A female patient is interested to learn more about the ovaries and the production of ova for conception. What should the nurse explain about the development of the ovaries? (Select all that apply.)
A) Oogenesis begins in the ovaries before birth
B) Oogenesis occurs immediately before each ovulation
C) The secondary oocyte has a meiotic division at ovulation
D) The secondary oocyte contains the haploid number of chromosomes
E) The secondary oocyte completes the meiotic division after fertilization
Ans: A, C, D, E
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A patient is admitted to the emergency department with chemical burns to the chest and abdomen. The RN immediately begins lavaging the area with sterile saline. What should the LPN do to assist during this procedure?
a. Prepare intravenous morphine for administration by the RN. b. Apply ice to the burned area. c. Remove the patient's clothing. d. Apply a neutralizing agent.
A nurse on a medical unit overhears a discussion about the failure of psychobiologic interventions for clients with mental disorders. Which statement could be made to counteract that supposition?
1. "There is a current moratorium on development of new drugs to correct biochemical imbalances in the brain." 2. "Contemporary research findings indicate that the field of psychobiology and effective interventions is growing rapidly." 3. "There are subjective reports that exposure to bright light and white noise provides effective treatment for mental disorders." 4. "Restriction of nutrients and non-nutrients is no longer believed to affect behavior."
Several of a nursing student's classmates have enrolled in an NCLEX-PN® review course that will take place over the following weekend
The student is considering joining them, but is unsure whether the course is worthwhile, both in terms of time and money. Which of the following characteristics of the course should prompt the student to avoid enrolling in the review course? A) The course will be presented by DVD with an instructor accessible by e-mail. B) The organizers of the course are practical nurses who work in acute care. C) The course has testimonials from individuals who have previously taken it. D) The course is structured around the Category of Client Needs.
Which analysis of maternal serum may predict chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus?
a. Multiple-marker screening b. Lecithin-sphingomyelin ratio c. Biophysical profile d. Blood type and crossmatch of maternal and fetal serum