WorksheetsHO CH 23 Quiz Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The field of genetic counselors is an old profession, dating back to the mid 1800s.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Which degree is needed to become a genetic counselor?
a)
Associate's
b)
Bachelor's
c)
Master's
d)
Doctorate
3.
_____________ assist patients and families in making healthcare decisions based on risks for genetic disorders.
a)
Genetic counselors
b)
Psychiatric counselors
c)
School social workers
d)
Administrative counselors
4.
Where are most jobs located for genetic counselors?
a)
hospitals and offices of physicians
b)
nursing and assisted living facilities
c)
universities and colleges
d)
athletic facilities and physical therapy clinics
5.
Which specialty of genetic counselors deals with counseling for when adult family members have been diagnosed with dementia, cardiovascular disease, or cancer at an early age?
a)
Predictive genetic counseling
b)
Psychiatric genetic counseling
6.
Which specialty of genetic counselors deals counseling individuals who have family history of autism or a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disease?
a)
Predictive genetic counseling
b)
Psychiatric genetic counseling
7.
Which type of genetic counseling information can be used when parents have concerns about the behavior of one of their children to assist the physician or behavioral counselor determine if there is a genetic basis for the behavior and to seek appropriate treatment?
a)
Psychiatric genetic counseling
b)
Predictive genetic counseling
c)
Neurogenetic genetic counseling
d)
Genomic medicine genetic counseling
8.
While genetic counselors generally need a Master's degree in order to practice, some obtain a PhD.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
As of 2021, which two states were the only two not to require licensure for genetic counselors to practice?
a)
Vermont and Wyoming
b)
Wyoming and Colorado
c)
Vermont and Ohio
d)
Connecticut and Arkansas
10.
Certification in genetic counseling is NOT typically needed to get a license.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
What was the median annual wage for genetic counselors in May 2020?
a)
$85,700
b)
$52,800
c)
$75,000
d)
$205,000
12.
Genetic counselors can generally expect ________ job prospects.
a)
favorable
b)
poor
c)
competitive
13.
For which type of diseases do genetic counselors provide information and advice to patients and families?
a)
Inherited diseases
b)
Acute diseases
c)
Viral, flu-like diseases
14.
A career as a genetic counselor combines a strong scientific background with counseling skills.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Ongoing innovations in genetic testing are likely to lessen demand for certified genetic counselors.
a)
True
b)
False
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