Nurses who elect to practice in the field of obstetrics must have a basic working knowledge of genetics. What is the correct term used to describe an individual's genetic makeup?

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Nurses who elect to practice in the field of obstetrics must have a basic working knowledge of genetics. What is the correct term used to describe an individual's genetic makeup?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The genotype comprises all the genes the individual can pass on to a future generation. The phenotype is the observable expression of an individual's genotype. The karyotype is a pictorial analysis of the number, form, and size of an individual's chromosomes. Genotype refers to an individual's genetic makeup.

Question 2 of 5

Due to the effects of cyclic ovarian changes in the breast, when is the best time for breast self-examination (BSE)?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse guides a woman to the examination room and asks her to remove her clothes and put on an examination gown with the front open. The woman replies, 'I have special undergarments that I do not remove for religious reasons.' Which is the most appropriate response from the nurse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which statement indicates that a client requires additional instruction regarding BSE?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which phase of the endometrial cycle best describes a heavy, velvety soft, fully matured endometrium?

Correct Answer: c

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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