Amy and Keith, Both in Their Mid-Twenties, Have Decided to Have

question 85

Multiple Choice

Amy and Keith, both in their mid-twenties, have decided to have a baby. Both are in good health and are physically active, although Keith is a smoker. Amy maintains her weight at about 125 pounds. While they know that parenting is a big responsibility, they are excited about the idea of becoming parents. The one thing that they are concerned about is the history of genetic illnesses that exists in each of their families. After 6 months of not being successful in conceiving, Amy is concerned that she may be infertile. She wants to see a fertility specialist.
-What information is Amy likely to receive when she asks her gynecologist to refer her to a fertility specialist?

• A)Amy should first be examined for endometriosis.
• B)Keith should first be tested for a low sperm count.
• C)Amy should be patient and try for at least another 6 months before being tested for infertility.
• D)Amy and Keith should experiment with different sexual positions when they have intercourse.

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Definitions:

Q-T Interval

A measurement on an electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents the time between the start of the Q wave and the end of the T wave, indicating the time taken for ventricular depolarization and repolarization.

QRS Complex

A series of deflections in an electrocardiogram (ECG) that represents ventricular depolarization before ventricular contraction.

P-R Segment

The P-R segment in an electrocardiogram represents the period between the end of atrial depolarization and the start of ventricular depolarization.

Auscultated

The act of listening to the sounds made by internal organs, especially the heart and lungs, typically with a stethoscope, to diagnose medical conditions.