Chapter 23

Question 1

Which of the following is a specialized family tree that includes the health conditions and causes, and the age of death, of the biological family members

Answer 1

Pedigree

Question 2

Cytogenic testing evaluates for abnormalities in which if the following?

Answer 2

Chromosomes

Question 3

What type of testing evaluates for small mutations of DNA?

Answer 3

Biochemical testing

Question 4

The most growth over the next 10 years for genetic counselors is expected to be in which of the following areas?

Answer 4

Teaching and research hospitals

Question 5

Employment of genetic counselors is projected to grow 21% from 2019 to 2029….

Answer 5

600

Question 6

All of the following…

Answer 6

The ability to…

Question 7

(T ir F) a bachelor’s degree in genetic counseling is required to be eligible for licensure and to take the certification exam

Answer 7

False, you need a master’s degree from an accredited program

Question 8

(Tor F) genetic counselors are educated to identify specific genetic disorders or syndromes are inherited or passed down from parents to their children

Answer 8

True, provides information and advice to other healthcare providers wgo are concerned with the risk of inherited conditions

Question 9

(T or F) salary ranges are currently between $79,490 and $87,400 for genetic counselors

Answer 9

True, it is approximately $85,700