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The Human Genome Project is credited with the development of significant research on the subject of: -
correct answer ✔✔gene mapping
The ELSI program has been developed for the purpose of: - correct answer ✔✔evaluating the ethical,
legal, and social implications of gene therapy
The newlywed couple most appropriately referred to genetic counseling would be the: - correct answer
✔✔couple, one of whom has sickle cell trait
A woman who is 14 weeks pregnant says that she has abstained from alcohol during her first trimester
and would like to know if it is now safe to have a drink with dinner. The health-care worker's best
response would be: - correct answer ✔✔"Because no one knows how much or how little alcohol it takes
to cause fetal problems, it is recommended that you abstain throughout your pregnancy."
The difference between a nurse midwife and a doula is that a doula is a: - correct answer ✔✔specially
trained coach that stays with the mother during labor and delivery
A new mother of a baby girl who has a 2 1/2-year-old son at home says, "I don't know how I'll ever
manage both children when I get home." The most informative response would be: - correct answer
✔✔"You may see babyish behavior in your son, which is a typical reaction."
The health-care worker observes several interactions between a postpartum woman and her newborn.
The behavior that would be assessed as maladaptive is: - correct answer ✔✔seldom making eye contact
with the baby
A 15-year-old mother seems to ignore her newborn. A strategy that the health-care worker can use to
facilitate mother-infant attachment in this mother is to: - correct answer ✔✔show the mother how the
baby initiates interaction in face-to-face encounters
,"Taking hold" is occurring when the new mother: - correct answer ✔✔shows interest in learning more
about infant care
During a telephone follow-up conversation 5 days postpartum, the woman tells the health-care worker,
"I don't know what's wrong with me. I love my baby, but I seem to be crying all the time!" The woman is
most likely experiencing: - correct answer ✔✔postpartum blues
The home health-care worker can help a father in his transition to parenthood by: - correct answer
✔✔pointing out that the infant recognizes his voice
Parents of a newborn ask about the baby's vision and specifically want to know what visual stimuli they
should provide for the newborn. The most appropriate response is: - correct answer ✔✔"Newborns
have good near vision. A brightly colored mobile to hang over the crib is a good choice for your baby."
Characteristics of dizygotic twins include their being: - correct answer ✔✔similar to each other as any
sibling
A young, newly pregnant woman who led a sedentary life prior to pregnancy asks what sort of exercise
would be beneficial. Helpful suggestions would be to engage in regular: - correct answer ✔✔swimming
Warnings that are appropriate to an exercising pregnant woman in her second trimester of pregnancy
would include: - correct answer ✔✔avoiding exercises that require the supine position
The pH of the female reproductive tract and estrogen level have an effect on fertilization in that they: -
correct answer ✔✔affect the speed of the ova and sperm entering the Fallopian tube
The young pregnant woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus should get at least ____ minutes of exercise a
day to control weight and blood glucose. - correct answer ✔✔30
Development of neural tube defects seems to be more common in the fetuses of pregnant women
whose diet is low in: - correct answer ✔✔folic acid
The term fetus refers to an embryo that is _____ weeks old. - correct answer ✔✔9
, The Moro (startle) reflex, which is present at birth, disappears normally at the age of: - correct answer
✔✔3 months
Good prenatal nutrition is stressed to an expectant mother because poor nutrition could increase the
baby's risk of _____________ in later life. - correct answer ✔✔coronary artery disease
A woman delivered a baby 1 hour ago. The nurse is ready to assist her with breastfeeding. The woman
states she cannot breastfeed until her "good" milk comes in. She says she is afraid the "thin" milk will
harm the baby. The nurse's best response is: - correct answer ✔✔"I understand that you believe this
colostrum is unhealthy for the baby. Let's talk about feeding alternatives until your milk comes in."
After the delivery of the newborn, the major focus for its well-being is to: - correct answer ✔✔prevent
heat loss
After delivery, the new father is staring intently at his newborn and lightly running his fingertips over the
baby's face. The father is beginning: - correct answer ✔✔engrossment
A woman rejects the plan for her to bring the newborn to the health clinic before the seventh day of life
to repeat the test for phenylketonuria (PKU) stating that it is too early for her to come. The culturally
competent health-care worker would ask: - correct answer ✔✔"Do you need more time to heal after
your delivery?"
In speaking with a group of parents, the health-care worker informs them that in the case of a premature
delivery, the fetus of 25 weeks gestation has many attributes that would help support extrauterine life.
These include: (Select all that apply.) - correct answer ✔✔surfactant in the lungs, respiratory movements
A complete set of DNA contained in all human cells is referred to as a(n) __________. - correct answer
✔✔genome
The _____________ is the cell formed by the union of the sperm and ovum. - correct answer ✔✔zygote
The 5-month-old should demonstrate: - correct answer ✔✔ability to grasp an object voluntarily
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