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What correct information will the nursing students teach to the class?
- A. Menarche usually occurs around 12 years of age.
- B. Ovulation occurs regularly from the very first cycle.
- C. A regular cycle is established by the third period.
- D. Typically, menstrual flow is heavy and lasts up to 10 days.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The beginning of menstruation, called menarche, occurs at about 12 years of age. Early cycles are irregular and anovulatory.
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What correct information will the nurse provide?
- A. Fertilization of an ovum requires penetration by several sperm.'
- B. An ovum must be fertilized within 24 hours of ovulation.'
- C. It takes 4 to 5 days for sperm to reach the fallopian tubes.'
- D. Sperm live for only 24 hours following ejaculation.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: After ovulation, the egg lives for only 24 hours. Sperm must be available during that time if fertilization is to occur.
What is the nurse's best response?
- A. Worrying is not the answer.'
- B. I will talk to the pediatrician about a gynecological referral.'
- C. I can only discuss this with your daughter.'
- D. Early cycles are often irregular.'
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Early cycles are often irregular and may be anovulatory. Regular cycles are usually established within 6 months to 2 years of the menarche.
What signifies the end of puberty for a male?
- A. Facial hair is evident.
- B. Erections can be sustained.
- C. Ejaculate is greater than 5 mL.
- D. Mature sperm are formed.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Puberty ends for a male when mature sperm are formed by the testes.
Which hormone initiates the maturation of the ovarian follicle?
- A. Estrogen
- B. Follicle-stimulating hormone
- C. Progesterone
- D. Luteinizing hormone
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the maturation of a follicle.
What will the nurse remind the couple is a factor that can decrease sperm production?
- A. Infrequent sexual intercourse
- B. The man not being circumcised
- C. The penis and testes being small
- D. The testes being too warm
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The scrotum is suspended away from the perineum to lower the temperature of the testes for sperm production.