A mother trying to understand karyotyping for Down syndrome, trisomy 21, asks the nurse, "What does a karyotype of a normal cell nucleus show?" You would inform her that a karyotype shows a representation of all ___________ chromosomes that a
normal cell nucleus contains. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
46
Rationale:
A normal human cell nucleus contains 46 chromosomes; the karyotype shows a pictorial representation of all 46 chromosomes lined up in pairs.
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This statement is an example of which communication barrier? 1. Passing judgment 2. Giving common advice 3. Rejecting 4. Testing
To best assist a patient with a conversion disorder, which nursing intervention would be most effective?
a. "Everyone has been focused on your blindness, but I would like to talk about your feelings and what emotions you were experiencing before this began.". b. "I have looked at your test results and spoken with your doctor, and it appears that although your blindness seems real to you, it isn't.". c. "Letting one's anger out all at once can be frightening, and that could make your blindness worse. Let's focus on some other topics instead.". d. "Tell me more about your blindness: What exactly is it like for you, how does it affect you, and what is it like being blind all of a sudden?"
As a nurse manager, you have to be effective in managing a culturally diverse staff. Which of the following nurse manager attributes would assist you in addressing the cultural needs of your staff (select all that apply)?
a. Stereotyping of others b. Respecting others c. Understanding the importance of language d. Encouragement of potential in all staff e. Age bias f. Disrespect for others
Which of the following scenarios could result in greater continuity of care because of documentation by electronic health record?
1. A public health screening for hypertension 2. A 12-year-old female with an asthma flare-up during recess at school being seen by the school's nurse 3. Walgreen's nationwide flu shot clinics 4. An 89-year-old male dismissing home from a hospital with home-health care for assistance with dressing changes