When the Client Is Deceased and There Is No Statutory

question 7

Multiple Choice

When the client is deceased and there is no statutory language dealing with privilege and the death of the holder, the individual who usually is allowed to assert the privilege is

• A) the client's last counselor.
• B) the executor of the client's estate.
• C) the client's spouse or next of kin.
• D) the judge hearing the case.
• E) a guardian ad litem appointed by a judge for that particular purpose.

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Definitions:

Amniocentesis

A procedure for drawing and examining fetal cells sloughed off into amniotic fluid to determine the presence of various disorders.

Blastocyst

A stage within the germinal period of prenatal development in which the zygote has the form of a sphere of cells surrounding a cavity of fluid.

Nourishment

The substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition, often gained through the consumption of food and drink.

Fetal Movements

Refers to the physical movements made by a fetus within the uterus, which can begin to be felt by the mother around 18 to 25 weeks into pregnancy.