The Pediatric Nurse Understands That Fragile X Syndrome Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

The pediatric nurse understands that fragile X syndrome is:

• A)A chromosome defect affecting only females.
• B)A chromosome defect that follows the pattern of X-linked recessive disorders.
• C)The second most common genetic cause of cognitive impairment.
• D)The most common cause of noninherited cognitive impairment.

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Definitions:

Machine Metaphor

A comparison or conceptual model that likens complex systems or organisms to machines, emphasizing efficiency, input-output processes, and functional parts.

Drive Metaphor

A psychological concept suggesting that motivation stems from the desire to fulfill basic biological needs, similar to how a car is driven by the need for fuel.

Cognitive Metaphor

A linguistic expression that allows for comprehension and experience about one idea, or conceptual domain, in terms of another.

Neural Impulse

The electrical signal transmitted along a neuron, facilitating the communication between the brain and different parts of the body.