AMNH GENETICS GENOMICS GENETHICS FOR
NURSING 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT SCRIPT SOLVED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS UPDATED REVIEW SET
◉ 20,500.
Answer: Approximately __ genes are found in the human genome.
Small number of genes increases their efficiency.
*human genome project*
◉ 10,000.
Answer: The cost of sequencing the human genome dropped from
$100 million in 2001 to $____ in 2012.
It is expected to be under $1000 in the future.
◉ 3600.
Answer: Most of the more than __ genetic tests being offered in
clinical practice are tests for singlegene disorders in clients who
have clinical symptoms or a family history of a genetic disease.
,◉ Pharmacogenomic.
Answer: __ testing will probably be the most immediate promising
clinical application of the Human Genome Project.
◉ 23
22
1.
Answer: Genes are the basic units of heredity, responsible for all
human characteristics. They comprise
___ pairs of chromosomes: ___ pairs of autosomes that control most
traits in the body, and ___ pair
of sex chromosomes.
◉ genetic and environmental.
Answer: Most common congenital malformations result from
multifactorial inheritance with both
___ and ___ contributions.
◉ c.
,Answer: A nurse is providing genetic counseling for an expectant
couple who already have a child with trisomy 18. The nurse should:
a Tell the couple they need to have an abortion within 2 to 3 weeks.
b Explain that the fetus has a 50% chance of having the disorder.
c Discuss options with the couple, including amniocentesis to
determine whether the fetus is affected.
d Refer the couple to a psychologist for emotional support.
◉ b.
Answer: You are a maternal-newborn nurse caring for a mother who
just delivered a baby born with Down syndrome. What nursing
diagnosis would be the most essential in caring for the mother of
this infant?
a Disturbed body image
b Interrupted family processes
c Anxiety
d Risk for injury
◉ c.
, Answer: A couple has been counseled for genetic anomalies. They
ask you, "What is karyotyping?" Your best response is:
a "Karyotyping will reveal whether the baby's lungs are mature."
b "Karyotyping will reveal whether your baby will develop
normally."
c "Karyotyping will provide information about the gender of the
baby and the number and structure of the baby's chromosomes."
d "Karyotyping will detect any physical deformities the baby has."
◉ d.
Answer: With regard to the estimation and interpretation of the
recurrence of risks for genetic disorders, nurses should be aware
that:
a With a dominant disorder, the likelihood of the second child also
having the condition is 100%.
b An autosomal recessive disease carries a one in eight risk that the
second child will also have the disorder.
c Disorders involving maternal ingestion of drugs carry a one in four
chance of being repeated in the second child.
d The risk factor remains the same no matter how many affected
children are already in the family.
NURSING 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
ASSESSMENT SCRIPT SOLVED QUESTIONS
ANSWERS UPDATED REVIEW SET
◉ 20,500.
Answer: Approximately __ genes are found in the human genome.
Small number of genes increases their efficiency.
*human genome project*
◉ 10,000.
Answer: The cost of sequencing the human genome dropped from
$100 million in 2001 to $____ in 2012.
It is expected to be under $1000 in the future.
◉ 3600.
Answer: Most of the more than __ genetic tests being offered in
clinical practice are tests for singlegene disorders in clients who
have clinical symptoms or a family history of a genetic disease.
,◉ Pharmacogenomic.
Answer: __ testing will probably be the most immediate promising
clinical application of the Human Genome Project.
◉ 23
22
1.
Answer: Genes are the basic units of heredity, responsible for all
human characteristics. They comprise
___ pairs of chromosomes: ___ pairs of autosomes that control most
traits in the body, and ___ pair
of sex chromosomes.
◉ genetic and environmental.
Answer: Most common congenital malformations result from
multifactorial inheritance with both
___ and ___ contributions.
◉ c.
,Answer: A nurse is providing genetic counseling for an expectant
couple who already have a child with trisomy 18. The nurse should:
a Tell the couple they need to have an abortion within 2 to 3 weeks.
b Explain that the fetus has a 50% chance of having the disorder.
c Discuss options with the couple, including amniocentesis to
determine whether the fetus is affected.
d Refer the couple to a psychologist for emotional support.
◉ b.
Answer: You are a maternal-newborn nurse caring for a mother who
just delivered a baby born with Down syndrome. What nursing
diagnosis would be the most essential in caring for the mother of
this infant?
a Disturbed body image
b Interrupted family processes
c Anxiety
d Risk for injury
◉ c.
, Answer: A couple has been counseled for genetic anomalies. They
ask you, "What is karyotyping?" Your best response is:
a "Karyotyping will reveal whether the baby's lungs are mature."
b "Karyotyping will reveal whether your baby will develop
normally."
c "Karyotyping will provide information about the gender of the
baby and the number and structure of the baby's chromosomes."
d "Karyotyping will detect any physical deformities the baby has."
◉ d.
Answer: With regard to the estimation and interpretation of the
recurrence of risks for genetic disorders, nurses should be aware
that:
a With a dominant disorder, the likelihood of the second child also
having the condition is 100%.
b An autosomal recessive disease carries a one in eight risk that the
second child will also have the disorder.
c Disorders involving maternal ingestion of drugs carry a one in four
chance of being repeated in the second child.
d The risk factor remains the same no matter how many affected
children are already in the family.
