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Question 1 of 5

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

A. Genetic disorders affect people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, and ethnic groups equally.

B. Genetic health care is more concerned with populations than individuals.

C. The most important of all nursing functions is providing emotional support to the family during counseling.

D. Taking genetic histories is the province of large universities and medical centers.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The most important of all nursing functions is providing emotional support to the family during counseling.

Question 2 of 5

Which immunoglobulin is the only one that crosses the placenta during pregnancy?

A. IgG

B. IgA

C. IgM

D. IgD

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: IgG

Question 3 of 5

A female patient with a history of infertility is scheduled to have a hysterosalpingogram. Which findings can be detected with this procedure? Select all that apply.

A. Tubal occlusions

B. Uterine fibroids

C. Cervical irritation

D. Bicornate uterus

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tubal occlusions

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is explaining fetal circulation to a group of nursing students. Which information should be included in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)

A. After birth the ductus venosus remains open, but the other shunts close

B. The foramen ovale shunts blood from the right atrium to the left atrium.

C. The ductus venosus shunts blood from the liver to the inferior vena cava

D. The ductus venosus shunts blood from the liver to the inferior vena cav

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The ductus venosus shunts blood from the liver to the inferior vena cava

Question 5 of 5

The measurement of lecithin in relation to sphingomyelin (L/S ratio) is used to determine fetal lung maturity. Which ratio reflects maturity of the lungs?

A. 1.4:1

B. 1.8:1

C. 2:01

D. 1:01

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 2:01

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