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Question 1 of 5

Which physical characteristics decrease as the fetus nears term? (Select all that apply.)

A. Vernix caseosa
B. Lanugo
C. Port wine stain
D. Brown fat

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Vernix caseosa

Question 2 of 5

A male patient is diagnosed with low sperm count as the cause of infertility. Which interventions will the nurse recommend to improve the patient’s sperm count? Select all that apply.

A. Yoga or relaxation techniques
B. Surgical repair of an inguinal hernia
C. Switch to underwear made from cotton
D. Avoidance of showers with hot water temperature

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Yoga or relaxation techniques

Question 3 of 5

A patient at 37 weeks gestation arrives at the labor and delivery unit and reports a rupture of her membranes. Which factor causes the nurse to anticipate the HCP will prescribe a medical method of labor induction?

A. The fetus is viable and the barrier for a sterile uterine environment is breached.
B. The fetus is at risk for “drying out” and causing the mother to have a dry birth.
C. The mother must be maintained on complete bedrest until contractions begin.
D. The mother is at risk for developing an infection and passing it to the fetus.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The fetus is viable and the barrier for a sterile uterine environment is breached.

Question 4 of 5

An expectant father asks the nurse, “Which part of the mature sperm contains the male chromosome?” What is the correct response by the nurse?

A. X-bearing sperm
B. The tail of the sperm
C. The head of the sperm
D. The middle portion of the sperm

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The head of the sperm

Question 5 of 5

The nurse receives a phone call from a pregnant person at 36 weeks’ gestation stating they have noticed some thin pink lines on the lower abdomen and wants to know if this is normal. The nurse recognizes the pregnant person is asking about what skin condition?

A. linea nigra
B. striae gravidarum
C. palmar erythema
D. pruritis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: striae gravidarum

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