What Should Nurses Be Aware of with Regard to Prenatal

question 25

Multiple Choice

What should nurses be aware of with regard to prenatal genetic testing?

• A) Integrated prenatal screening can determine risk of carrying a fetus with Down syndrome.
• B) Carrier screening tests are used to look for gene mutations of people already showing symptoms of a disease.
• C) Predisposition testing predicts with near certainty that symptoms will appear.
• D) Presymptomatic testing is used to predict the likelihood of breast cancer.

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A system of ductless glands in various parts of the body that manufacture hormones and secrete them into the bloodstream, thus affecting cells in other parts of the body.

Cardiovascular System

The body's system comprising the heart and blood vessels, responsible for circulating blood and transporting nutrients and oxygen.

Depression

A syndrome in mental health where there is a chronic presence of depressive moods or a withdrawal from pleasurable activities, majorly impairing ordinary life activities.

Genetically Modified

Refers to organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques, often to introduce desirable traits.