Question 1

Which statement regarding gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Semen is collected after laparoscopy.
B)   Women must have two normal fallopian tubes.
C)   Ovulation spontaneously occurs.
D)   Ova and sperm are transferred to one tube.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

A couple have arrived for their preprocedural In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) interview.Which explanation regarding the procedure is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   "The procedure begins with collecting eggs from the woman's ovaries."
B)   "A donor embryo will be transferred into the woman's uterus."
C)   "Donor sperm will be used to inseminate the woman."
D)   "Don't worry about the technical stuff;that's what we are here for."E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A probable cause for increasing infertility is the societal delay in pregnancy until later in life.What are the natural reasons for the decrease in female fertility? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)   Ovulation dysfunction
B)   Endocrine dysfunction
C)   Organ damage from toxins
D)   Endometriosis
E)   Tubal infectionsF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 4

Male fertility declines slowly after age 40 years;however,no cessation of sperm production analogous to menopause in women occurs in men.What condition is not associated with advanced paternal age?

Accepted Answer

A)   Autosomal dominant disorder
B)   Schizophrenia
C)   Autism spectrum disorder
D)   Down syndromeE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

A couple comes in for an infertility workup,having attempted to achieve pregnancy for 2 years.The woman,37 years of age,has always had irregular menstrual cycles but is otherwise healthy.The man has fathered two children from a previous marriage and had a vasectomy reversal 2 years ago.The man has had two normal semen analyses,but the sperm seem to be clumped together.What additional testing is needed?

Accepted Answer

A)   Testicular biopsy
B)   Antisperm antibodies
C)   Serum prolactin level
D)   Examination for testicular infectionE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 6

Women who have undergone an oophorectomy,have ovarian failure,or a genetic defect may be eligible to receive donor oocytes (eggs) .Which statements regarding oocyte donation are accurate? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)   Donor is inseminated with semen from the parent.
B)   Donor eggs can be fertilized with the male partner's sperm.
C)   Donors are under 35 years of age.
D)   Recipient undergoes hormonal stimulation.
E)   Ovum is placed into a surrogate.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E) B,C,D

Question 7

A couple is attempting to cope with an infertility problem.They want to know what they can do to preserve their emotional equilibrium.What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Tell your friends and family so that they can help you."
B)   "Talk only to other friends who are infertile,because only they can help."
C)   "Get involved with a support group.I'll give you some names."
D)   "Start adoption proceedings immediately,because adopting an infant can be very difficult."E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which test is performed around the time of ovulation to diagnose the basis of infertility?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hysterosalpingogram
B)   Vaginal ultrasonography
C)   Laparoscopy
D)   Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levelE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

A man smokes two packs of cigarettes a day.He wants to know if smoking is contributing to the difficulty he and his wife are having getting pregnant.Which guidance should the nurse provide?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Your sperm count seems to be okay in the first semen analysis."
B)   "Only marijuana cigarettes affect sperm count."
C)   "Although smoking has no effect on sperm count,it can give you lung cancer."
D)   "Smoking can reduce the quality of your sperm."E) B) and C)
F) C) and D) D

Question 10

Which procedure falls into the category of micromanipulation techniques of the follicle? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)   Intrauterine insemination
B)   Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
C)   Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ISCI) 
D)   Assisted hatching
E)   IVF-ETF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Many factors,male and female,contribute to normal fertility.Which factors are possible causes for female infertility? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)   Congenital or developmental
B)   Hormonal or ovulatory
C)   Tubal or peritoneal
D)   Uterine
E)   Emotional or psychologicF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Significant advances have been made with most reproductive technologies.Which improvement has resulted in increased success related to preimplantation genetic diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Embryos are transferred at the cleavage stage.
B)   Embryos are transferred at the blastocyst stage.
C)   More than two embryos can be transferred at a time.
D)   Two cells are removed from each embryo.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 9: Infertility

Which statement regarding gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) is most accurate?

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A couple have arrived for their preprocedural In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) interview.Which explanation regarding the procedure is most accurate?

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A probable cause for increasing infertility is the societal delay in pregnancy until later in life.What are the natural reasons for the decrease in female fertility? (Select all that apply. )

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Male fertility declines slowly after age 40 years;however,no cessation of sperm production analogous to menopause in women occurs in men.What condition is not associated with advanced paternal age?

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Women who have undergone an oophorectomy,have ovarian failure,or a genetic defect may be eligible to receive donor oocytes (eggs) .Which statements regarding oocyte donation are accurate? (Select all that apply. )

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A couple is attempting to cope with an infertility problem.They want to know what they can do to preserve their emotional equilibrium.What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

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Which test is performed around the time of ovulation to diagnose the basis of infertility?

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A man smokes two packs of cigarettes a day.He wants to know if smoking is contributing to the difficulty he and his wife are having getting pregnant.Which guidance should the nurse provide?

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Which procedure falls into the category of micromanipulation techniques of the follicle? (Select all that apply. )

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Many factors,male and female,contribute to normal fertility.Which factors are possible causes for female infertility? (Select all that apply. )

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Significant advances have been made with most reproductive technologies.Which improvement has resulted in increased success related to preimplantation genetic diagnosis?

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Exam 9: Infertility

Which statement regarding gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT) is most accurate?

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A couple have arrived for their preprocedural In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) interview.Which explanation regarding the procedure is most accurate?

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A probable cause for increasing infertility is the societal delay in pregnancy until later in life.What are the natural reasons for the decrease in female fertility? (Select all that apply. )

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Male fertility declines slowly after age 40 years;however,no cessation of sperm production analogous to menopause in women occurs in men.What condition is not associated with advanced paternal age?

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Women who have undergone an oophorectomy,have ovarian failure,or a genetic defect may be eligible to receive donor oocytes (eggs) .Which statements regarding oocyte donation are accurate? (Select all that apply. )

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A couple is attempting to cope with an infertility problem.They want to know what they can do to preserve their emotional equilibrium.What is the nurse's most appropriate response?

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Which test is performed around the time of ovulation to diagnose the basis of infertility?

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A man smokes two packs of cigarettes a day.He wants to know if smoking is contributing to the difficulty he and his wife are having getting pregnant.Which guidance should the nurse provide?

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Which procedure falls into the category of micromanipulation techniques of the follicle? (Select all that apply. )

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Many factors,male and female,contribute to normal fertility.Which factors are possible causes for female infertility? (Select all that apply. )

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Significant advances have been made with most reproductive technologies.Which improvement has resulted in increased success related to preimplantation genetic diagnosis?

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