17 Questions
What is the chance that a child of a person affected by an autosomal dominant genetic condition will inherit the disease?
50%
In Mendelian inheritance, if a father with two dominant genes for brown eye color and a mother with two recessive genes for blue eye color have a child, what is the chance that the child will have blue eyes?
0%
For an autosomal recessive genetic condition, what is the likelihood that both parents must be carriers?
100%
If a child inherits one copy of a mutated gene from each parent, what type of genetic inheritance is this?
Autosomal recessive
What is the term used to describe an individual with two homozygous genes for a dominant trait?
Homozygous dominant
Which of the following individuals is at a higher risk for having a child with a genetic disorder?
A couple who are closely related
What is the purpose of maternal serum screening in pregnancy?
To assess the risk of certain genetic disorders in the fetus
What procedure might lead to spontaneous abortion but is used for screening congenital anomalies?
Chorionic villi sampling
What does Republic Act 9262, also known as Anti-violence against women and their children Act, aim to prevent?
Physical abuse against women and their children
If a pregnant woman shows signs of physical abuse, what should the nurse do next?
Ask the woman about her bruises and conduct further examination and fetal monitoring
Which couple is considered at a higher risk for passing on genetic disorders to their children?
A couple with a child with a genetic disorder
What is the main purpose of cerclage in high-risk pregnancies?
To allow for vaginal delivery after 37 weeks
Which type of abortion is characterized by lower abdominal cramping and spotting at 12 weeks' gestation with a closed cervix?
Threatened abortion
What is the nursing care recommendation post cerclage procedure for a high-risk pregnant client?
Cut the cerclage at 37 weeks' gestation
What are the possible complications of suction curettage in high-risk pregnant women?
Hemorrhage
Which factor does NOT contribute to a high-risk pregnancy according to the text?
Age above 40 years old
What is the main symptom associated with abruptio placenta in pregnant women?
Fetal distress with severe deceleration
Test your knowledge on the risks associated with genetic disorder assessments such as maternal serum screening, chorionic villi sampling, and amniocentesis. Learn about the factors that increase the likelihood of genetic disorders in offspring.
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