A Man's Wife Is Pregnant for the Third Time

question 14

Multiple Choice

A man's wife is pregnant for the third time.One child was born with cystic fibrosis and the other child is healthy.The man wonders what the chance is that this child will have cystic fibrosis.What is this type of testing known as?

• A) Occurrence risk
• B) Recurrence risk
• C) Predictive testing
• D) Predisposition testing

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Definitions:

Prognosis

The likely course or outcome of a disease or ailment, often considering the chances of recovery.

Treating Illness

The process of providing medical care to reduce symptoms, cure diseases, or improve health conditions.

Distinction

The recognition of a difference or the quality of being excellent and standing out from others.

Anorexia Nervosa

A severe eating disorder characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image leading to self-starvation and excessive weight loss.