Alisson tells the nurse she is concerned her health insurance company will raise her premiums if they
find out her baby tests positive for a single gene mutation, such as cystic fibrosis. The nurse tells Alisson
about which of the following laws that protects her from such genetic discrimination?
Select one:
a. There is no such law
b. Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA)
c. HIPAA
d. Genetic Protection Act (GPA) - Correct Answer-B
The nurse takes the history of a client, G2 P1, at her first prenatal visit. The client is referred to a genetic
counselor, due to her previous child having a diagnosis of ____.
Select one:
a. Unilateral amblyopia
b. Subdural hematoma
c. Sickle cell anemia
d. Glomerular nephritis - Correct Answer-C
Match the condition or train with the appropriate mode of inheritance.
1. cleft lip
2. sickle cell anemia
3. ovarian cancer
4. hemophilia
5. Marfans syndrome - Correct Answer-1. multifactorial inheritance
,2. autosomal recessive inheritance
3. multifactorial inheritance
4. X linked recessive inheritance
5. autosomal dominant inheritance
Which of the following is an example of presymptomatic testing?
Select one:
a. Genetic test for breast cancer
b. Newborn screening test
c. Genetic test for cystic fibrosis
d. Genetic test for Huntington's chorea - Correct Answer-D
Match the definition with the correct term.
1. the number of autosomes in humans
2. physical feature or psychological trait
3. this/these function(s) to inhibit cell growth and division cycle
4. a pictorial analysis of an individual's chromosomes - Correct Answer-1. 22
2. phenotype
3. tumor supressor genes
4. karyotype
Which of the competencies are most relevant to nurses in maternity and women's health? (Select all
that apply).
a. Provide patient with accurate and appropriate genetic and genomic information
b. Determines referral of patient to the physician to discussed genetic concerns
c. Provide patient with genomic information without considering their cultural and religious beliefs
d. Collect a thorough family history to includde at least 3 generations
,e. Refer patient to professional genetic counseling for all their questions regarding genetics and
genomics - Correct Answer-A, D
Elisa asks the nurse why a bimanual examination is done?
Select one:
a. It allows for the provider to inspect your uterus and ovaries
b. It allows for the provider to inspect your cervix and vaginal walls
c. It enables the provider to inspect the vulva and vaginal os
d. It allows for the provider to palpate your uterus and ovaries - Correct Answer-D
Susie is 19 y/o and presents to the clinic for her well-woman exam. She denies any problems or family
history of cancer. Which of the following are recommended for Susie? (Select all that apply).
a. Hearing screen
b. Pap smear
c. Clinical breast exam
d. Blood pressure
e. HPV test - Correct Answer-D
A nurse is teaching a woman about her menstrual cycle. The nurse states that ____ is the most
important change that happens during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle.
Select one:
a. Maturation of the graafian follicle
b. Multiplication of the fimbriae
c. Secretion of hCG
d. Proliferation of the endometrium - Correct Answer-D
An ethical dilemma unique to perinatal nursing is the:
, Select one:
a. Embryo/fetal rights
b. Intensive use of technology to maintain life
c. Limited access to care
d. Ethnicity disparities in health care - Correct Answer-a. Embryo/fetal rights
Which health care service represents a primary level of prevention?
Select one:
a. Pap smear test
b. Blood pressure screening
c. Home care for high-risk pregnancies
d. Immunizations - Correct Answer-d. Immunizations
Which resource best describes a health care service representing the tertiary level of prevention?
Select one:
a. Self breast exam pamphlet and teaching
b. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) support group
c. Childbirth education classes for single parents
d. Stress prevention seminars - Correct Answer-b. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) support group
Which term is an accurate description of the process by which people retain some of their own culture
while adoption the practices of the dominant society?
Select one:
a. Assimilation
b. Cultural relativism
c. Ethnocentrism
find out her baby tests positive for a single gene mutation, such as cystic fibrosis. The nurse tells Alisson
about which of the following laws that protects her from such genetic discrimination?
Select one:
a. There is no such law
b. Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act (GINA)
c. HIPAA
d. Genetic Protection Act (GPA) - Correct Answer-B
The nurse takes the history of a client, G2 P1, at her first prenatal visit. The client is referred to a genetic
counselor, due to her previous child having a diagnosis of ____.
Select one:
a. Unilateral amblyopia
b. Subdural hematoma
c. Sickle cell anemia
d. Glomerular nephritis - Correct Answer-C
Match the condition or train with the appropriate mode of inheritance.
1. cleft lip
2. sickle cell anemia
3. ovarian cancer
4. hemophilia
5. Marfans syndrome - Correct Answer-1. multifactorial inheritance
,2. autosomal recessive inheritance
3. multifactorial inheritance
4. X linked recessive inheritance
5. autosomal dominant inheritance
Which of the following is an example of presymptomatic testing?
Select one:
a. Genetic test for breast cancer
b. Newborn screening test
c. Genetic test for cystic fibrosis
d. Genetic test for Huntington's chorea - Correct Answer-D
Match the definition with the correct term.
1. the number of autosomes in humans
2. physical feature or psychological trait
3. this/these function(s) to inhibit cell growth and division cycle
4. a pictorial analysis of an individual's chromosomes - Correct Answer-1. 22
2. phenotype
3. tumor supressor genes
4. karyotype
Which of the competencies are most relevant to nurses in maternity and women's health? (Select all
that apply).
a. Provide patient with accurate and appropriate genetic and genomic information
b. Determines referral of patient to the physician to discussed genetic concerns
c. Provide patient with genomic information without considering their cultural and religious beliefs
d. Collect a thorough family history to includde at least 3 generations
,e. Refer patient to professional genetic counseling for all their questions regarding genetics and
genomics - Correct Answer-A, D
Elisa asks the nurse why a bimanual examination is done?
Select one:
a. It allows for the provider to inspect your uterus and ovaries
b. It allows for the provider to inspect your cervix and vaginal walls
c. It enables the provider to inspect the vulva and vaginal os
d. It allows for the provider to palpate your uterus and ovaries - Correct Answer-D
Susie is 19 y/o and presents to the clinic for her well-woman exam. She denies any problems or family
history of cancer. Which of the following are recommended for Susie? (Select all that apply).
a. Hearing screen
b. Pap smear
c. Clinical breast exam
d. Blood pressure
e. HPV test - Correct Answer-D
A nurse is teaching a woman about her menstrual cycle. The nurse states that ____ is the most
important change that happens during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle.
Select one:
a. Maturation of the graafian follicle
b. Multiplication of the fimbriae
c. Secretion of hCG
d. Proliferation of the endometrium - Correct Answer-D
An ethical dilemma unique to perinatal nursing is the:
, Select one:
a. Embryo/fetal rights
b. Intensive use of technology to maintain life
c. Limited access to care
d. Ethnicity disparities in health care - Correct Answer-a. Embryo/fetal rights
Which health care service represents a primary level of prevention?
Select one:
a. Pap smear test
b. Blood pressure screening
c. Home care for high-risk pregnancies
d. Immunizations - Correct Answer-d. Immunizations
Which resource best describes a health care service representing the tertiary level of prevention?
Select one:
a. Self breast exam pamphlet and teaching
b. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) support group
c. Childbirth education classes for single parents
d. Stress prevention seminars - Correct Answer-b. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) support group
Which term is an accurate description of the process by which people retain some of their own culture
while adoption the practices of the dominant society?
Select one:
a. Assimilation
b. Cultural relativism
c. Ethnocentrism
