Genetics in Nursing Practice - Unit 1

Question 1

Genomics - def

Answer 1

study of the structure + interactions of genes in the human body and how they interact with each other and the environment.

Question 2

The Human Genome Project - years, and by who.

Answer 2

1990-2003

Question 3

Human Genome Project - how many genes in the human chromosomes?

Answer 3

35,000-140,000

Question 4

Human Genome Project - identify chemical basis for more than ____ genetic diseases.

Answer 4

4,000

Question 5

Human Genome Project - provide tests to screen, diagnose, and treat genetic disorders. T/F?

Answer 5

True!

Question 6

Why do nurses need to know about Genomics/Genetics?

Answer 6

It helps nurses understand certain diseases, influence of genetics-across the human lifespan, genetic heredity influences development of many diseases, new genetic knowledge-ways of thinking about health promotion and disease prevention will change, and drug therapy - tailored to a person’s genetic makeup for a particular disorder.

Question 7

Genetic Disorders - how do they impact the family and community?

Answer 7

Downs, etc - may need long term case, which is a major financial undertaking, etc.