What is the technique for prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities at 10 to 12 weeks’ gestation?
a. Gene mapping
b. Linkage analysis
c. Amniocentesis
d. Chorionic villus sampling
Ans: d. Chorionic villus sampling
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A nurse assesses clients who have endocrine disorders. Which assessment findings are paired correctly with the endocrine disorder? (Select all that apply.)
a. Excessive thyroid-stimulating hormone - Increased bone formation b. Excessive melanocyte-stimulating hormone - Darkening of the skin c. Excessive parathyroid hormone - Synthesis and release of corticosteroids d. Excessive antidiuretic hormone - Increased urinary output e. Excessive adrenocorticotropic hormone - Increased bone resorption
After being informed that their father has experienced a stroke that has affected a portion of his cerebrum, the patient's family asks the nurse, "What effect will aphasia have on his life?" How should the nurse respond?
1. "He will likely become depressed until he adjusts to the dysfunction." 2. "You'll have to speak very loudly when you talk." 3. "The way he communicates with you will change." 4. "Perhaps you should learn about the different options for speech therapy."
What action(s) can the nurse take to continue improving the image of nursing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Upload inappropriate pictures to social media networks, which she has identified herself as a nurse, b. Uphold ethical standards for all patients, all the time. c. Maintain professional behavior in the workplace. d. Be aware of the challenges she will face as a nurse because of society's perception of nurses. e. Disregard the need to change the image of nursing.
One bed is available on the inpatient eating disorders unit. Which patient should be admitted? The patient whose weight dropped from:
a. 150 to 100 pounds over a 4-month period. Vital signs: temperature, 35.9° C; pulse, 38 beats/min; blood pressure, 60/40 mm Hg b. 120 to 90 pounds over a 3-month period. Vital signs: temperature, 36° C; pulse, 50 beats/min; blood pressure, 70/50 mm Hg c. 110 to 70 pounds over a 4-month period. Vital signs: temperature 36.5° C; pulse, 60 beats/min; blood pressure, 80/66 mm Hg d. 90 to 78 pounds over a 5-month period. Vital signs: temperature, 36.7° C; pulse, 62 beats/min; blood pressure, 74/48 mm Hg