NURS 341 Genetics & Genomics Q & A w/ Rationales 204 (Complete And Verified Study material) (25pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Which of the following is an example of a genetic test

that can be used to diagnose a disease or condition in a

patient?

a) Karyotype analysis

b) Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

c) Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

d) All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above are types of genetic tests that

can be used to identify chromosomal abnormalities, gene

mutations, or gene expression in a patient's cells.

2. What is the difference between genetics and genomics?

a) Genetics is the study of single genes and their effects,

while genomics is the study of the entire genome and its

interactions.

b) Genetics is the study of the entire genome and its

interactions, while genomics is the study of single genes

and their effects.

c) Genetics is the study of inherited traits, while genomics

is the study of acquired traits.

d) There is no difference between genetics and genomics.

Answer: A. Genetics is the study of single genes and their

effects, while genomics is the study of the entire genome

and its interactions.

3. What are some of the benefits of using genetics and

genomics to inform nursing care delivery?