Your Pregnant Niece Is Scheduled for an Amniocentesis, but She

question 69

Multiple Choice

Your pregnant niece is scheduled for an amniocentesis, but she is confused by all the prenatal tests she has read about.Which of the following do you tell her about the process of amniocentesis?

• A) It has NOT been used as frequently as CVS because amniocentesis carries a slightly greater risk of spontaneous abortion.
• B) It is carried out much earlier in a pregnancy than a CVS.
• C) It involves a procedure that inserts a small syringe through the vagina.
• D) It involves the examination of villi from the membrane that envelops the amniotic sac and fetus.

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Definitions:

Whistle-Blowing

The act of exposing any kind of information or activity within a private or public organization that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct.

Risky

Involving or exposing someone to danger or potential harm.

Confidentiality

The principle of maintaining privacy by not disclosing information shared in a trusted relationship, unless consented to or otherwise required by law.

Relative Confidentiality

A principle in certain professions where the confidentiality of client information is respected but may be overridden in specific circumstances determined by law or ethical guidelines.