Genetic Disorder Assessment Risks Quiz
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Genetic Disorder Assessment Risks Quiz

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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?

<p>Autosomal recessive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe an individual with two homozygous genes for a dominant trait?

<p>Homozygous dominant</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals is at a higher risk for having a child with a genetic disorder?

<p>A couple who are closely related</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maternal serum screening in pregnancy?

<p>To assess the risk of certain genetic disorders in the fetus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What procedure might lead to spontaneous abortion but is used for screening congenital anomalies?

<p>Chorionic villi sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Republic Act 9262, also known as Anti-violence against women and their children Act, aim to prevent?

<p>Physical abuse against women and their children</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a pregnant woman shows signs of physical abuse, what should the nurse do next?

<p>Ask the woman about her bruises and conduct further examination and fetal monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which couple is considered at a higher risk for passing on genetic disorders to their children?

<p>A couple with a child with a genetic disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of cerclage in high-risk pregnancies?

<p>To allow for vaginal delivery after 37 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of abortion is characterized by lower abdominal cramping and spotting at 12 weeks' gestation with a closed cervix?

<p>Threatened abortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nursing care recommendation post cerclage procedure for a high-risk pregnant client?

<p>Cut the cerclage at 37 weeks' gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible complications of suction curettage in high-risk pregnant women?

<p>Hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT contribute to a high-risk pregnancy according to the text?

<p>Age above 40 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main symptom associated with abruptio placenta in pregnant women?

<p>Fetal distress with severe deceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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