Individuals Who May Especially Benefit from Preconception, Prenatal, or Even

question 93

Multiple Choice

Individuals who may especially benefit from preconception, prenatal, or even prenuptial (before marriage) genetic counseling include all the following EXCEPT _____.

• A) women over age 35 and men over age 40
• B) couples who are infertile
• C) couples who have had several spontaneous abortions or stillbirths
• D) women who are younger than 25 and men who are younger than 30

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Definitions:

Delirium

An acute, often sudden confusion characterized by altered consciousness, cognitive impairment, and a fluctuation in awareness, typically resulting from an underlying medical condition.

Penetrating Head Injuries

Injuries where an object pierces the skull and enters the brain, potentially causing severe damage and requiring immediate medical attention.

Closed Head Injuries

Injuries to the head where the skull remains intact but the brain is damaged, often leading to temporary or permanent neurological issues.

Neurocognitive Disorder

A general term describing a decrease in cognitive function due to a medical disorder other than a psychiatric illness.