The most basic information a maternity nurse should have concerning conception is:
1. ova are considered fertile 48 to 72 hours after ovulation.
2. sperm remain viable within the woman's reproductive system for an average of 12 to 24 hours.
3. conception is achieved when a sperm successfully penetrates the membrane sur-rounding the ovum.
4. implantation in the endometrium occurs 6 to 10 days after conception.
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1. Incorrect. Ova are considered fertile for about 24 hours after ovulation.
2. Incorrect. Sperm remain viable within the woman's reproductive system for an average of 2 to 3 days.
3. Incorrect. The penetration of the ovum by the sperm is fertilization. Conception occurs when the zygote, the first cell of the new individual, is formed.
4. Correct. After implantation the endometrium is called the decidua.
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