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NURS 4215 (MOD 1-3) NCLEX STYLE EXAM NEWEST 2026
EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS VERIFIED
Which fetal circulatory structure connects the umbilical vein to the inferior
vena cava?
A) Ductus venosus
B) Foramen ovale
C) Ductus arteriosus
D) Pulmonary artery
A
What is the main role of the placenta in pregnancy?
A) Filter maternal waste
B) Provide nutrition and oxygen to the fetus
C) Produce maternal hormones
D) Prevent all maternal-fetal infections
B
Which fetal organ is nonfunctional in utero?
A) Liver
B) Lungs
C) Kidneys
D) Heart
B
Which nursing action is a priority for a pregnant woman undergoing genetic
counseling?
A) Encourage her to terminate the pregnancy
B) Ensure informed consent for genetic testing
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C) Avoid discussing possible abnormal results
D) Limit patient questions to reduce anxiety
B
A patient with a high-risk pregnancy asks about genetic testing. What is the
nurse’s best response?
A) "It can help determine the risk of genetic disorders in the fetus."
B) "Genetic testing is only for women over 40."
C) "All genetic testing is mandatory."
D) "Genetic tests will prevent all birth defects."
A
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate when discussing genetic
disorders with a patient?
A) Use medical jargon to sound knowledgeableB) Provide emotional support
and education
B) Avoid discussing potential complications
C) Withhold information unless asked
D) Provide emotional support and education
D
What should a nurse emphasize when providing genetic counseling to a
couple?
A) The results will always confirm a disorder
B) It is the couple’s decision whether to proceed with testing
C) Genetic testing is required for all pregnant women
D) Test results are always 100% accurate
B
Which statement indicates a need for further teaching about amniocentesis?
A) "This test carries some risk of miscarriage."
B) "It can detect genetic abnormalities."
C) "It determines my baby’s sex with 100% accuracy."
D) "The procedure involves withdrawing fluid from the amniotic sac."
C
What is the term for an individual’s observable characteristics?
A) Genotype
B) Phenotype
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C) Allele
D) Karyotype
B
Which term describes an individual with two identical alleles for a trait?A)
Homozygous
B) Heterozygous
C) Dominant
D) Recessive
A
Which disorder is associated with a missing sex chromosome (45, X)?
A) Down syndrome
B) Klinefelter syndrome
C) Turner syndrome
D) Fragile X syndrome
C
A child inherits an autosomal dominant disorder. What does this mean?
A) Both parents must be carriers
B) Only one parent must have the gene for the child to inherit it
C) The child cannot pass it to their offspring
D) The child will always have severe symptoms
B
Which type of inheritance pattern is seen in sickle cell anemia?
A) Autosomal dominant
B) Autosomal recessive
C) X-linked dominant
D) Multifactorial
B
Which structure prevents maternal blood from mixing with fetal blood?A)
Amniotic sac
B) Placenta
C) Umbilical cord
D) Chorion
B
What is the function of surfactant in fetal lung development?
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A) Increases blood flow to the lungs
B) Enhances fetal heartbeat
C) Prevents alveoli from collapsing at birth
D) Strengthens lung muscles
C
Which genetic disorder results from an extra chromosome 21?
A) Cystic fibrosis
B) Down syndrome
C) Hemophilia
D) Marfan syndrome
B
What is a primary nursing role in genetic counseling?
A) Providing accurate information and emotional support
B) Making all genetic decisions for the patient
C) Telling the patient which tests to have
D) Discouraging patients from seeking second opinions
A
Which fetal blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the
fetus?
A) Umbilical artery
B) Ductus arteriosus
C) Umbilical vein
D) Pulmonary vein
C
Which of the following structures contributes to the development of the
placenta?
A) Amnion
B) Chorion
C) Yolk sac
D) Endometrium
B
Which structure allows oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to mix in the fetal
heart?
