Nurses Should Be Aware of the Strengths and Limitations of Various

question 27

Multiple Choice

Nurses should be aware of the strengths and limitations of various biochemical assessments during pregnancy.Which statement regarding monitoring techniques is the most accurate?

• A) Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is becoming more popular because it provides early diagnosis.
• B) MSAFP screening is recommended only for women at risk for NTDs.
• C) PUBS is one of the triple-marker tests for Down syndrome.
• D) MSAFP is a screening tool only; it identifies candidates for more definitive diagnostic procedures.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Distortions

Irrational thought patterns that people may have about themselves and their environment that can lead to false beliefs and negative thinking.

Overgeneralization

A cognitive distortion where an individual concludes a general rule or pattern from a single incident or a limited set of evidence, often leading to exaggerated conclusions.

Therapeutic Lifestyle

Involves adopting habits and behaviors that promote mental, physical, and emotional health.

Community Mental Health Movement

An approach aimed at improving mental health care access and treatment for individuals within their own communities, emphasizing deinstitutionalization and local support services.