Nurses Should Be Aware of the Strengths and Limitations of Various

question 14

Multiple Choice

Nurses should be aware of the strengths and limitations of various biochemical assessments during pregnancy.Which statement regarding monitoring techniques is the most accurate?

• A) Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)is becoming more popular because it provides early diagnosis.
• B) Maternal serum AFP (MSAFP)screening is recommended only for women at risk for neural tube defects (NTDs).
• C) Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS)is one of the triple-marker tests for Down syndrome.
• D) Maternal serum AFP (MSAFP)is a screening tool only;it identifies candidates for more definitive diagnostic procedures.

Recognize the mechanism of self-fulfilling prophecy and its impact on behavior and outcomes.

Grasp the distinctions between optimism and pessimism, including measures and predictions on personal satisfaction and behavior.

Comprehend the balanced view of optimism and pessimism and its relevance to the good life.

Understand the role of attributions in social psychology, including different types and their implications.

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

A person's overall subjective sense of personal worth or value.

African American

A racial or ethnic group in the United States with ancestral ties to Africa.

North American

Relating to or characteristic of the continent that includes Canada, the United States, Mexico, and sometimes Greenland and various Caribbean islands.

Chinese

A term that refers to anything related to China, including its language(s), culture, history, or people.