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Question 1 of 5

What is the significance of luteal phase deficiency in infertility?

A. It results from inadequate estrogen levels during ovulation.

B. It is caused by insufficient progesterone to maintain the uterine lining.

C. It occurs only in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

D. It leads to the release of immature eggs.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It is caused by insufficient progesterone to maintain the uterine lining.

Question 2 of 5

A 44-year-old woman presents with an unexpected pregnancy. She asks the nurse, 'Is my baby going to have a birth defect? My third cousin has Down syndrome.' What is the nurse's best response?

A. Tell the patient she is at risk for gene mutation because a birth defect in a distant relative places the woman at increased risk.

B. Discuss the potential risk for intrauterine growth retardation due to the mother's advanced age.

C. Discuss the patient's situation with the physician to ask for a referral to high-risk obstetrics.

D. Discuss the potential risk for a chromosomal abnormality based on the patient's advanced age.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Discuss the potential risk for a chromosomal abnormality based on the patient's advanced age.

Question 3 of 5

A woman asks a nurse about presymptomatic genetic testing for Huntington's disease. The nurse should base her response on which of the following?

A. There is no genetic marker for Huntington's disease.

B. Presymptomatic testing cannot predict whether or not the gene will be expressed.

C. If the woman is positive for the gene for Huntington's

D. she will develop the disease later in life.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: If the woman is positive for the gene for Huntington's

Question 4 of 5

Lori, who is 32 years old, is taking clomiphene citrate to induce ovulation and presents to the office for a vaginal ultrasound. As the nurse is walking Lori to ultrasound, Lori mentions that over the past 12 hours she has experienced abdominal bloating, nausea, and weight gain of 5 pounds. The nurse recognizes these signs and symptoms to be associated with what condition?

A. Ovulation

B. Premenstrual syndrome

C. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

D. Failed ovulation induction

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Question 5 of 5

A patient undergoing ovarian stimulation asks about the purpose of frequent ultrasounds. What should the nurse explain?

A. Ultrasounds monitor embryo development after transfer.

B. They assess the growth and development of ovarian follicles.

C. They confirm ovulation has occurred naturally.

D. Ultrasounds are used to visualize uterine contractions.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: They assess the growth and development of ovarian follicles.

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