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WGU D236 Patho Readiness Assessment | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version What is the most common indication for genetic counseling? -Maternal Age -Drug exposure during the firs... t trimester -Increased maternal alpha-fetoprotein -History of previous still birth - ✔✔Maternal Age The FNP schedules a 38-year-old primigravida (first time pregnancy) for an amniocentesis at 16 weeks gestation. The FNP would explain that the purpose of this procedure is to: -Assess for the possibility of twins -Determine bilirubin level -Perform genetic studies -Assess L/S ratio - ✔✔Perform Genetic studies Feedback: This woman's age puts her at risk for Down Syndrome In the most commonly seen form of Turner Syndrome, how is the X chromosome affected? -Each cell has only one X chromosome -Some cells have two X chromosomes, while other cells have only one. -Each cell has two X chromosomes, but part of the chromosome is missing. -Each cell has an extra X chromosome. - ✔✔Each cell has only one X chromosome Feedback: 45% of persons with Turner Syndrome have monosomy X meaning there is only one copy of the X chromosome in each cellThe FNP is assessing a newborn who is demonstrating a high-pitched cry, microcephaly, hypertelorism, hypotonia, and a low birth weight. The FNP would suspect which of the following genetic conditions? -Down Syndrome -Cri du chat -Charge syndrome -Duncan disease - ✔✔Cri du chat Feedback: The clinical symptoms of cri du chat syndrome usually include a high-pitched cat-like cry, mental retardation, delayed development, distinctive facial features, small head size (microcephaly), widely-spaced eyes (hypertelorism), low birth weight and weak muscle tone (hypotonia) in inf [Show More]
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