A) Ductus venosus
NURS 4215 (MOD 1-3) NCLEX STYLE EXAM NEWEST 2026
EXAM QUESTIONS LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS VERIFIED
Which fetal circulatory structure connects the umbilical vein to the inferior
vena cava?
A) Ductus venosus
B) Foramen ovale
C) Ductus arteriosus
D) Pulmonary artery
A
What is the main role of the placenta in pregnancy?
A) Filter maternal waste
B) Provide nutrition and oxygen to the fetus
C) Produce maternal hormones
D) Prevent all maternal-fetal infections
B
Which fetal organ is nonfunctional in utero?
A) Liver
B) Lungs
C) Kidneys
D) Heart
B
Which nursing action is a priority for a pregnant woman undergoing genetic
counseling?
A) Encourage her to terminate the pregnancy
B) Ensure informed consent for genetic testing
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C) Avoid discussing possible abnormal results
D) Limit patient questions to reduce anxiety
B
A patient with a high-risk pregnancy asks about genetic testing. What is the
nurse’s best response?
A) "It can help determine the risk of genetic disorders in the fetus."
B) "Genetic testing is only for women over 40."
C) "All genetic testing is mandatory."
D) "Genetic tests will prevent all birth defects."
A
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate when discussing genetic
disorders with a patient?
A) Use medical jargon to sound knowledgeableB) Provide emotional support
and education
B) Avoid discussing potential complications
C) Withhold information unless asked
D) Provide emotional support and education
D
What should a nurse emphasize when providing genetic counseling to a
couple?
A) The results will always confirm a disorder
B) It is the couple’s decision whether to proceed with testing
C) Genetic testing is required for all pregnant women
D) Test results are always 100% accurate
B
Which statement indicates a need for further teaching about amniocentesis?
A) "This test carries some risk of miscarriage."
B) "It can detect genetic abnormalities."
C) "It determines my baby’s sex with 100% accuracy."
D) "The procedure involves withdrawing fluid from the amniotic sac."
C
What is the term for an individual’s observable characteristics?
A) Genotype
B) Phenotype
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C) Allele
D) Karyotype
B
Which term describes an individual with two identical alleles for a trait?A)
Homozygous
B) Heterozygous
C) Dominant
D) Recessive
A
Which disorder is associated with a missing sex chromosome (45, X)?
A) Down syndrome
B) Klinefelter syndrome
C) Turner syndrome
D) Fragile X syndrome
C
A child inherits an autosomal dominant disorder. What does this mean?
A) Both parents must be carriers
B) Only one parent must have the gene for the child to inherit it
C) The child cannot pass it to their offspring
D) The child will always have severe symptoms
B
Which type of inheritance pattern is seen in sickle cell anemia?
A) Autosomal dominant
B) Autosomal recessive
C) X-linked dominant
D) Multifactorial
B
Which structure prevents maternal blood from mixing with fetal blood?A)
Amniotic sac
B) Placenta
C) Umbilical cord
D) Chorion
B
What is the function of surfactant in fetal lung development?
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A) Increases blood flow to the lungs
B) Enhances fetal heartbeat
C) Prevents alveoli from collapsing at birth
D) Strengthens lung muscles
C
Which genetic disorder results from an extra chromosome 21?
A) Cystic fibrosis
B) Down syndrome
C) Hemophilia
D) Marfan syndrome
B
What is a primary nursing role in genetic counseling?
A) Providing accurate information and emotional support
B) Making all genetic decisions for the patient
C) Telling the patient which tests to have
D) Discouraging patients from seeking second opinions
A
Which fetal blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the
fetus?
A) Umbilical artery
B) Ductus arteriosus
C) Umbilical vein
D) Pulmonary vein
C
Which of the following structures contributes to the development of the
placenta?
A) Amnion
B) Chorion
C) Yolk sac
D) Endometrium
B
Which structure allows oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to mix in the fetal
heart?
A) Ductus venosus
