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Question: A certified family nurse practitioner with an MSN degree in family
practice who works in a clinic serving patients who have connective tissue
disorders refers to himself as a clinical geneticist. Is this title appropriate?
Ans: Select one:
a. Yes, he is a clinician employed in a setting specializing in patients with
genetic-based health problems
b. Yes, he is an advanced practice nurse.
c. No, a clinical geneticist must be certified as a genetic counselor.
(d). No, a clinical geneticist is a physician who has completed a fellowship
in clinical genetics.
Question: A woman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the
BRCA1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found
not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance
near the known mutation site. How should this woman be counseled?
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Ans: a. She should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater
than the general population but not as great as her sister's risk.
b. She should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented
with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options.
(c). She should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation
but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about
screening
d. She should be informed that because she does not have the mutation,
her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population.
Question: Which lethal cardiac arrhythmia can occur as a complication of
long QT syndrome?
Ans: a. Mitral valve prolapse
b. Atrial node reentry tachycardia
(c). Torsade de Pointes
d. Prolonged atrial fibrillation
Question: Which action reflects promotion of genomic care as part of
comprehensive health care?
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AMNH American Museum of Natural
History Genetics, Genomics, Genethics
for Nursing Quiz 2 Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: A certified family nurse practitioner with an MSN degree in family
practice who works in a clinic serving patients who have connective tissue
disorders refers to himself as a clinical geneticist. Is this title appropriate?
Ans: Select one:
a. Yes, he is a clinician employed in a setting specializing in patients with
genetic-based health problems
b. Yes, he is an advanced practice nurse.
c. No, a clinical geneticist must be certified as a genetic counselor.
(d). No, a clinical geneticist is a physician who has completed a fellowship
in clinical genetics.
Question: A woman whose sister tested positive for a specific mutation in the
BRCA1 gene, which increases the risk for breast and ovarian cancer, is found
not to have that mutation but does have a mutation of unknown significance
near the known mutation site. How should this woman be counseled?
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, Page | 2
Ans: a. She should be informed that her risk for breast cancer is greater
than the general population but not as great as her sister's risk.
b. She should be informed of her gene mutation status and be presented
with all the available prophylaxis options and reconstruction options.
(c). She should be informed that she does not have the specific mutation
but that because another mutation is present she should be vigilant about
screening
d. She should be informed that because she does not have the mutation,
her risk for breast cancer is not greater than that of the general population.
Question: Which lethal cardiac arrhythmia can occur as a complication of
long QT syndrome?
Ans: a. Mitral valve prolapse
b. Atrial node reentry tachycardia
(c). Torsade de Pointes
d. Prolonged atrial fibrillation
Question: Which action reflects promotion of genomic care as part of
comprehensive health care?
For academic expert services contact me at
