NUR 411: Nursing Concepts for Childbearing
Individuals and Families Exam 1 Questions and Correct
Answers. 678 Questions and Answers. With Complete Solution
Updated 2024. Actual Exam Questions included.
Where does fertilization typically occur?
Outer 1/3 fallopian tube
How long does it typically take for the blastocyst to implant into the side of the
uterus?
4 - 6 days
The union of a single sperm and egg is defined as ___.
Conception
In the process of embryonic and fetal development, during which period does
rapid cellular division occur?
Conception
___ is the origin and maturation of gametes, which occurs through the process of
meiosis.
Gametogenesis (spermatogenesis and oogenesis)
___ is the process by which gametes (egg and sperm) are formed for
reproduction of the organism.
Meiosis
___ is the process by which body cells replicate for growth and development and
cell replacement of the organism.
Mitosis
A ___ is the name for a fertilized egg as it travels through the fallopian tube and
implants in the side of the uterus.
Blastocyst
Sperm live for ___ hours.
48 hours
Eggs are fertile for ___ hours after ovulation.
24 hours
Implantation of a blastocyst occurs in the ___, usually about ___ days after
conception.
Uterus
4 - 6 days
___ occurs in the uterine tube within 24 hours of ovulation.
Fertilization
___ undergoes mitotic divisions, creating 16-cell morula.
Zygote
The ___ period denotes the time in which organs begin to develop; it is the most
critical time for anomalies and miscarriages to occur.
Embryonic period
The endometrium is called the ___ during pregnancy.
Decidua
,Pregnancy lasts for ___ days, ___ weeks, or ___ calendar months.
280 days
40 weeks
9 calendar months
What anatomic system develops throughout the entire pregnancy and throughout
life?
CNS
During which weeks (main embryonic period) is an embryo most susceptible to
teratogens?
Weeks 3 - 8
During which weeks of gestation does the fetal heart and upper lip develop?
Weeks 6 - 8
During which weeks of gestation do upper and lower limbs develop?
Weeks 5/6 - 8
During which weeks of gestation do the ears develop?
Weeks 9 - 32
During which weeks of gestation do the eyes develop?
Week 8 - birth
During which weeks of gestation do the teeth develop?
Week 9 - birth
During which week(s) of gestation does the palate develop?
Week 9
During which weeks of gestation do the external genitals develop?
Weeks 9 - birth
During which weeks of gestation can neural tube defects (NTDs) and mental
retardation occur?
Weeks 3 - 16
What irreversible adverse effects can occur during organogenesis (first
trimester)?
Eye, brain, spinal cord, heart, aortic arch
Jaw, limbs
Palate, limbs, urogenital system, heart
Fingers, genital system
What irreversible adverse effects can occur during histogenesis (second
trimester) and functional maturation (third trimester)?
External genitals
Weight
Behavior
What outlawed pharmaceutical, marketed to eliminate pregnancy-induced nausea
and vomiting, was found to cause congenital anomalies?
Thalidomide
When should a woman plan to see her primary care provider for her first prenatal
visit?
Weeks 9 - 11
,As the placenta develops throughout a pregnancy, human chorionic
gonadotropin (hCG) (increases/decreases) by week 10, while human chorionic
somatomammotropin (hcs) (increases/decreases) steadily.
hCG decreases
hcs increases
What hormones does the placenta release?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Human placental lactogen (hPL)
Progesterone
Estrogen
What metabolic functions does the placenta serve?
Respiration
Nutrition
Excretion
Storage
Transportation
Thermoregulation
The placenta contains ___ artery(ies) and ___ vein(s).
2 arteries
1 vein
The (arteries/vein) in the placenta release(s) waste and carbon dioxide.
Arteries
The (arteries/vein) in the placenta deliver(s) oxygen to the fetus.
Vein
How much amniotic fluid makes up the bag of waters?
800 - 1200 cc (at term)
What are the main functions of amniotic fluid?
