The nurse is providing education about the newborn to a pregnant person and the soon-to-be grandparents. What information is the most important for the nurse to discuss to assist the extended family in adapting to their new role?
- A. how to bathe the newborn
- B. extended family role expectations
- C. childbirth preparation
- D. breast-feeding
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Addressing extended family role expectations helps them adapt to the newborn. Other choices focus on practical baby care.
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The nurse must be cognizant that an individual's genetic makeup is known as his or her:
- A. Genotype.
- B. Phenotype.
- C. Karyotype.
- D. Chromotype.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The genotype comprises all the genes the individual can pass on to a future generation.
An infertile couple voices concern to the nurse about assisted reproductive technologies (ART). The nurse agrees that ART has created numerous dilemmas. Which potential questions does the nurse discuss with the couple? Select all that apply.
- A. Which partner has ownership of the embryos?
- B. Should a child be told about donors or surrogates?
- C. Are there parental rights for sperm donors?
- D. Does a fertility donor have financial obligations?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ownership of embryos, informing children about donors, parental rights, and the fate of surplus embryos are all dilemmas associated with ART. Financial obligations of fertility donors may vary and are not commonly emphasized in counseling.
Where should a pregnant person at 34 weeks with preeclampsia deliver?
- A. Level I hospital
- B. Level II hospital
- C. home
- D. in-hospital birthing center
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Level II hospitals are equipped to manage preeclampsia at 34 weeks. Home or Level I hospitals lack necessary resources.
The nurse works in an infertility clinic and is interviewing a male patient whose partner has been unable to conceive. Which finding obtained during a health history will cause the nurse greatest concern?
- A. The patient is a passionate gardener.
- B. The patient had a vasectomy reversed.
- C. The patient rides a bicycle daily to work.
- D. The patient is concerned about infertility.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A vasectomy reversal can lead to the development of antibodies that reduce sperm motility, impacting fertility.
Fetal circulation includes 3 shunts. Match each shunt to its physiologic action. Ductus arteriosus
- A. Connects the pulmonary artery and the aorta, bypassing the lungs.
- B. Connects the right and left atria.
- C. Connects the right and left ventricles.
- D. Allows the umbilical vein to bypass the liver to flow into the inferior vena cava.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ductus arteriosus connects the pulmonary artery and aorta.