During a class on genetics for pregnant families, the nurse is discussing the how the egg and sperm are formed before fertilization takes place
The nurse explains that these cells have only half the number of chromosomes, so when fertilization takes place, there will be the correct number. What is the process by which the egg and sperm are formed called? 1. Oogenesis
2. Gametogenesis
3. Meiosis
4. Spermatogenesis
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Explanation: 2. Gametogenesis is the process by which ovum and sperm are produced.
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A) Sit in a chair for 10 minutes prior to ambulating. B) Encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids to increase circulating blood volume. C) Stand upright for 2 to 3 minutes prior to ambulating. D) Sit upright on the side of the bed for 15 minutes prior to ambulating.
A client's health history reveals daily consumption of two to three bottles of wine. The nurse should plan assessments and interventions in light of the patient's increased risk for what hematologic disorder?
A) Leukemia B) Anemia C) Thrombocytopenia D) Lymphoma
A nurse is caring for a patient with hepatic encephalopathy. The nurse's assessment reveals that the patient exhibits episodes of confusion, is difficult to arouse from sleep and has rigid extremities
Based on these clinical findings, the nurse should document what stage of hepatic encephalopathy? A) Stage 1 B) Stage 2 C) Stage 3 D) Stage 4
Randomization strengthens an experimental study in which of these ways?
a. It reduces the risk that a subject will be harmed by participation in the study. b. It ensures that the experimental group and the control group have the same number of participants. c. It allows the study to proceed without the researcher knowing which group is the experimental treatment group. d. It increases the likelihood that the differences in outcomes between the groups are not related to chance alone.