Chapter 3 Genetics, Conception, Fetal Development, and Reproductive Technology o  30,000 genes in the human genome (organism’s complete set of DNA)  46 chromosomes; 22 homologous pairs of chromosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes  recessive genetic disorders  sickle cell anemia, cystic fibrosis, thalassemia, Tay-Sachs disease  carrier testing  identify individuals who carry one copy of a gene mutation that, when present in two copies causes a genetic disorde...

. Since 1995 there has been a significant decrease in the rate of infant death related to which of the following: a. Disorders associated with short gestation and low birth weight b. Accidents c. Sudden infant death d. Newborns affected by complications of placenta, cord, and membranes ANS: c Feedback a. The rates of prematurity and low birth weight are increasing. b. The rates of accidents have increased. c. Correct. The rate of infant death related to SIDS has decreased from 87.1 t...

WHAT ARE BABIES MADE OF? - mom and dad, sperm and egg - DNA, cells, - It matters because we are made out of DNA. We are gonna take care of a woman in her pregnancy. She is gonna grow a person made out of DNA. We need to know the things that deal with mom (all her medical hx) - Half of DNA from mom, half from dad. - Ask questions from dad as well. GENES  DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a biomolecule that holds the blueprint for how living organisms are built.  A gene is a s...

• Adaptation to Extrauterine Life o Cardiovascular: NB must initiate respirations & sustain extrauterine oxygenation  When born, infant forced to take in oxygen thru lungs.  Shunts close & vessels clot off & regress o Respiratory: First breath also in response to temperature & pressure changes, light & noise.  1st breath requires great pressure; 40-70 cm H2O. Small amt of fluid present in lungs.  1/3 rd of this fluid forced out by pressure of vaginal birth; rest absorb...

Opening Questions How did the simulated experience of Amelia Sung’s case make you feel? • Honestly this VSim made me very excited to experience this in real life. I want to be a Labor & Delivery nurse, so this made me more aware of how I should be reacting during a normal birth and what I need to be able to do in case of an emergency. Describe the actions you felt went well in this scenario. • During my first attempt, I wasn’t even thinking about medications, so during my second ...

A client admitted to the hospital with chest pain and a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. Which medication would need to be withheld for 24 hours before the procedure and for 48 hours after the procedure? 1. Glipizide 2. Metformin 3. Repaglinide 4. Regular insulin 2. A client who had cardiac surgery 24 hours ago has had a urine output averaging 20 mL/hour for 2 hours. The client received a single bolus of 500 mL of intravenous fluid. Urine outpu...

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OBVsim 3 GUIDED REFLECTION