week
,The day before and day of ovulation
Assessment of female infertility steps (3) - 100 correct answer as-1)
Physical examination & health history
2) Assessment of reproductive tract
3) Laboratory data
Basic diagnostic testing for female infertility (3) - 100 correct answer
as-Evaluation of reproductive tract
Ovulation detection
Hormone analysis
Common tests to diagnose female infertility (11) - 100 correct answer
as-Hysterosalpingogram
Chlamydia test
Hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography
Serum progesterone
Assessment of cervical mucus
Basal body test
Urinary ovulation predictor
Semen analysis
Sperm penetration assay
FSH levels
Clomiphene citrate challenge
Hysterosalpingogram - 100 correct answer as-Radiographic image of
the uterus and fallopian tubes
Hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography - 100 correct answer as-Use of
dye to produce radiographic image of uterus and fallopian tubes
Ovarian reserve purpose (2) - 100 correct answer as-Assess number
of potential ova remaining in the ovaries
Detect FSH levels on third day of menstrual cycle
Ovarian reserve indications - 100 correct answer as-Maternal age >
35
, Hormonal changes during ovulation - 100 correct answer as-High
levels of FSH, LH, and estrogen
Low levels of progesterone
Luteal phase of menstrual cycle (timeline & hormones) - 100 correct
answer as-Occurs after ovulation for 12-14 days
Increased estrogen and progesterone
Assessment of male infertility steps (4) - 100 correct answer as-1)
Physical examination & health history
2) Semen analysis
3) Hormone analysis
4) Biopsy/ultrasound
Semen analysis process and results (4) - 100 correct answer as-
Requires 2 analyses, performed several weeks apart
Fertile range - no further evaluation required
Unfertile range x1 - second test required
Unfertile range x2 - further evaluation required
Semen analysis client education - 100 correct answer as-Abstain
from masturbation 2-7 days before test
Hormones assessed for male infertility (4) - 100 correct answer as-
Testosterone
Gonadotropin
FSH
LH
Scrotal ultrasound examines... (2) - 100 correct answer as-Tests for
varicoceles and spermatic cord
Transrectal ultrasound examines... (3) - 100 correct answer as-
Ejaculatory duct
Seminal vesicles
Vas deferens