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NUR 445 QUESTIONS NEWEST 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS
LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100 %
A mutation is...
a) A genetic disease
b) an alteration in a gene
c) a patient who is contagious
d) DNA nucleus material
b) an alteration in a gene
A multifactorial genetic condition is defined as...
a) autosomal dominant
b) x-linked dominant
c) genetic alteration plus environmental/lifestyle factors
d) autosomal recessive
c) genetic alteration plus environmental/lifestyle factors
T/F: Pharmacogenomics can DECREASE the incidence of adverse reactions
True
If a patient is concerned about inheriting a genetic condition, the first action of
the nurse is to...
a) recommend genetic testing to the MD or provider
b) encourage the patient to eat healthier and exercise
c) refer the patient a genetic specialist
d) create a three-generation pedigree
d) create a three-generation pedigree
A couple is concerned that they may pass an autosomal recessive gene to
their child. Which type of testing do they need?
a) Diagnostic
b) Prenatal
c) Carrier
d) Presymptomatic
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b) Carrier
A mother is an UNAFFECTED X-linked disorder CARRIER. The father is NOT.
What is the son's risk to inherit the disorder?
a) 50%
b) 100%
c) 25%
d) 0%
c) 25%
T/F: Melissa's daughter is concerned that she may have a genetic disorder, so
a pedigree is drawn. Melissa is the proband.
False
T/F: A father can pass on an X-Linked disorder to his son.
False
Before a genetic test is performed the nurse ensures the following is done
(one answer only)...
a) signed informed consent on the chart
b) insurance information is on the chart
c) patient has given verbal agreement
d) the doctor has been notified when the test will be done
a) signed informed consent on the chart
John is an UNAFFECTED CF CARRIER. His wife Jane does NOT have the CF
gene. What is the risk for their child to be a carrier?
a) 50%
b) 25%
c) none
d) 75%
a) 50%
This theory says that older adults should disengage from society and allow
younger people to take the reigns.
a) The Activity Theory
b) The Disengagement Theory
c) The Gerotranscendence Theory
d) The Old Age Theory
b) The Disengagement Theory
NUR 445 QUESTIONS NEWEST 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS
LATEST VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
VERIFIED 100 %
A mutation is...
a) A genetic disease
b) an alteration in a gene
c) a patient who is contagious
d) DNA nucleus material
b) an alteration in a gene
A multifactorial genetic condition is defined as...
a) autosomal dominant
b) x-linked dominant
c) genetic alteration plus environmental/lifestyle factors
d) autosomal recessive
c) genetic alteration plus environmental/lifestyle factors
T/F: Pharmacogenomics can DECREASE the incidence of adverse reactions
True
If a patient is concerned about inheriting a genetic condition, the first action of
the nurse is to...
a) recommend genetic testing to the MD or provider
b) encourage the patient to eat healthier and exercise
c) refer the patient a genetic specialist
d) create a three-generation pedigree
d) create a three-generation pedigree
A couple is concerned that they may pass an autosomal recessive gene to
their child. Which type of testing do they need?
a) Diagnostic
b) Prenatal
c) Carrier
d) Presymptomatic
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b) Carrier
A mother is an UNAFFECTED X-linked disorder CARRIER. The father is NOT.
What is the son's risk to inherit the disorder?
a) 50%
b) 100%
c) 25%
d) 0%
c) 25%
T/F: Melissa's daughter is concerned that she may have a genetic disorder, so
a pedigree is drawn. Melissa is the proband.
False
T/F: A father can pass on an X-Linked disorder to his son.
False
Before a genetic test is performed the nurse ensures the following is done
(one answer only)...
a) signed informed consent on the chart
b) insurance information is on the chart
c) patient has given verbal agreement
d) the doctor has been notified when the test will be done
a) signed informed consent on the chart
John is an UNAFFECTED CF CARRIER. His wife Jane does NOT have the CF
gene. What is the risk for their child to be a carrier?
a) 50%
b) 25%
c) none
d) 75%
a) 50%
This theory says that older adults should disengage from society and allow
younger people to take the reigns.
a) The Activity Theory
b) The Disengagement Theory
c) The Gerotranscendence Theory
d) The Old Age Theory
b) The Disengagement Theory
