About 10-15% of African Americans in the United States are carriers for ____, an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which a defective version of the hemoglobin protein is produced.
a. anemia
b. A resistance to malaria
c. Sickle-cell anemia
d. Huntington's chorea
Answer: c. Sickle-cell anemia
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A) presence of antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus. B) presence of metastatic carcinoma. C) cardiac activity. D) neurologic activity.
While preparing a client for the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), the nurse asks the client to ingest soda which contains 80 g of carbohydrates
After 2 hours, the nurse measures the postprandial blood glucose level and concludes that the client has diabetes. Which blood glucose finding supports the nurse's conclusion? 1. 160 mg/dL 2. 190 mg/dL 3. 250 mg/dL 4. None of the above
James is an impulsive 7-year-old who is constantly in motion and has an extreme inability to focus. After evaluation, he is diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder. Of the following, which is the most likely diagnosis?
A. obsessive-compulsive disorder B. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) C. autism spectrum disorder (ASD) D. bipolar disorder
The major factor that contributes to an age-related decline in endurance performance is
A. a decrease in the lactate threshold. B. a decline in VO2 max. C. a decline in exercise economy. D. All of these factors contribute equally to the age-related decline in performance.