The Mother of a Child with Hemophilia Asks the Nurse

question 17

Multiple Choice

The mother of a child with hemophilia asks the nurse how long her child will need to be treated for hemophilia.What is the best response to this question?

• A) "Hemophilia is a lifelong blood disorder."
• B) "There is a 25% chance that your child will have spontaneous remission and treatment will no longer be necessary."
• C) "Treatment is indicated until after your child has progressed through the toddler years."
• D) "It is unlikely that your child will need to be treated for his hemophilia because your first child does not have the disease."

Identify and describe biodiversity hotspots and their importance.

Comprehend the overall effects of global warming on ecosystems and species.

Describe the status and management strategies for endangered species.

Understand the techniques used for the conservation of endangered species.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A learning strategy that incorporates the frequent association of two stimuli, culminating in the first stimulus independently eliciting a response that was at first triggered by the second stimulus.

Delayed Reinforcement

A reinforcement method where a reward or punishment is not immediately given, influencing future behavior over a longer time period.

Law of Effect

A principle in psychology that states behaviors that produce satisfying effects are likely to be repeated, while those that produce unpleasant effects are less likely to be repeated.

Cognitive Map

A mental representation of the layout of one’s environment. For example, after exploring a maze, rats act as if they have learned a cognitive map of it.