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Hereditary And Environmental Influences On Childbearing

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Question 1
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A clinic nurse is planning a teaching session for childbearing-age female clients. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session with regard to avoiding exposing a fetus to teratogens?

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A

Use only category A medications during pregnancy.

B

Immunizations should be updated during the first trimester of pregnancy.

C

Use of saunas and hot tubs during pregnancy should be during the winter months only.

D

Alcoholic beverages can be consumed in the first and third trimesters of pregnancy.

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Question 2
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The parents of a child with a karyotype of 47,XY, +21 ask the nurse what this means. Which is an accurate response by the nurse?

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A

This karyotype is for a normal male.

B

This karyotype is for a normal female.

C

This karyotype is for a male with Down syndrome.

D

This karyotype is for a female with Turner's syndrome.

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Question 3
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Multiple Choice

People who have two copies of the same abnormal autosomal dominant gene will usually be:

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A

mildly affected with the disorder.

B

infertile and unable to transmit the gene.

C

carriers of the trait but not affected with the disorder.

D

more severely affected by the disorder than people with one copy of the gene.

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Question 4
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An infant is born with blood type AB. The father is type A and the mother is type B. The father asks why the baby has a blood type different from that of the parents. The nurse's answer should be based on the knowledge that which is true?

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A

Both A and B blood types are dominant.

B

Types A and B are recessive when linked together.

C

The baby has a mutation of the parents' blood types.

D

Type A is recessive and links more easily with type B.

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Question 5
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Multiple Choice

Which statement is true of multifactorial disorders?

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A

They may not be evident until later in life.

B

They are usually present and detectable at birth.

C

The disorders are characterized by multiple defects.

D

Secondary defects are rarely associated with them.

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Question 6
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Which point should the nurse include when telling a couple about the prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders?

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A
The diagnosis may be slow and could be inconclusive.
B
A comprehensive evaluation will result in an accurate diagnosis.
C
Common disorders can be quickly diagnosed through blood tests.
D
Diagnosis can be obtained promptly through most hospital laboratories.
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Question 7
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A client tells the nurse at a prenatal interview that she has quit smoking, only has a glass of wine with dinner, and has cut down on coffee to four cups a day. Which response by the nurse will be most helpful in promoting a lifestyle change?

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A
"Those few things won't cause any trouble. Good for you."
B
"You need to do a lot better than that. You are still hurting your baby."
C
"Here are some pamphlets for you to study. They will help you to find more ways to improve."
D
"You have made some good progress toward having a healthy baby. Let's talk about the changes you have made."
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Question 8
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A 35-year-old client has an amniocentesis performed to find out whether her baby has a chromosomal defect. Which statement indicates that the client understands her situation?

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A
"The doctor will tell me if I should have an abortion when the test results come back."
B
"When all the lab results come back, my husband and I will make a decision about the pregnancy."
C
"My mother must not find out about all this testing. If she does, she will think I'm having an abortion."
D
"I know there are support groups for parents who have a baby with birth defects, but we have plenty of insurance to cover what we need."
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Question 9
Multiple Choice

Which characteristic is related to Down syndrome?

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A
Up-slanting eyes
B
Abnormal genitalia
C
Bleeding tendency
D
Edema of extremities
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Question 10
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Which question posed by the nurse will most likely promote the sharing of sensitive information during a genetic counseling interview?

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A
"What kind of defects or diseases seem to run in the family?"
B
"How many people in your family are mentally retarded or handicapped?"
C
"Did you know that you can always have an abortion if the fetus is abnormal?"
D
"Are there any members of your family who have learning or developmental problems?"
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Question 11
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Testing for the cause of anomalies in a stillborn infant is being done. The mother angrily asks the nurse how long these tests are going to take. The nurse should understand that the mother is:

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A
exhibiting normal grief behavior.
B
trying to place blame on someone.
C
being impatient and unreasonable.
D
feeling guilty and blaming herself.
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Question 12
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During the course of obtaining a genetic history from a female client, you note that there is a family history of a genetic disease on the maternal side but no evidence of symptomatology in the client or the client's children, two girls. Which observation can you make related to genetic expression?

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A
Autosomal dominant expression is observed.
B
X-linked dominant trait is observed.
C
More information is needed to determine the answer.
D
Autosomal recessive expression is observed and both the children will be carriers of the disease process.
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Question 13
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Which statement made by the nurse is evidence of therapeutic communication for a couple who is undergoing genetic counseling and very concerned about the possibility of having a child with a birth defect as a result of a strong family history on both sides of the family?

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A
"It is important to ask other members of your family for any information they can provide that will help obtain more insight into the health history."
B
"Given what you have told me, there is little that anyone can do to improve outcomes."
C
"Although you may feel that you have no options, I can't really discuss these matters as only the physician can provide you with information."
D
"Do you have all your forms filled out correctly? This will make the review easier to accomplish. "
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Question 14
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Identification of a newborn's blood indicates type AB. Based on this assessment, which statement is correct?

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A
Each parent had recessive genes for type O.
B
One parent had type O and the other parent had type A.
C
One parent had type A and the other parent had type B.
D
Each parent had type A.
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Question 15
Multiple Choice

A client presents with curly hair and blue eyes. These findings are consistent with:

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A
phenotype.
B
genotype.
C
dominant alleles.
D
recessive traits.
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Question 16
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A nurse is working with a client to obtain information needed for genetic counseling. Which tool will be used to obtain this information?

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A
Braden scale
B
Genogram
C
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)
D
Serum protein electrophoresis
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Question 17
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The nurse receives a report on an infant whose analysis indicates 47 total chromosomes, with the abnormality noted at chromosome 21. What additional assessments will the nurse include when evaluating the infant?

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A
Cleft palate
B
Protruding tongue
C
Extra fingers or toes (polydactyly)
D
Intellectual developmental delay
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Question 18
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The patient indicates to the clinic nurse that she is trying to become pregnant. The clinic nurse reviews the patient's chart and notes the following laboratory values: blood type O-, RPR nonreactive, rubella nonimmune, HCT 35%. Which laboratory value is most concerning to the nurse?

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A
HCT 35%
B
Blood type O-
C
RPR nonreactive
D
Rubella nonimmune
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Question 19
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The clinic nurse is reviewing charts on prenatal clients. Which client histories should the nurse understand that a referral to a genetic counselor is warranted? (Select all that apply.)

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A
A father who is aged 35
B
A client having a first baby at age 30
C
A family history of unexplained stillbirths
D
A client with a family history of birth defects
E
A client who is a carrier of an X-linked disorder
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Question 20
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The nurse is teaching prenatal clients about avoiding substances or conditions that can harm the fetus. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

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A
Elimination of use of alcohol
B
Avoidance of supplemental folic acid replacement
C
Stabilization of blood glucose levels in a diabetic client with insulin
D
Avoidance of nonurgent radiologic procedures during the pregnancy
E
Avoidance of maternal hyperthermia to temperatures of 37.8° C (100° F) or higher
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