Question 1

The nurse explains that sperm can remain viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as:

Accepted Answer

Sperm can remain viable in the reproductive tract of the female for as long as 4 to 5 days.

Question 2

The nurse outlines the phases of the sexual response.Arrange the phases in order of occurrence.
A) Nipples become erect.
B) Involuntary muscle spasms occur.
C) Engorgement resolves.
D) Heart rate slows.
E) Skin flushes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse outlines the phases of the...

Question 3

The nurse explains that the sperm are nourished by secretions from the:

Accepted Answer

The Cowper's gland secretions nourish the sperm.

Question 4

In males the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)and the luteinizing hormone (LH)from the anterior pituitary stimulate testosterone production in the ________ cells of the testes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In males the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)and the...

Question 5

The nurse clarifies that puberty ends for a male when:

Accepted Answer

Puberty ends for a male when mature sperm are formed by the testes.

Question 6

The nurse explains that the fallopian tubes have which function(s)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The fallopian tube provides passage for both sperm and ova,offering an optimum place for fertilization and a safe environment for the zygote.

Question 7

The nurse conducting a sex education class for junior high students describes some cultural rites celebrating the entry to adulthood.Which would be included? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Some cultures celebrate the entry to adulthood with rites such as displays of strength,bravery,self-reliance,and self-defense.Ritual circumcisions and bar and bat mitzvahs are also entry rites to adulthood.Lack of such rituals can sometimes confuse young people because there is no evidence of acceptance as an adult.

Question 8

By reading a pregnant patient's history and physical,the nurse recognizes what information that might indicate the need for a cesarean delivery? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Pelvic conditions that might predispose to a cesarean delivery are childhood rickets,pelvic fracture,and immobile coccyx.

Question 9

Using a diagram,the nurse points out which bones that are part of the pelvis? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The bones of the pelvis are two innominates,the sacrum,and the coccyx.

Question 10

The nurse encourages the members of a prenatal class to seriously consider breastfeeding because,in addition to nourishment for the infant,breast milk provides:

Accepted Answer

Breast milk provides maternal antibodies to the infant that give the child acquired immunity from some diseases for several months.

Question 11

When the nurse reads in the history and physical of a pregnant patient that she has a platypelloid pelvis,the nurse is aware that this pelvis has a narrow _____________ diameter,making a vaginal birth unlikely.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the nurse reads in the history...

Question 12

The nurse explains that testosterone is responsible for males exceeding females in which aspect(s)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, which include increased muscle mass and strength, taller stature, and higher hematocrit levels (the proportion of red blood cells in blood). Agility and mental concentration are not directly related to testosterone.

Quiz 2: Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology