WorksheetsChronicles of a Genetic Counselor- Review #1
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 15mins
Match the disorders with their correct definition
Single gene disorder - (a)
Multifactorial Disorders - (b)
Chromosomal Disorders - (c)
Mitochondrial Disorders - (d)
Single gene disorder
Multifactorial Disorders
By looking at the chromosomes how can you tell that this person is biologically female?
Because there are two X chromosomes
Because there are more chromosomes than in a male
There are 23 pairs of chromosomes
The size of the chromosomes
What is the mutation in this persons chromosomes?
There is only one X
7 is shaped like a hockey stick
There's an extra 21
1 is too curved
What is a karyotype?
Passing of traits from parents to offspring
Genetics
Heredity
Genes
Generations
Biology
A section of a chromosome that carries the information for a specific trait like hair color or eye color
Heredity
Generation
Gene
Allele
Chromatid
Different forms of a gene like different eye colors
Traits
Genetics
Chromosomes
Alleles
Variables
A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor -- represented by a capital letter
recessive trait
dominant trait
homozygous
heterozygous
A genetic factor blocked by another genetic factor -- represented by a lowercase letter
recessive trait
dominant trait
homozygous
heterozygous
How a trait PHYSICALLY appears in an organism?
heterozygous
homozygous
phenotype
genotype
How different combinations of alleles describe the GENETIC makeup of an organism?
genotype
phenotype
homozygous
heterozygous
Match the definition to the term:
Outward behavior, appearances, & expressions
Demeanor
Discretion and sensitivity in dealing with others
Tact
The ability to understand AND share the feelings of another person
Empathy
The ability to understand the feelings of another person through compassion.
Sympathy
HIPAA stands for ...
Health Information Patient Protection Act
Health Information Probability and Accountability Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Helping Information Protection and Access Act
Some of your friends are making jokes about a patient who happens to be their teacher and sharing it on social media. You speak up and tell them they are being rude. They tell you to learn how to take a joke. What should you do in this situation?
Share this information with your supervisor.
Learn how to take a joke.
Nothing, you have already done your part.
Be quiet and mind your own business.
What does PHI stand for regarding HIPAA?
Protected Health Information
Personal Health Information
Public Heath Institute
Permanent Health Insurance
Which of the following is the appropriate person with whom to share patient information even if the patient has NOT specifically authorized the release of information to the individual?
A former physician of the patient who is concerned about the patient.
A colleague who needs information about the patient to provide proper care.
A friend of the patient.
A pharmaceutical salesman who is offering a fee for a list of patients to whom he could send a free sample of his product.
Match the following genotypes with the correct terminology?
Aa
Heterozygous genotype
AA
Homozygous dominant genotype
aa
Homozygous recessive genotype
An example of "Unintentional Disclosure of Information include(s):
Giving information to the patient regarding test results
Discussing surgery with the patient
Leaving sensitive information out where patients or visitors can see it
Scheduling labs for the patient
HIPAA security and privacy regulations apply to:
Attending physician, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Health information managers, information systems staff, and other ancillary personnel only.
Anyone working in the medical office.
Only staff that have direct patient contact.
Which of the following is a violation of HIPAA?
The doctor tells your mom you're in the hospital.
Your two nurses discuss your case privately.
Your nurse tells her husband that you are pregnant.
Your doctor tells your parents explicit details about your hospital stay.
Your friend lost her favorite bracelet that her grandmother gave her.
Which response shows empathy.
"I know what it is like to lose something meaningful to you! I am going to help you look for your bracelet after school!"
"I am so sorry you lost your bracelet."
"I know what you are going through (hug your friend), I too have lost a piece of jewelry that my mom gave me."
"You are so irresponsible, don't do that again."
What is a genetic mutation
the making of a zombie
any change in the DNA base pairs
the process of duplicating the DNA in a cell
In the punnett square below, what belongs in the missing square
The genotype for a yellow plant is...
