Genetic Counseling — Quiz

Question 1

Which is a genetic counselor least likely to recommend for a client who has been unable to become pregnant?

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vision testing

Question 2

Family pedigrees are based on scientific evidence that is described by

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Mendel’s laws of inheritance.

Question 3

Genetic counselors are able to help clients by

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explaining the options available.

Question 4

Which individual is most likely to benefit from consulting a genetic counselor?

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a 35-year-old male who has hemophilia

Question 5

Which is a benefit of genetic counseling?

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learning the likelihood of passing a genetic disorder on to children

Question 6

Genetic counselors work mostly with

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couples who are planning to have children.

Question 7

Which of these best explains the role of a genetic counselor?

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to develop family pedigrees and inform clients of possible options

Question 8

Which skill is least important for a person to have when considering a career in genetic counseling?

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laboratory skills

Question 9

One way that a genetic counselor is able to help someone who has a genetic disorder and might want to have children in the future is to

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describe how the disorder is inherited and treated.

Question 10

A genetic counselor is someone who

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explains genetic disorders.

Genetic Counseling — Quiz Answers