Cushions fetus
Allows for normal growth
___ denotes too much fluid in the bag of waters, resulting in over distention of
the uterus, which causes problems with labor or postpartum. This may be caused
by gestational diabetes or congenital anomalies.
Polyhydramnios
___ denotes an amniotic fluid deficit, resulting in insufficient cushion for the
fetus.
Oligohydramnios
The embryo develops in a ___ manner, meaning head first, then progresses
downward towards the toes.
Cephalocaudal
The ability to survive outside of the uterus is defined as ___.
Viability
___ weeks is considered viable age.
23 weeks
During the first ___ weeks of pregnancy, the developing 'child' is referred to as an
embryo, whereas after ___ weeks, it is considered a fetus.
, Embryo = < 9 weeks
Fetus = 9 + weeks
Hematopoiesis begins at week ___.
Week 6
The gastrointestinal system begins developing at week ___ and is mature by ___
weeks.
Week 4
36 weeks
Why is vitamin K administered at delivery?
Facilitate synthesis of clotting factors
The hepatic system begins developing at week ___.
Week 4
One of the last organ systems to mature, the respiratory system begins
developing at week ___ and is considered fully-mature by age ___.
Week 4
8 years
___ allows alveoli to expand and absorb oxygen. It is present at week 32
gestation.
Surfactant
Why do preterm delivery babies around 28 weeks have varying hospital stay
lengths?
Surfactant not yet reached optimal levels - breathing problems
Newborns void within ___ hours of delivery. The black, sticky first stool is
referred to as ___.
24 hours
Meconium
When would a fetus's genitalia be visible on an ultrasound?
Week 9
What types of substances are considered absolutely unsafe for a pregnant
woman?
Bug spray with DEET
Retin-A for acne
Advil (ibuprofen)
Live MMR vaccine
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Coumadin
Antithyroid agents
Diethylstilbesterol (DES)
Tetracycline antibiotics
Lithium
Trimethadione
Antineoplastic agents
Folid acid antagonists
St. John's wort (potentially; advised against)
Long hot tub sessions
Individuals and Families Exam 1 Questions and Correct
Answers. 678 Questions and Answers. With Complete Solution
Updated 2024. Actual Exam Questions included.
Where does fertilization typically occur?
Outer 1/3 fallopian tube
How long does it typically take for the blastocyst to implant into the side of the
uterus?
4 - 6 days
The union of a single sperm and egg is defined as ___.
Conception
In the process of embryonic and fetal development, during which period does
rapid cellular division occur?
Conception
___ is the origin and maturation of gametes, which occurs through the process of
meiosis.
Gametogenesis (spermatogenesis and oogenesis)
___ is the process by which gametes (egg and sperm) are formed for
reproduction of the organism.
Meiosis
___ is the process by which body cells replicate for growth and development and
cell replacement of the organism.
Mitosis
A ___ is the name for a fertilized egg as it travels through the fallopian tube and
implants in the side of the uterus.
Blastocyst
Sperm live for ___ hours.
48 hours
Eggs are fertile for ___ hours after ovulation.
24 hours
Implantation of a blastocyst occurs in the ___, usually about ___ days after
conception.
Uterus
4 - 6 days
___ occurs in the uterine tube within 24 hours of ovulation.
Fertilization
___ undergoes mitotic divisions, creating 16-cell morula.
Zygote
The ___ period denotes the time in which organs begin to develop; it is the most
critical time for anomalies and miscarriages to occur.
Embryonic period
The endometrium is called the ___ during pregnancy.
Decidua
,Pregnancy lasts for ___ days, ___ weeks, or ___ calendar months.
280 days
40 weeks
9 calendar months
What anatomic system develops throughout the entire pregnancy and throughout
life?
CNS
During which weeks (main embryonic period) is an embryo most susceptible to
teratogens?
Weeks 3 - 8
During which weeks of gestation does the fetal heart and upper lip develop?
Weeks 6 - 8
During which weeks of gestation do upper and lower limbs develop?
