NUR 631 MIDTERM EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GUARANTEED A+)

NUR 631 MIDTERM EXAM WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GUARANTEED A+) Von Willebrand Disease - ANSWER-bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of von Willebrand factor, a "sticky" protein that lines blood vessels and reacts with platelets to form a plug that leads to clot formation hemostasis include platelet adhesion and Factor VIII stabilization. CBC, bleeding times, coagulation tests PT/INR, PTT - ANSWER-von Willebrand Disease von Willebrand s/s - ANSWER-Clinical presentation includes a family history of a bleeding disorder, easy bruising, gum bleeding, heavy menses, prolonged bleeding after minor trauma, excess bleeding after major trauma, and symptoms of anemia such as fatigue. is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability in males and is also a significant cause of intellectual disability in females. - ANSWER-fragile X which prevents the gene from producing a protein called fragile X mental disability protein. Loss of this protein leads to the signs and symptoms of fragile X syndrome. Both boys and girls can be affected, but because boys have only one X chromosome, a single fragile X is likely to affect them more severely. - ANSWER-Fragile X Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) - ANSWER-A chromosomal disorder involving an abnormality in the X chromosome, which becomes constricted and often breaks. characteristics of Fragile X - ANSWER-will have moderate intellectual disability. They have a particular facial appearance, characterized by a large head size, a long face, prominent forehead and chin and protruding ears. Loose joints, large testes Affected boys may have behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, hand flapping, hand biting, temper tantrums and autism. Other behaviors in boys after they have reached puberty include poor eye contact, perseverative speech, problems in impulse control and distractibility. Physical problems that have been seen include eye, orthopedic, heart and skin problems. - ANSWER-Fragile X male behavioral problems Both men and women may have problems with Fragile X have - ANSWER-poor coordination and tremors Telemerase - ANSWER-An enzyme that catalyzes the lengthening of telomeres in eukaryotic germ cells. what characteristics of telemerase contribute to cancer - ANSWERcontribute to cancer cell immortality; activity allowing a cell to replicate indefinitely; promoting synthesis of telomere ends