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Question 1 of 5

A couple undergoing fertility treatments asks about male factor infertility. What should the nurse discuss?

A. Male infertility is always caused by low testosterone levels.
B. Sperm count, motility, and morphology are critical factors in male fertility.
C. Male infertility does not affect the success of fertility treatments.
D. Male factor infertility cannot be diagnosed with a semen analysis.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sperm count, motility, and morphology are critical factors in male fertility.

Question 2 of 5

What is the function of estrogen in preparing the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle?

A. To prevent ovulation from occurring prematurely.
B. To thicken and vascularize the endometrium for potential implantation.
C. To stimulate the release of eggs from the ovaries.
D. To increase progesterone production directly.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To thicken and vascularize the endometrium for potential implantation.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is educating a couple about lifestyle factors that impact fertility. What recommendation should the nurse give?

A. Avoid moderate alcohol consumption.
B. Reduce stress levels through relaxation techniques.
C. Increase protein intake for better egg quality.
D. Use over-the-counter fertility supplements.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Reduce stress levels through relaxation techniques.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is providing education to a pregnant woman whose genetic testing confirms her fetus has Down syndrome. The nurse understands that Down syndrome is an example of which abnormality?

A. Chromosomal translocation
B. Abnormality of chromosomal number
C. Multifactorial monosomy inheritance
D. Autosomal-recessive inheritance

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Abnormality of chromosomal number

Question 5 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

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