When a nurse learns more about the Human Genome Project to better counsel families about the process of genetic testing, the nurse is learning about:
a. Genetics
b. Genomics
c. Genes
d. Genetic susceptibility
B
Genomics refers to the study of individual genes to understand the structure of the genome, in-cluding the mapping of genes and sequencing the DNA.
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A) Restrain the client during the seizure. B) Insert a tongue blade between the teeth. C) Protect the client from injury. D) Suction the mouth during the convulsion.
A "suicide pact" is:
A) A myth of suicide B) A way to "get even with" parents C) A written note explaining the reason for the suicide D) A mutual decision made by members of a peer group to commit suicide
A teacher confers with the school psychologist and the school nurse about a child who has poor attention span, aggressive behaviors, delayed speech, and shyness, and who tends to withdraw
This child often falls asleep in class, saying he is not sleeping at night. Which of the following situations or conditions is most likely to cause or contribute to the behavior exhibited by this child? a. sharing a room with a sibling b. attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity c. homelessness d. narcolepsy
A mental disorder is defined as
a. a group of behaviors or symptoms known as a syndrome. b. behaviors that cause distress and disability with usual relationships and lifestyles. c. behavior, although affecting social relationships, that causes pain and discomfort to the individual. d. behavior that is associated with present distress. e. all of the above.