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) A client at 8 weeks' gestation has been advised to have the embryo
undergo genetic testing. The nurse instructs the client that the area of
the embryo being tested is which of the following?
A) Chorion
B) Amnion
C) Ectoderm
D) Endometrium
Ans: a
A client informs the nurse of a positive result from an early pregnancy
test but wants to be sure that she is pregnant. Which response is the
most appropriate for the nurse to make?
A) "Pregnancy can be detected 24 to 48 hours after conception,
depending on the test."
B) "Pregnancy cannot be detected before 12 days after conception."
C) "Most early pregnancy tests are not reliable."
D) "Most pregnancy tests cannot differentiate between pregnancy and
premenstrual hormone levels."
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Ans: a
The nurse is instructing a client who is at 10 weeks' gestation on
smoking cessation and avoiding substance abuse because these
substances will:
A) Interfere with hormone excretion of the fetus.
B) Facilitate the transfer of viruses and other diseases into the
developing fetus.
C) Pass into the developing fetus through the placenta very easily.
D) Stop the synthesis of protein in the developing fetus.
Ans: c
A client at 12 weeks' gestation with her first child tells the nurse that
she is concerned that her husband does not want the baby because he
has a renewed interest in playing tennis and visiting with college
friends after work. The nurse realizes the client is describing a(n):
A) Father's reaction normally seen in the second trimester of
pregnancy.
B) Father's reaction normally seen in the third trimester of pregnancy.
C) Father's reaction normally seen in the first trimester of pregnancy.
D) Atypical reaction of the father to pregnancy that should be further
examined.
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Ans: c
After learning that she is pregnant, an adolescent client asks for
information that she needs to know about the pregnancy and the baby
because she cannot afford to see a doctor. The nurse should do which
of the following?
A) Provide the client with information on resources to assist with
medical care during the pregnancy and after delivery.
B) Instruct the client on aspects of pregnancy, fetal development, and
labor and delivery.
C) Ask the client if her parents are aware that she is pregnant and if she
is covered by their medical insurance.
D) Tell the client that the father of the baby is responsible to pay for
medical care for her during the pregnancy and after delivery
Ans: a
An adolescent client at 34 weeks' gestation tells the nurse that she
cannot wait for "all of this to be over" so she can resume her normal
life. With which question should the nurse respond to this client?
A) "Are your friends excited about the baby coming and planning a
shower for you?"
B) "Have you done anything to prepare for the baby coming home after
delivery?"
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C) "Do you miss school and spending time with your friends?"
D) "Have you been able to get enough rest while keeping up with your
studies?"
Ans: b
A client who says she is "about 6 weeks pregnant" hears the baby's
heartbeat for the first time through a Doppler. What does this
assessment finding indicate to the nurse?
A) The mother is at 8 to 12 weeks' gestation.
B) The mother is at 16 weeks' gestation.
C) The mother is at 4 to 8 weeks' gestation.
D) The mother is at 20 weeks' gestation
Ans: a
A client is surprised to learn of being pregnant because the home
pregnancy test was negative when it was used a month ago. What
should the nurse respond to this client?
A) "Home pregnancy tests are unreliable and should not be used
without an ultrasound afterward to confirm pregnancy."
B) "Home pregnancy tests can provide a false negative and should be
repeated in a week if your period has not yet started."
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repro-exam-nclex question Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded s
) A client at 8 weeks' gestation has been advised to have the embryo
undergo genetic testing. The nurse instructs the client that the area of
the embryo being tested is which of the following?
A) Chorion
B) Amnion
C) Ectoderm
D) Endometrium
Ans: a
A client informs the nurse of a positive result from an early pregnancy
test but wants to be sure that she is pregnant. Which response is the
most appropriate for the nurse to make?
A) "Pregnancy can be detected 24 to 48 hours after conception,
depending on the test."
B) "Pregnancy cannot be detected before 12 days after conception."
C) "Most early pregnancy tests are not reliable."
D) "Most pregnancy tests cannot differentiate between pregnancy and
premenstrual hormone levels."
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Ans: a
The nurse is instructing a client who is at 10 weeks' gestation on
smoking cessation and avoiding substance abuse because these
substances will:
A) Interfere with hormone excretion of the fetus.
B) Facilitate the transfer of viruses and other diseases into the
developing fetus.
C) Pass into the developing fetus through the placenta very easily.
D) Stop the synthesis of protein in the developing fetus.
Ans: c
A client at 12 weeks' gestation with her first child tells the nurse that
she is concerned that her husband does not want the baby because he
has a renewed interest in playing tennis and visiting with college
friends after work. The nurse realizes the client is describing a(n):
A) Father's reaction normally seen in the second trimester of
pregnancy.
B) Father's reaction normally seen in the third trimester of pregnancy.
C) Father's reaction normally seen in the first trimester of pregnancy.
D) Atypical reaction of the father to pregnancy that should be further
examined.
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Ans: c
After learning that she is pregnant, an adolescent client asks for
information that she needs to know about the pregnancy and the baby
because she cannot afford to see a doctor. The nurse should do which
of the following?
A) Provide the client with information on resources to assist with
medical care during the pregnancy and after delivery.
B) Instruct the client on aspects of pregnancy, fetal development, and
labor and delivery.
C) Ask the client if her parents are aware that she is pregnant and if she
is covered by their medical insurance.
D) Tell the client that the father of the baby is responsible to pay for
medical care for her during the pregnancy and after delivery
Ans: a
An adolescent client at 34 weeks' gestation tells the nurse that she
cannot wait for "all of this to be over" so she can resume her normal
life. With which question should the nurse respond to this client?
A) "Are your friends excited about the baby coming and planning a
shower for you?"
B) "Have you done anything to prepare for the baby coming home after
delivery?"
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C) "Do you miss school and spending time with your friends?"
D) "Have you been able to get enough rest while keeping up with your
studies?"
Ans: b
A client who says she is "about 6 weeks pregnant" hears the baby's
heartbeat for the first time through a Doppler. What does this
assessment finding indicate to the nurse?
A) The mother is at 8 to 12 weeks' gestation.
B) The mother is at 16 weeks' gestation.
C) The mother is at 4 to 8 weeks' gestation.
D) The mother is at 20 weeks' gestation
Ans: a
A client is surprised to learn of being pregnant because the home
pregnancy test was negative when it was used a month ago. What
should the nurse respond to this client?
A) "Home pregnancy tests are unreliable and should not be used
without an ultrasound afterward to confirm pregnancy."
B) "Home pregnancy tests can provide a false negative and should be
repeated in a week if your period has not yet started."
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