ABGC PRACTICE TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A 26yearold woman comes for genetic counseling for presymptomatic testing for Huntington disease (HD). Her psychiatrist has told the genetic counselor that the woman has an unstable living situation and is showing signs of depression. The woman told the psychiatrist that "she has no one." The woman is very emotional when she arrives at the counselor's office and demands HD testing. Which of the following is the BEST way to proceed with the session? A. Explain being uncomfortable arranging her testing, and refer her to another genetic counselor. B. Discuss with the patient the statements that she made, and proceed with the protocol and testing as requested. C. Proceed with testing because her depression may be an early manifestation of HD. D. Acknowledge the patient's situation, and refer her for psychological services before proceeding. D. Acknowledge the patient's situation, and refer her for psychological services before proceeding. A 13yearold girl comes to the genetics clinic because of frequent nosebleeds. When taking the family history, which of the following is the MOST important for the genetic counselor to elicit? A. gastrointestinal bleeds B. varicose veins C. hearing loss D. renal carcinoma A. gastrointestinal bleeds A woman who was evaluated and diagnosed with facioscapulohumeral (FSH) muscular dystrophy 10 years ago calls to request general information to share with her new husband and his family. The couple is considering starting a family in the near future. Which of the following is the counselor's BEST response to the woman's request? C. Offer genetic counseling to discuss new developments and resources. Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk of having a child with Down syndrome? A. a man who has t(14q;21q) B. a woman who has t(14q;21q) C. a woman who is 35 years old D.