Weeks 5/6 - 8
During which weeks of gestation do the ears develop?
Weeks 9 - 32
During which weeks of gestation do the eyes develop?
Week 8 - birth
During which weeks of gestation do the teeth develop?
Week 9 - birth
During which week(s) of gestation does the palate develop?
Week 9
During which weeks of gestation do the external genitals develop?
Weeks 9 - birth
During which weeks of gestation can neural tube defects (NTDs) and mental
retardation occur?
Weeks 3 - 16
What irreversible adverse effects can occur during organogenesis (first
trimester)?
Eye, brain, spinal cord, heart, aortic arch
Jaw, limbs
Palate, limbs, urogenital system, heart
Fingers, genital system
What irreversible adverse effects can occur during histogenesis (second
trimester) and functional maturation (third trimester)?
External genitals
Weight
Behavior
What outlawed pharmaceutical, marketed to eliminate pregnancy-induced nausea
and vomiting, was found to cause congenital anomalies?
Thalidomide
When should a woman plan to see her primary care provider for her first prenatal
visit?
Weeks 9 - 11
,As the placenta develops throughout a pregnancy, human chorionic
gonadotropin (hCG) (increases/decreases) by week 10, while human chorionic
somatomammotropin (hcs) (increases/decreases) steadily.
hCG decreases
hcs increases
What hormones does the placenta release?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Human placental lactogen (hPL)
Progesterone
Estrogen
What metabolic functions does the placenta serve?
Respiration
Nutrition
Excretion
Storage
Transportation
Thermoregulation
The placenta contains ___ artery(ies) and ___ vein(s).
2 arteries
1 vein
The (arteries/vein) in the placenta release(s) waste and carbon dioxide.
Arteries
The (arteries/vein) in the placenta deliver(s) oxygen to the fetus.
Vein
How much amniotic fluid makes up the bag of waters?
800 - 1200 cc (at term)
What are the main functions of amniotic fluid?
Cushions fetus
Allows for normal growth
___ denotes too much fluid in the bag of waters, resulting in over distention of
the uterus, which causes problems with labor or postpartum. This may be caused
by gestational diabetes or congenital anomalies.
Polyhydramnios
___ denotes an amniotic fluid deficit, resulting in insufficient cushion for the
fetus.
Oligohydramnios
The embryo develops in a ___ manner, meaning head first, then progresses
downward towards the toes.
Cephalocaudal
The ability to survive outside of the uterus is defined as ___.
Viability
___ weeks is considered viable age.
23 weeks
During the first ___ weeks of pregnancy, the developing 'child' is referred to as an
embryo, whereas after ___ weeks, it is considered a fetus.
, Embryo = < 9 weeks
Fetus = 9 + weeks
Hematopoiesis begins at week ___.
Week 6
The gastrointestinal system begins developing at week ___ and is mature by ___
weeks.
Week 4
36 weeks
Why is vitamin K administered at delivery?
Facilitate synthesis of clotting factors
The hepatic system begins developing at week ___.
Week 4
One of the last organ systems to mature, the respiratory system begins
developing at week ___ and is considered fully-mature by age ___.
Week 4
8 years
___ allows alveoli to expand and absorb oxygen. It is present at week 32
gestation.
Surfactant
Why do preterm delivery babies around 28 weeks have varying hospital stay
lengths?
Surfactant not yet reached optimal levels - breathing problems
Newborns void within ___ hours of delivery. The black, sticky first stool is
referred to as ___.
24 hours
Meconium
When would a fetus's genitalia be visible on an ultrasound?
Week 9
What types of substances are considered absolutely unsafe for a pregnant
woman?
Bug spray with DEET
Retin-A for acne
Advil (ibuprofen)
Live MMR vaccine
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Coumadin
Antithyroid agents
Diethylstilbesterol (DES)
Tetracycline antibiotics
Lithium
Trimethadione
Antineoplastic agents
Folid acid antagonists
St. John's wort (potentially; advised against)
Long hot tub sessions
