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Chapter 03: Fetal Development

Introduction to Maternity And Pediatric Nursing, 7th Edition by Gloria Leifer

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Chapter 03: Fetal Development

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. What is the total number of chromosomes contained in a mature sperm or ovum?
a. 22
b. 23
c. 44
d. 46

 

 

ANS:  B

Gametes (sex chromosomes) contain 23 chromosomes.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 31          OBJ:   2

TOP:   Gametogenesis                                KEY:  Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development

 

  1. A pregnant woman states, “My husband hopes I will give him a boy because we have three girls.” What will the nurse explain to this woman?
a. The sex chromosome of the fertilized ovum determines the gender of the child.
b. When the sperm and ovum are united, there is a 75% chance the child will be a girl.
c. When the pH of the female reproductive tract is acidic, the child will be a girl.
d. If a sperm carrying a Y chromosome fertilizes an ovum, then a boy is produced.

 

 

ANS:  D

When a Y-bearing sperm fertilizes an ovum, a male child is produced.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 33          OBJ:   3

TOP:   Sex Determination                           KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development

 

  1. What is the most common site for fertilization?
a. Lower segment of the uterus
b. Outer third of the fallopian tube near the ovary
c. Upper portion of the uterus
d. Area of the fallopian tube farthest from the ovary

 

 

ANS:  B

Fertilization takes place in the outer third of the fallopian tube, which is closest to the ovary.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 33          OBJ:   3

TOP:   Fertilization    KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development

 

  1. The embryo is termed a fetus at which stage of prenatal development?
a. 2 weeks
b. 4 weeks
c. 9 weeks
d. 16 weeks

 

 

ANS:  C

The fetus (third stage of prenatal development) begins at the ninth week and continues until the 40th week of gestation or until birth.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 36          OBJ:   4

TOP:   Prenatal Developmental Milestones

KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development

 

  1. The nurse is reviewing fetal circulation with a pregnant patient and explains that blood circulates through the placenta to the fetus. What vessel(s) carry blood to the fetus?
a. One umbilical vein
b. Two umbilical veins
c. One umbilical artery
d. Two umbilical arteries

 

 

ANS:  A

The umbilical vein transports richly oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus.

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 39-40     OBJ:   7

TOP:   Fetal Circulation                             KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development

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