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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Chapter 8 : Overview of Genetics and Genomics in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
After the couple receives the results of genetic testing, the nurse should prioritize which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Following the communication of the findings of genetic testing, it is important that patients receive thoughtful and thorough support to address emotional and psychological impacts. Secondary prevention, gene therapy, or treatment adherence may not be immediately relevant.
Question 2 of 5
For what health problem would a patient of African American heritage most likely have genetic carrier testing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing ancestry and ethnicity is important to help identify individuals who could benefit from genetic testing for carrier identification, such as African Americans routinely offered testing for sickle cell anemia. The other conditions are not specifically associated with African American heritage.
Question 3 of 5
What action should a nurse who practices in the area of genetics prioritize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse's role in genetic counseling is to provide information, collect relevant data, offer support, and coordinate resources. Gathering family and medical history is a priority to establish patterns of inheritance and assess risks, unlike the other options, which are either inappropriate or secondary.
Question 4 of 5
To explain this concept adequately, the nurse must understand which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
To meet the challenges of personalized medicine, nurses must understand the new technologies and treatments of genetic- and genomic-based health care. This knowledge is critical for explaining personalized medicine, which tailors treatments based on genetic information, beyond just ethics or collaboration.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions is most consistent with this role?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nurses inform patients about genetics and genomic concepts, including ethical considerations, and value the privacy and confidentiality of such information. Nurses do not typically plan medical treatments, process tissue samples, or make choices for patients.