NUR 417 Genomics in Nursing Quiz #1
Test Questions and Already Passed
Answers 2025-2026 Edition.
Genetics - Answer Originated from a Greek term referring to the scientific branch of biology
focused on genes and heredity.
In the mid-1800s Mendel popularized inheritance pattern theory through scientific
experiments. Using peas plant
1953: Watson and Crick described the structure of the DNA molecule (deoxyribonucleic acid).
In 2003 the entire human genome had been sequenced. Human Genome Project
The 21st century will be known for genomic health care.
Genomics - Answer The concept that all conditions adversely affecting health and illness have
both genetic and environmental causes.
Example: HIV viral load
Viral load - The amount of a virus present—the more virus present, the higher the load.
HIV - influenced by environment but genetic component that explains why two individuals with
the same viral load respond differently to disease and disease treatment
Eugenics - Answer The proposed improvement of the human species by encouraging or
permitting reproduction of only those people with genetic characteristics that are judged
desirable
Genetics and genomics do not exist in isolation
It is not an absolute science and not all things can be reduced to genetic code. (The order of the
nucleotide sequences in DNA or RNA that form the basis of heredity through their role in
protein synthesis.)
Example: mental hygiene movement
Sterilized the mental health population
Adolf Hitler and Charles Darwin's Cousin, Francis Galton was supportive of it.
Question 1 - Answer Eugenics:
A. is the basis of human variation
B. provides us with valuable information about the superiority of one race over another
,Innovations - Answer Pharmacogenetics
The intersection of pharmacology and genomics to enhance knowledge of drug therapeutics
and side effects.
Genetic Testing
Allows the individuals to have information about their genetic makeup that helps them make
informed decisions about reproductive options, health screening and behavioral modification to
reduce the risk of developing certain diseases
Sequencing of human genome has provided us with information that allows for the testing for
various forms of genes.
Key component: Family histories
Nurses are experts at obtaining information regarding individual and family histories. The family
history is a key component of understanding the role genetic information has in helping
individuals and family members understand their personal risk factors.
Question 2 - Answer The work of the Human Genome Project:
A. created the rationale for genetic determinism
B. provided us with the basis for personalized healthcare
C. dictates which drugs will be most effective for treating cancer
D. allows scientists to prove which individuals are healthiest
Answer is B
Question 3 - Answer The work of the Human Genome Project:
A. created the rationale for genetic determinism
B. provided us with the basis for personalized healthcare
C. dictates which drugs will be most effective for treating cancer
D. allows scientists to prove which individuals are healthiest
Answer is B
Genetics and Nursing - Answer ISONG and the ANA published scope and standard of practice
for nurses related to genetic and genomic literacy regardless of level of education, specialty or
site of practice.
The AACN has identified genetics knowledge as an essential competency for BSN education.
ISONG - The International Society of Nurses in Genetics
,Question 4 - Answer Those nurses who are required to have a basic genetic literacy include:
A. Advanced practice nurses
B. Nurses who practice in specialty areas
C. Nurses who practice in medical-surgical nursing
D. All nurses, regardless of practice area, clinical specialty or level of education.
Answer is D
Pretest chapter 1 - Answer •1. Genetics is the study of
A.human heredity.
B.individual genes.
C.the transmission of health and illness.
D.mitosis and meiosis.
•2. The Human Genome Project
1.was designed to identify the hereditary causes of health and illness.
2.is an ongoing effort of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3.focused solely on the science of genetics.
4.successfully mapped the entire complement of genes in humans.
•3. The relevance of genetics to nursing practice
A.is marginal at best.
B.is limited to advanced practice nurses.
C.is important to all nurses, regardless of level of education or site of practice.
D.is complex and difficult to describe.
•4. Nurses need to know about genetics because
1.they may have patients who ask questions that are hard to answer.
2.they may be working in places where there are no medical geneticists.
3.they have a special interest in genetics.
4.genetics knowledge is a core competency for nursing practice.
, C.hereditary conditions.
D.essentially all issues affecting health and illness.
•6. Which of the following diagnoses does NOT have a genetic component?
A.Type 2 diabetes mellitus
B.Acute trauma
C.Cystic fibrosis
D.Rheumatoid arthritis
•7. Which statement is true?
1.There are significant genetic differences between races.
2.There is more genetic variation within racial groups than between racial groups.
3.Some races are genetically inferior to other races.
4.Mental retardation has a large racial component that is genetically determined.
•8. Multifactorial genetic inheritance
A.includes environmental factors.
B.is a result of climate change.
C.is found in individuals who have sickle cell anemia.
D.is only found in conditi
Posttest chapter 1: - Answer •1. The most important source of genetic information can be
gleaned from
A.the results of genetic testing.
B.newborn screening test results.
C.buccal swabs.
D.the family history.
•2. Public health genetics/genomics information can be obtained from which website?
