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sheilaspns

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on: Jul 16, 2018
If both the mother and the father are carriers for the cystic fibrosis gene, what are the chances that their child will be a cystic fibrosis carrier?
 
  a. 0
  b. 25
  c. 50
  d. 75

Question 2

A sucking chest wound would be classified as a(n) _____ pneumothorax.
 
  a. open
  b. closed
  c. iatrogenic
  d. valvular


janieazgirl

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
As shown in Figure 15-2, if this couple had four children, the odds are that one would have cystic fibrosis (1 in 4 chance, 25), two would be carriers (2 in 4 chance, 50), and one would not be a carrier (1 in 4 chance, 25).

Answer to Question 2

A
A sucking chest wound is an example of an open pneumothorax.


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