The Physician Has Ordered Chromosomal Analysis for a Newborn Baby

question 47

Multiple Choice

The physician has ordered chromosomal analysis for a newborn baby. Based upon your knowledge, which of the following tests has been ordered?

• A)karyotype
• B)newborn screen
• C)carrier testing
• D)preimplantation genetic diagnosis

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

is a behavioral therapy technique used to reduce fear or anxiety by gradually exposing the patient to the fear object or context.

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

Eye-Movement Desensitization

a component of EMDR therapy focusing on alleviating the distress associated with traumatic memories through guided rapid, rhythmic eye movements.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A psychological disorder caused by exposure to or direct experience of a horrifying incident, marked by recurrent flashbacks, distressing dreams, and intense fear.