A.CDC
B.ANA
Test Questions and Already Passed
Answers 2025-2026 Edition.
Genetics - Answer Originated from a Greek term referring to the scientific branch of biology
focused on genes and heredity.
In the mid-1800s Mendel popularized inheritance pattern theory through scientific
experiments. Using peas plant
1953: Watson and Crick described the structure of the DNA molecule (deoxyribonucleic acid).
In 2003 the entire human genome had been sequenced. Human Genome Project
The 21st century will be known for genomic health care.
Genomics - Answer The concept that all conditions adversely affecting health and illness have
both genetic and environmental causes.
Example: HIV viral load
Viral load - The amount of a virus present—the more virus present, the higher the load.
HIV - influenced by environment but genetic component that explains why two individuals with
the same viral load respond differently to disease and disease treatment
Eugenics - Answer The proposed improvement of the human species by encouraging or
permitting reproduction of only those people with genetic characteristics that are judged
desirable
Genetics and genomics do not exist in isolation
It is not an absolute science and not all things can be reduced to genetic code. (The order of the
nucleotide sequences in DNA or RNA that form the basis of heredity through their role in
protein synthesis.)
Example: mental hygiene movement
Sterilized the mental health population
Adolf Hitler and Charles Darwin's Cousin, Francis Galton was supportive of it.
Question 1 - Answer Eugenics:
A. is the basis of human variation
B. provides us with valuable information about the superiority of one race over another
,Innovations - Answer Pharmacogenetics
The intersection of pharmacology and genomics to enhance knowledge of drug therapeutics
and side effects.
Genetic Testing
Allows the individuals to have information about their genetic makeup that helps them make
informed decisions about reproductive options, health screening and behavioral modification to
reduce the risk of developing certain diseases
Sequencing of human genome has provided us with information that allows for the testing for
various forms of genes.
Key component: Family histories
Nurses are experts at obtaining information regarding individual and family histories. The family
history is a key component of understanding the role genetic information has in helping
individuals and family members understand their personal risk factors.
Question 2 - Answer The work of the Human Genome Project:
A. created the rationale for genetic determinism
B. provided us with the basis for personalized healthcare
C. dictates which drugs will be most effective for treating cancer
D. allows scientists to prove which individuals are healthiest
Answer is B
Question 3 - Answer The work of the Human Genome Project:
A. created the rationale for genetic determinism
B. provided us with the basis for personalized healthcare
C. dictates which drugs will be most effective for treating cancer
D. allows scientists to prove which individuals are healthiest
Answer is B
Genetics and Nursing - Answer ISONG and the ANA published scope and standard of practice
for nurses related to genetic and genomic literacy regardless of level of education, specialty or
site of practice.
The AACN has identified genetics knowledge as an essential competency for BSN education.
ISONG - The International Society of Nurses in Genetics
,Question 4 - Answer Those nurses who are required to have a basic genetic literacy include:
A. Advanced practice nurses
B. Nurses who practice in specialty areas
C. Nurses who practice in medical-surgical nursing
D. All nurses, regardless of practice area, clinical specialty or level of education.
Answer is D
Pretest chapter 1 - Answer •1. Genetics is the study of
A.human heredity.
B.individual genes.
C.the transmission of health and illness.
D.mitosis and meiosis.
•2. The Human Genome Project
1.was designed to identify the hereditary causes of health and illness.
2.is an ongoing effort of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3.focused solely on the science of genetics.
4.successfully mapped the entire complement of genes in humans.
•3. The relevance of genetics to nursing practice
A.is marginal at best.
B.is limited to advanced practice nurses.
C.is important to all nurses, regardless of level of education or site of practice.
D.is complex and difficult to describe.
•4. Nurses need to know about genetics because
1.they may have patients who ask questions that are hard to answer.
2.they may be working in places where there are no medical geneticists.
3.they have a special interest in genetics.
4.genetics knowledge is a core competency for nursing practice.
, C.hereditary conditions.
D.essentially all issues affecting health and illness.
•6. Which of the following diagnoses does NOT have a genetic component?
A.Type 2 diabetes mellitus
B.Acute trauma
C.Cystic fibrosis
D.Rheumatoid arthritis
•7. Which statement is true?
1.There are significant genetic differences between races.
2.There is more genetic variation within racial groups than between racial groups.
3.Some races are genetically inferior to other races.
4.Mental retardation has a large racial component that is genetically determined.
•8. Multifactorial genetic inheritance
A.includes environmental factors.
B.is a result of climate change.
C.is found in individuals who have sickle cell anemia.
D.is only found in conditi
Posttest chapter 1: - Answer •1. The most important source of genetic information can be
gleaned from
A.the results of genetic testing.
B.newborn screening test results.
C.buccal swabs.
D.the family history.
•2. Public health genetics/genomics information can be obtained from which website?
A.CDC
B.ANA
