The Nurse in the Birthing Unit Is Aware That According

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse in the birthing unit is aware that according to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) ,pregnant women should receive care for problems such as which of the following?

• A) A history of recent trauma
• B) Contractions that occur 20 minutes apart
• C) Decreased fetal movement
• D) Rupture of the membranes
• E) Sexually transmitted infections

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Definitions:

Genetic Link

The association between certain genes and specific diseases or traits, indicating a hereditary predisposition.

Concordance Rates

The likelihood of two individuals, often twins, sharing the same trait or disease, used in genetic studies to determine the role of genetics versus environment.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing all of their genes and typically having very similar appearances.

Genetic Linkage

The tendency of genes located close to each other on the same chromosome to be inherited together.