Chapter 11: Genomics in Public Health Nursing

Chapter 11: Genomics in Public Health Nursing

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The increasing knowledge about genetics and genomics will influence nursing practice by changing how:

a.	nurses collect and use health histories.
b.	nursing students complete clinical experiences.
c.	referrals to other disciplines are made.
d.	ethical dilemmas are solved.

 

 

ANS:   A

Genetics and genomics will change future practice in several areas including: how students are educated, how nurses collect and use health histories, how nurses learn and apply innovative biotechnology, how prevention and health education is provided, administration of new therapies, and public health debates.

 

DIF:    Cognitive level: Understanding         REF:    p. 243

TOP:    Nursing process: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

 

2. A nurse learns more about the Human Genome Project to better counsel families about the process of genetic testing. Which of the following terms best describes what the nurse is learning?

a.	Genetics
b.	Genomics
c.	Genes
d.	Genetic susceptibility

 

 

ANS:   B

Genomics refers to the study of individual genes to understand the structure of the genome, including the mapping of genes and sequencing the DNA. Genetics refers to the study of the function and effect of single genes that are inherited by children from their parents. Genes are the DNA segments that carry the genetic information. Genetic susceptibility is the likelihood of developing a disease based on the presence of a genetic mutation.

 

DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying                  REF:    pp. 243-244

TOP:    Nursing process: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

 

3. The father of genetics is:

a.	Charles Darwin.
b.	Gregor Mendel.
c.	James Watson.
d.	Francis Galton.

 

 

ANS:   B

Gregor Mendel is considered to be the father of genetics. Charles Darwin expounded on theories of evolution. Francis Galton performed family studies using twins to understand the influence of heredity on various human characteristics. James Watson was the co-discoverer of DNA.

 

DIF:    Cognitive level: Remembering          REF:    p. 243

TOP:    Nursing process: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

 

4. One of the main goals of the Human Genome Project was:

a.	providing physicians with a national database for information related to genetic disorders.
b.	developing new medications that can be used in genetics research.
c.	addressing ethical, legal, and social issues related to this research.
d.	improving the ability to accurately test for genetic disorders.

 

 

ANS:   C

The goals of the Human Genome Project were to determine the sequences of the base pairs in human DNA; improve tools for data analysis; transfer related technologies to the private sector; and address the ethical, legal, and social issues that may arise. The Human Genome Project did not provide physicians with a national database of information for genetic disorders, develop new medications related to genetics research, or improve the ability to accurately test for genetic disorders.

 

DIF:    Cognitive level: Understanding         REF:    p. 244

TOP:    Nursing process: Assessment

MSC:   NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care