Down Syndrome Can Occur

question 12

Multiple Choice

Down syndrome can occur

• A) as a result of translocation during mitosis.
• B) because of nondisjunction, which yields an extra chromosome.
• C) most frequently in the offspring of women under the age of 40.
• D) most frequently in the offspring of men under the age of 40.

Identify the mechanisms through which drives, both primary and acquired, are formed and influence behavior.

Appreciate the dynamics of homoeostasis in maintaining internal equilibrium.

Understand the distinction between different types of cultures (e.g., feminine vs. masculine, individualistic vs. collectivistic, high-context vs. low-context).

Identify the process and importance of acculturation and enculturation in cultural adaptation.

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Definitions:

Tracheostomy Tube

A tube inserted through a surgically created hole in the front of the neck into the trachea, to aid breathing.

Communication Role

The function or part an individual plays in the exchange of information, ideas, or feelings with others.

Receiver

In communication, the party who receives and interprets the message sent by a sender.

Hand-Off Report

The communication process between healthcare providers where important information about a patient’s care and condition is relayed during transitions in care.