Maternity & Women’s Health Care 12th Edition
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17. Which statement regarding chromosomal abnormalities is most
accurate?
a. Chromosomal abnormalities occur in approximately 10% of newborns.
b. Abnormalities of number are the leading cause of pregnancy loss.
c. Down syndrome is a result of an abnormal chromosomal structure.
d. Unbalanced translocation results in a mild
abnormality that the child will outgrow.
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Aneuploidy is an abnormality of number that is also the leading genetic
cause of mental retardation. Chromosomal abnormalities occur in
fewer than 1% of newborns. Down syndrome is the most common form
of a trisomal abnormality, an abnormality of chromosome number (47
chromosomes). Unbalanced translocation is an abnormality of
chromosomal structure that often has serious clinical effects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: IMS: 46 TOP: Nursing Process:
, Diagnosis MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
18. Which type of genetic tests in clinical practice are most often
offered to clients with a family history of disease?
a. Single-gene disorders
b. Carrier screening
c. Predictive value testing
Lowdermilk Test Bank
17. Which statement regarding chromosomal abnormalities is most
accurate?
a. Chromosomal abnormalities occur in approximately 10% of newborns.
b. Abnormalities of number are the leading cause of pregnancy loss.
c. Down syndrome is a result of an abnormal chromosomal structure.
d. Unbalanced translocation results in a mild
abnormality that the child will outgrow.
HTTPS://BIT.LY/2NF2L2H
Aneuploidy is an abnormality of number that is also the leading genetic
cause of mental retardation. Chromosomal abnormalities occur in
fewer than 1% of newborns. Down syndrome is the most common form
of a trisomal abnormality, an abnormality of chromosome number (47
chromosomes). Unbalanced translocation is an abnormality of
chromosomal structure that often has serious clinical effects.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand REF: IMS: 46 TOP: Nursing Process:
, Diagnosis MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity
18. Which type of genetic tests in clinical practice are most often
offered to clients with a family history of disease?
a. Single-gene disorders
b. Carrier screening
c. Predictive value testing
