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clmills979 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A key finding from the Human Genome Project is:

a. Approximately 30,000 to 40,000 genes make up the genome.
b. All human beings are 80.99 identical at the DNA level.
c. Human genes produce only one protein per gene; other mammals produce three proteins per gene.
d. Single gene testing will become a standardized test for all pregnant patients in the future.

Question 2

Which of the following would be part of a routine physical assessment for a second-trimester primiparous client whose prenatal care began in the first trimester and is ongoing?

1. Measurement of the diagonal conjugate
2. Hepatitis B screening (HBsAg)
3. Fundal height measurement
4. Complete blood count

amy.lauersdorf90 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Approximately 30,000 to 40,000 genes make up the human genome; this is only twice as many as make up the genomes of roundworms and flies.
B Human beings are 99.9 identical at the DNA level.
C Most human genes produce at least three proteins.
D Single gene testing (e.g., alpha-fetoprotein) is already standardized for prenatal care.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale:
1. Pelvic measurements are usually done at the initial prenatal appointment.
2. Hepatitis B screening, complete blood count or hemoglobin, and hematocrit plus platelet count are done at the initial prenatal appointment.
3. At each prenatal visit, the blood pressure, pulse, and weight are assessed, and the size of the fundus is measured. Fundal height should be increasing with each prenatal visit.
4. Hepatitis B screening, complete blood count or hemoglobin, and hematocrit plus platelet count are done at the initial prenatal appointment.