Exam 4: Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Childbearing

People who have two copies of the same abnormal autosomal dominant gene are generally

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

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

The nurse is explaining genetics to a group of nursing students. Which are autosomal recessive disorders that the nurse should discuss during the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

Two healthy parents who carry the same abnormal autosomal recessive gene have what percentage chance of having a child affected with the disorder caused by this gene? Record your answer as a whole number. _____%

Which question posed by the nurse will most likely promote the sharing of sensitive information during a genetic counseling interview?

A couple is undergoing genetic counseling and are 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. Which statement made by the nurse is evidence of therapeutic communication?

Testing for the cause of anomalies in a stillborn infant is underway. The mother angrily asks the nurse how long these tests are going to take. The nurse should understand that this mother is

Which statement regarding multifactorial disorders is correct?

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

The nurse is teaching prenatal patients about avoiding substances or conditions that can harm the fetus. Which should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

A 35-year-old patient has an amniocentesis performed to identify whether her baby has a chromosomal defect. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the situation?

The clinic nurse is reviewing charts on prenatal patients. Which patient histories indicate that a referral to a genetic counselor is warranted? (Select all that apply.)

Which information should the nurse include when discussing the prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders with an expectant couple?

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

While obtaining a genetic history from a female patient, you note that there is a family history of a genetic disease on the maternal side; however, no evidence of symptomatology in the patient or the patient's children, two girls. Which observation can you make related to genetic expression?

The nurse receives report on an infant whose analysis indicates 47 total chromosomes, with the abnormality noted at chromosome 21. Which additional assessments will the nurse include when evaluating the infant?

Which characteristic is related to Down syndrome?

A patient tells the nurse at a prenatal interview that she has quit smoking, and only has one glass of wine with dinner. Which response by the nurse will be most helpful in promoting a lifestyle change?

The nurse is working with a patient to obtain information necessary for genetic counseling. Which tool will be used to obtain this information?