ATI RN
Pediatric Genetics Questions
Question 1 of 5
Cancer cells:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cancer cells proliferate uncontrollably and can become immortal (e.g., HeLa cells), evading normal cell death.
Question 2 of 5
With a germ-line mutation:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A germline mutation is present in all cells of an individual, inherited from a gamete.
Question 3 of 5
Which type of study would compare the incidence of colon cancer among Japanese and Americans of Japanese descent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A population study compares disease incidence across groups, like ethnic populations.
Question 4 of 5
A benign tumor is one that invades locally and metastasizes to distant sites:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: False. Benign tumors do not invade or metastasize; malignant tumors do.
Question 5 of 5
A pedigree chart shows:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A pedigree charts inheritance patterns (e.g., dominant, recessive) of traits across generations.