Infertility
Infertility ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is providing education on risk factors for infertility.
Which of the following factors increase the risk of infertility? (Select three.).
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a risk factor for infertility. PID is an infection of the female reproductive organs, and if left untreated, it can lead to scarring and damage to the fallopian tubes, increasing the risk of infertility. Therefore, this statement is accurate.
Regular exercise, in moderation, is generally associated with improved overall health but is not typically considered a risk factor for infertility. In fact, regular exercise can have positive effects on fertility by helping to maintain a healthy body weight and reducing stress. Therefore, this statement is less accurate than choices A, C, and D.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a risk factor for infertility. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that can disrupt ovulation and menstrual cycles, making it harder for women to conceive. Therefore, this statement is accurate.
Exposure to certain toxins or chemicals is a known risk factor for infertility, as discussed earlier in the rationale for question 47. Environmental toxins and chemicals can negatively impact reproductive health, increasing the risk of infertility. Therefore, this statement is accurate.
Advanced paternal age is a risk factor for infertility, as older men may experience a decrease in sperm quality and quantity. However, it is not one of the correct choices in this question. Therefore, this statement is not accurate in the context of the question.
Choice A rationale:
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a risk factor for infertility.
PID is an infection of the female reproductive organs, and if left untreated, it can lead to scarring and damage to the fallopian tubes, increasing the risk of infertility.
Therefore, this statement is accurate.
Choice B rationale:
Regular exercise, in moderation, is generally associated with improved overall health but is not typically considered a risk factor for infertility.
In fact, regular exercise can have positive effects on fertility by helping to maintain a healthy body weight and reducing stress.
Therefore, this statement is less accurate than choices A, C, and D.
Choice C rationale:
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a risk factor for infertility.
PCOS is a hormonal disorder that can disrupt ovulation and menstrual cycles, making it harder for women to conceive.
Therefore, this statement is accurate.
Choice D rationale:
Exposure to certain toxins or chemicals is a known risk factor for infertility, as discussed earlier in the rationale for question 47.
Environmental toxins and chemicals can negatively impact reproductive health, increasing the risk of infertility.
Therefore, this statement is accurate.
Choice D rationale:
Exposure to certain toxins or chemicals is a known risk factor for infertility, as discussed earlier in the rationale for question 47.
Environmental toxins and chemicals can negatively impact reproductive health, increasing the risk of infertility.
Therefore, this statement is accurate.
Choice E rationale:
Advanced paternal age is a risk factor for infertility, as older men may experience a decrease in sperm quality and quantity.
However, it is not one of the correct choices in this question.
Therefore, this statement is not accurate in the context of the question.