You are assigned to a Deaf student in a class where the teacher uses rapid humor and sarcasm. You notice you are making more interpretive choices than usual.

At a neighborhood meeting, a hearing attendee asks you afterward to “explain what Deaf people think about this issue.”

You are interpreting a community mediation session. One party asks you to tell the other party they are being disrespectful.

You notice you missed a key term in lecture. The Deaf student’s notes show confusion.

During a physical therapy session, the provider speaks while walking away with their back turned. The Deaf patient misses several instructions and looks frustrated.

b) Continue with the same facts as in Essay Part A. Now, Imagine Earl and Velma find out with certainty that the fetus does have Down Syndrome. Earl imagines the baby, loves him already, and wants Velma to continue the pregnancy. Earl opposes the concept of Genetic Abortion. Velma, however, does not want a baby with Down Syndrome and wants to obtain an abortion. Velma supports the concept of Genetic Abortion.   Explain how this information is actionable. Then, choose either Earl or Velma’s position about Genetic Abortion. Take on one position of either Velma (Genetic Abortion is right) or Earl (Genetic abortion is wrong) to explain what the best course of action is here. Support your answer with course materials, principles, and concepts from the readings. 

Earl (age 28) and Velma (age 27) are thrilled to discover that Velma is pregnant. Earl and Velma make an appointment with the obstetrician, Dr. Jackson. When Velma is 8 weeks along in the pregnancy, Dr. Jackson tells Earl and Velma it would be a good idea to have Noninvasive Prenatal Testing. Dr. Jackson explains that Noninvasive Prenatal Testing is a type of screening test that will provide more information about whether the fetus has an increased risk genetic and chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down Syndrome. Earl and Velma agree, and the Noninvasive Prenatal Test shows that the fetus may be at an increased risk of Down Syndrome. a) Explain what information Earl and Velma should know about Noninvasive Prenatal Testing. What key information should they know about this type of test? Explain: potential benefits; risks of Noninvasive Prenatal Testing; and limitations of this type of test.  

Exam Structure: Five of seven identification/short answer (40 points each (200 points total)) One of two essay questions (150 points)

  The  speed/energy of the movement of electrons (illustrated above) in the x-ray tube is primarily controlled by which control panel setting?

Phosphor plates usually get contaminated during use, and are considered single-use (disposable).