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leilurhhh

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The nurse notes some dysmorphic facial features when examining a toddler in the well child clinic. Which measurement taken by the nurse would not be considered when looking at dysmorphic facial features?
 
  1. Interpupillary distance
  2. Intercanthal distance
  3. The distance from the outer canthus to the pinna
  4. Outer cantus distance

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a three-generation family pedigree. A student asks the nurse the significance of the darkened circles. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
 
  1. Males unaffected by the disease.
  2. Males affected by the disease.
  3. Females unaffected by the disease.
  4. Females affected by the disease.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The distance from the outer canthus to the pinna does not apply to the face. The other measurements would be necessary when evaluating facial dysmorphic features.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: A circle is the standard symbol for a female, and darkening the circle represents a female affected by a disease. A male is represented by a square.



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