Author Question: The nurse is caring for a newborn of Jewish descent who has an inborn error of metabolism in which ... (Read 62 times)

sammy · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

The nurse is caring for a newborn of Jewish descent who has an inborn error of metabolism in which the child becomes hypotonic and loses vision. What genetic disorder is this newborn manifesting?

A) Fragile X syndrome
B) Hemophilia
C) Tay-Sachs disease
D) Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Question 2

A nurse on duty in the pediatric ward notices an unidentified person carrying a baby in
her arms. The baby is dressed in hospital garb. What immediate action should the nurse
take?

A) Notify the facility's security personnel
B) Alert the supervisor and call Code Pink
C) Report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D) Notify the local police

kaillie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Tay-Sachs disease is an inborn error of metabolism, primarily affecting children of Ashkenazi Jewish descent. Symptoms begin at about 1 year of age. The child becomes hypotonic and loses vision. Death usually occurs before 4 years of age. Fragile X syndrome is a genetic, sex-linked abnormality of the X chromosome that results in cognitive impairment and distinctive physical features. Hemophilia is a blood clotting disorder, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common degenerative muscular disorder in children.

Answer to Question 2

B