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Final study guide D115/87 Complete Questions and Answers
Final study guide D115/87 Complete Questions and Answers
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Final study guide D115/87 CompleteQuestions and Answers
How is transcription best defined? - -RNA is synthesized from a DNA
template.
-An amniocentesis indicates a neural tube defect when an increase in which
protein is evident? - -Alpha fetoprotein
-Amniocentesis is recommended for pregnant with what history? - -Have a
family history of genetic disorders
35 or older
positive prenatal screening test
chromosomal condition or neural tube defect in a previous pregnancy
abnormal ultrasound results
-What is the technique for prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities
at 10 to 12 weeks' gestation? - -Chorionic villus sampling
*Amniocentesis is usually performed during the 15th week of pregnancy or
later.
-What is the term for an error in which homologous chromosomes fail to
separate during meiosis or mitosis? - -Nondisjunction
-What is the most common cause of Down syndrome? - -Maternal
nondisjunction
-What syndrome, characterized by an absent homologous X chromosome
with only a single X chromosome, exhibits features that include a short
stature, widely spaced nipples, and webbed neck? - -Turner Syndrome
-A person with 47, XXY karyotype has the genetic disorder resulting in which
syndrome? - -Klinefelter Syndrome
-When a child inherits a disease that is autosomal recessive, it is inherited
from whom? - -Both Parents
-Cystic fibrosis is caused by what type of gene? - -autosomal recessive
-The BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations increase the risk of which cancer in
women? - -ovarian
-Prader-Willi syndrome causes a chromosomal defect that is what? - -
inherited from the father
, -Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after either natural
exposure to the antigen or after immunization against the antigen? - -Active-
Acquired
-What type of immunity is produced when an immunoglobulin crosses the
placenta? - -passive-acquired
-Where are antibodies produced? - -plasma cells
-Which antibody initially indicates a typical primary immune response? - -
IgM
-The common hay fever allergy is expressed through a reaction that is
mediated by which class of immunoglobulins? - -IgE
-What are blood transfusion reactions an example of? - -Alloimmunity
-Which statement is true regarding immunodeficiency? - -Immunodeficiency
is generally not present in other family members.
-A healthcare professional advises patients to exercise because it has a
probable impact on reducing which cancer? - -Colon
-Inflammation and swelling of the 7th cranial nerve with resultant unilateral
facial muscle paralysis is called - -Bells' Palsy
-The nurse practitioner caring for a patient with a recent TIA understands
that - -Long-term anti platelet therapy is likely indicated.
-A 22-year-old woman has a new onset of panic disorder. As part of her
clinical presentation, you expect to find at least 4 or more of the following 13
symptoms - -Palpitations, pounding heart, or accelerated heart rate
Sweating Trembling or shaking Shortness of breath or feeling of smothering
Feelings of choking Chest pain or discomfort Nausea or abdominal distress
Feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded, or faint Chills or heat sensations
Paresthesias (ie, numbness or tingling sensations) Derealization (ie, feeling
of unreality) or depersonalization (ie, being detached from oneself) Fear of
losing control or going crazy Fear of dying
-The nurse practitioner is providing care for a patient with post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD). The NP anticipates that all of the following will be
reported - -flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, avoidance, feelings of
detachment, and states of hyperarousal.
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