Exam 10: Hereditary and Environmental Influences on Development

A patient at 34 weeks of gestation has reported to the OB triage unit for assessment of oligohydramnios.The nurse assigned to care for this patient is aware that prolonged oligohydramnios may result in (Select all that apply.)

A baby is born with blood type AB.The father is type A,and the mother is type B.The father asks why the baby has a blood type different from those of his parents.The nurse's answer should be based on the knowledge that

A 35-year-old woman has an amniocentesis performed to find out whether her baby has a chromosome defect.Which statement by this patient indicates that she understands her situation?

How can a woman avoid exposing her fetus to teratogens?

Both members of an expectant couple are carriers for phenylketonuria (PKU),an autosomal recessive disorder.In counseling them about the risk to their unborn child,the nurse should tell them that

The nurse is working in an OB/GYN office and commonly obtains patient histories and performs initial assessments.Which woman is likely to be referred for genetic counseling after her first visit?

People who have two copies of the same abnormal autosomal dominant gene will usually be

In practical terms regarding genetic health care,nurses should be aware that

A woman tells the nurse at a prenatal interview that she has quit smoking,only has a glass of wine with dinner,and has cut down on coffee to four cups a day.What response by the nurse will be most helpful in promoting lifestyle changes?

The karyotype of a person is 47,XY,+21.This person is a

The faculty member teaches students that which of the following are examples of autosomal recessive disorders or traits? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse knows that which of the following chromosomal abnormalities are structural in nature? (Select all that apply.)

The generalist nurse working with child-bearing families understands that his or her practice related to genetics includes which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

A couple has been counseled for genetic anomalies.They ask the nurse,"What is karyotyping?" Which of the following is the nurse's best response?

Which statement is true of multifactorial disorders?

A maternal-newborn nurse is caring for a mother who just delivered a baby born with Down syndrome.What nursing diagnosis is the most essential in caring for the mother of this infant?

A nurse is seeing a pregnant woman who has had genetic testing on her unborn fetus and has been given the results.The nurse notes the results confirm that the husband could not be the father.What action by the nurse is best?

Which question by the nurse will most likely promote sharing of sensitive information during a genetic counseling interview?

Which statement should a nurse make when telling a couple about the prenatal diagnosis of genetic disorders?

A nurse is creating a pedigree for a couple whose son has Tay-Sachs disease.What information from the pedigree would the nurse most likely find?