NURS C475- Older Adult Genemoic Quiz. Questions And Answers.

Which type of genetic testing is the most sensitive method for detecting any mutation in a specific gene? Select one: a. Banded chromosomal analysis b. Direct DNA sequencing c. Fluorescence in situ hybridization d. Immunohistochemistry Question 2 Answer saved Points out of 1 Flag question Question text Which normal cell characteristic is represented by the production of insulin in the beta cells of the pancreas? Select one: a. Tight regulation of cell division b. Conservation of energy c. Ability to undergo apoptosis on schedule d. Performance of a differentiated function Question 3 Answer saved Points out of 1 Flag question Question text Juliet tells a nurse that she has three aunts (two on her father’s side, ages 42 and 56, and one on her mother’s side, age 62) who were diagnosed with breast cancer. She asks if she should have genetic testing. What should the nurse tell her? Select one: a. “Your family history indicates a high risk and you should definitely have genetic testing.” b. “Because no men in your family are affected, it is not inherited cancer so you don’t need mammograms or any special screening practices.” c. “Because your aunts were older when they got breast cancer, it was probably sporadic and you should just have regular mammograms like everyone else.” d. “Your family history may indicate an increased risk for breast cancer and a genetic counselor could help determine whether you could benefit from genetic testing.” Question 4 Answer saved Points out of 1 Flag question Question text An 85-year-old patient states that she does not perform breast self- exam because there is no history of breast cancer in her family. What is the best response? Select one: a. “Breast cancer can be found more frequently in some families; however, the risk for general, nonfamilial breast cancer increases with age.” b. “Because your breasts are no longer as dense as they were when you were younger, your risk for breast cancer is now decreased.” c. “You are correct. Breast cancer is an inherited type of malignancy and your family history indicates a low risk for you.” d. “Examining your breasts once per year when you have your mammogram is sufficient screening for someone with your history.” Question 5 Answer saved Points out of 1 Flag question Question text Your patient, Maggie, insists that her mother have genetic testing to determine if her breast cancer is connected to a mutation in the BRCA1/2 genes. Maggie is concerned about her own risk for getting breast cancer and that of her children, but Maggie’s mom does not want to be tested. What ethical principle is one of several that must be