PLTW MEDICAL LATEST
INTERVENTIONS
MIDTERM EXAM
what are the ethical concerns of PDG and Fetal testing - ANSWERS-
throwing away life or trying to have the best child possible. In the future
could lead to "designer babies"
How do genetic counselors use pedigrees? - ANSWERS-show the
history of the trait in the parents family and why they have what they
have
why is there apprehensiveness to genetic testing? - ANSWERS-might
not want to know what you may have in the future such as Alzheimer's
what are the duties of genetic counselors - ANSWERS-Analyze patient
histories.
Provide genetic testing.
Perform genetic risk calculations.
Educate families about potential health risks.
Help patients to cope with a diagnosis
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, PLTW MEDICAL LATEST
INTERVENTIONS
MIDTERM EXAM
What is amniocentesis? - ANSWERS-the sampling of amniotic fluid
using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for
developmental abnormalities in a fetus.
what is CVS (chorionic villus sampling) - ANSWERS-sampling of
placenta to screen for abnormalities in a fetus
What is a karotype? - ANSWERS-map of chromosomes; shows the sex
and defects
How are karyotypes used in prenatal health - ANSWERS-show sex of
the baby and any chromosomal disorders
What is an ultrasound in pregnancy - ANSWERS-a test that uses sound
waves to make a video image of an unborn baby
What is an ultrasound? - ANSWERS-medical test to show images from
inside your body
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INTERVENTIONS
MIDTERM EXAM
what are the ethical concerns of PDG and Fetal testing - ANSWERS-
throwing away life or trying to have the best child possible. In the future
could lead to "designer babies"
How do genetic counselors use pedigrees? - ANSWERS-show the
history of the trait in the parents family and why they have what they
have
why is there apprehensiveness to genetic testing? - ANSWERS-might
not want to know what you may have in the future such as Alzheimer's
what are the duties of genetic counselors - ANSWERS-Analyze patient
histories.
Provide genetic testing.
Perform genetic risk calculations.
Educate families about potential health risks.
Help patients to cope with a diagnosis
END OF
PAGE
1
, PLTW MEDICAL LATEST
INTERVENTIONS
MIDTERM EXAM
What is amniocentesis? - ANSWERS-the sampling of amniotic fluid
using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for
developmental abnormalities in a fetus.
what is CVS (chorionic villus sampling) - ANSWERS-sampling of
placenta to screen for abnormalities in a fetus
What is a karotype? - ANSWERS-map of chromosomes; shows the sex
and defects
How are karyotypes used in prenatal health - ANSWERS-show sex of
the baby and any chromosomal disorders
What is an ultrasound in pregnancy - ANSWERS-a test that uses sound
waves to make a video image of an unborn baby
What is an ultrasound? - ANSWERS-medical test to show images from
inside your body
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PAGE
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