Author Question: The nurse is developing a pedigree. Which pieces of information can be used to help identify the ... (Read 173 times)

Zulu123 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is developing a pedigree. Which pieces of information can be used to help identify the widowed female?

Select all that apply.
1. A square is used to denote the female.
2. A circle is used to denote the male.
3. A horizontal line connects the circle and the square in the middle.
4. A line above the circle and square that is linked on the top of each shape.
5. The square has a diagonal line through the square from bottom left to upper right corner.

Question 2

When creating a pedigree, which items would the nurse consider as red flags?

Select all that apply.
1. Known genetic conditions.
2. Multiple family members with the same disease.
3. Late age of disease onset.
4. Death from chronic illness.
5. Multiple pregnancy losses.

234sdffa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3, 5
When a horizontal line connects the circle and the square in the middle, this indicates that the male and female are married. A diagonal line through a square or circle indicates that the person has died. A diagonal line through the square indicates the male has died. A square is used to denote a male. A circle is used to denote a female. A line above the circle and square that is linked on the top of each shape indicates the male and female are siblings.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
Known genetic conditions, multiple family members with the same disease, and multiple pregnancy losses would raise a red flag with the nurse. Early age of disease onset, not late age, would raise a red flag with the nurse. Sudden death, not death from a chronic disease, would raise a red flag with the nurse.