The identification of parental age as a potential risk factor in autism raises the issue that lifetime exposure to environmental toxins might damage the sperm and the ovum. Using your knowledge of research findings, what is true about the risk of autism?
A) Increased by 30% if the father is older than 40 years
B) Increased by 30 % if the mother was older than 35 years
C) Increased by 40% if the father is older than 35 years
D) Increased by 40 % if the mother is older than 40 years
B
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A client with schizophrenia has decided to develop a psychiatric advance directive. What would be included in this document?
1. Conditions under which life support will be discontinued 2. A legal representative for power of attorney 3. Do not resuscitate (DNR) requests 4. List of persons who can make decisions on the client's behalf
The nurse is caring for a patient who will be undergoing bone marrow biopsy. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. "I will count the ceiling tiles when the doctor inserts the numbing medicine." b. "I will take acetaminophen (Tylenol) later today if the site becomes uncomfortable." c. "I will squeeze your hand to help calm my fears about the test." d. "I will keep the biopsy site clean and dry for the next 24 hours."
"Reciprocal attachment behavior" refers to:
a. the positive feedback an infant exhibits toward parents during the attachment process. b. behavior during the sensitive period when the infant is in the quiet alert stage. c. unidirectional behavior exhibited by the infant, initiated and enhanced by eye contact. d. behavior by the infant during the sensitive period to elicit feelings of "falling in love" from the parents.
A public health staff nurse who has a clear understanding of population-focused practice
a. Is frustrated providing care to individuals b. Would rather perform population-focused interventions c. Is able to improve the effectiveness of care provided d. Is considered a public health nurse specialist