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NU 318 Genetics Test 2 Questions and Answers


Why is a pedigree considered an "unstable" product?


A.


The person collecting the information may not be a genetics professional.


B.


Some family members may have lied about their reproductive history.


C.


The memories of older family members may be inaccurate.


D.


The health of living family members continues to evolve. - Ans:✔✔-D. The health of living family

members continues to evolve


Which issue is considered a "red flag" for the need for referral to a genetics professional?


A.




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A family history of both breast and colon cancer


B.


Myocardial infarction in several parents or grandparents older than 64 years of age


C.


The presence of brothers and sisters who do not resemble any known family member


D.


The presence of neurodevelopmental disorders in one or more members of the kindred - Ans:✔✔-D. The

presence of neurodevelopmental disorders in one or more of the kindred


When constructing a pedigree around a specific health problem, what is the minimal number of

generations needed to accurately assess the presence or absence of a genetic factor in disease

development?


A. 1


B. 2


C. 3


D. 4 - Ans:✔✔-C. 3




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Marjory tells a nurse that she has three aunts with cancer. The two on her father's side were diagnosed

with breast and ovarian cancers at ages 42 and 36. She also has one aunt on her mother's side who was

diagnosed with breast cancer at age 70. Marjory asks if she should have genetic testing. What should the

nurse tell her?


A.


"Your family history indicates a high risk and you should definitely have genetic testing."


B.


"Because no men in your family are affected it is not inherited cancer, so you don't need mammograms

or any special screening practices."


C.


"Because your aunts were older when they got breast cancer it was probably sporadic and you should

just have regular mammograms like everyone else."


D.


"Your family history may indicate an increased risk for breast cancer, and a genetic counselor could help

determine whether you could benefit from genetic testing." - Ans:✔✔-D. "Your family history may

indicate an increased risk for breast cancer, and a genetic counselor could help determine whether you

could benefit from genetic testing."



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What term is used to describe the condition of a child who has several dysmorphic features that are

related to a single known genetic cause?


A.


Sequence


B.


Disruption


C.


Syndrome


D.


Malformation - Ans:✔✔-C. Syndrome


Which term is used to describe the condition of widely spaced eyes?


A.


Hypertelorism


B.


Hypotelorism

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