Question 1

A healthcare provider understands that biomedicine affects patients in which way?

Accepted Answer

A)  By the prevention of disease and promotion of health 
B)  By processing and utilization of scientific data 
C)  By increasing access to health care for those who have genetic testing 
D)  By evaluating and regulating genomics and its application 
A)  By the prevention of disease and promotion of health 
B)  By processing and utilization of scientific data 
C)  By increasing access to health care for those who have genetic testing 
D)  By evaluating and regulating genomics and its application

Question 2

Computational biology is the action complement of bioinformatics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Human Genome Project focused on the DNA sequence from a single individual, the HapMap project focused on variation in the genome and on human populations, and the Cancer Genome Atlas Project is concerned with how cancer affects the genomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A nurse is explaining the Human Genome Project to a nursing student. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The project seeks to identify genes in the human DNA and uses bioinformatics." 
B)  "This project is funded by pharmaceutical companies so more medications can be created." 
C)  "This project does not include data analysis or storage of data to protect patient privacy." 
D)  "This project is funded by private sector money and will be applied for insurance eligibility purposes." 
A)  "The project seeks to identify genes in the human DNA and uses bioinformatics." 
B)  "This project is funded by pharmaceutical companies so more medications can be created." 
C)  "This project does not include data analysis or storage of data to protect patient privacy." 
D)  "This project is funded by private sector money and will be applied for insurance eligibility purposes."

Question 5

A healthcare provider is explaining biomedical informatics to a colleague. Which statement by the healthcare provider is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Biomedical informatics uses information to improve individual health, public health, and health care." 
B)  "Biomedical informatics does not include input from the social sciences." 
C)  "Biomedical informatics affects the practice of medicine but not overall health care." 
D)  "Biomedical informatics does not have any utility in actual patient care." 
A)  "Biomedical informatics uses information to improve individual health, public health, and health care." 
B)  "Biomedical informatics does not include input from the social sciences." 
C)  "Biomedical informatics affects the practice of medicine but not overall health care." 
D)  "Biomedical informatics does not have any utility in actual patient care."

Question 6

On the biomedical side of informatics, we must be cognizant of the fact that medical data typically are extracted from personal, confidential, and legally protected medical records. The protection of human subjects must be paramount and all ethical, legal, and social issues must be addressed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the major outcomes of the Human Genome Project was:

Accepted Answer

A)  the reduction in costs associated with the study of genomes at the beginning of the project as compared to those same costs nearing the end of the project. 
B)  that all patients must be assessed and treated using genomics. 
C)  that all of the DNA sequencing work was completed and the benefits were ready to be implemented in our healthcare delivery system. 
D)  the realization that ethical, legal, and social issues will arise from studying human genomes. 
A)  the reduction in costs associated with the study of genomes at the beginning of the project as compared to those same costs nearing the end of the project. 
B)  that all patients must be assessed and treated using genomics. 
C)  that all of the DNA sequencing work was completed and the benefits were ready to be implemented in our healthcare delivery system. 
D)  the realization that ethical, legal, and social issues will arise from studying human genomes.

Question 8

An oncology nurse is interested in how cancer affects genomes. Which project should the nurse review?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Cancer Genome Atlas Project 
B)  The Human Genome Project 
C)  The HapMap Project 
D)  The Biomedical Project 
A)  The Cancer Genome Atlas Project 
B)  The Human Genome Project 
C)  The HapMap Project 
D)  The Biomedical Project

Question 9

The healthcare provider receives the genetic tests for a child. Which of the following must the provider consider when speaking with the child's parents?

Accepted Answer

A)  The risks and limitations of genetic technology 
B)  The societal impact of genetics 
C)  The use of genetically modified foods 
D)  The impact of the results on bioinformatics 
A)  The risks and limitations of genetic technology 
B)  The societal impact of genetics 
C)  The use of genetically modified foods 
D)  The impact of the results on bioinformatics

Question 10

The bioinformatics market is limited to North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

As healthcare professionals, we must always consider how the advances in personalized medicine impact our provision of care and how we can take advantage of personalized medicine for our patients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A patient has Stage IV terminal cancer and is in hospice care. Which of the following should the physician consider when thinking about the use of genetic testing for this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Should testing be performed when no treatment is available? 
B)  How will personal genetic information affect society's perceptions of that individual? 
C)  How will the genetic tests be evaluated and regulated for accuracy, reliability, and utility? 
D)  Are genetically modified foods and other products safe for this patient? 
A)  Should testing be performed when no treatment is available? 
B)  How will personal genetic information affect society's perceptions of that individual? 
C)  How will the genetic tests be evaluated and regulated for accuracy, reliability, and utility? 
D)  Are genetically modified foods and other products safe for this patient?

Question 13

Computational biology can be defined as the development and application of data-analytical and theoretical methods, mathematical modeling, and computational simulation techniques to the study of biological, behavioral, and social systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

BioInformatics is a less mature scientific discipline that aims to research and develop algorithms and computational and statistical techniques that solve biological problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A nurse researcher is analyzing biomedical information that will assist in the treatment of a disease. This is known as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biomedical informatics 
B)  Bioinformatics 
C)  Computational informatics 
D)  Medical informatics 
A)  Biomedical informatics 
B)  Bioinformatics 
C)  Computational informatics 
D)  Medical informatics

Question 16

Biomedical informatics provides knowledge about the effects of DNA variants among individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a strong family history of cancer, and the patient is apprehensive about genetic testing that has been ordered. Which of the following is the correct statement by the nurse?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Genetic testing is important because it will tell healthcare providers about your risk of disease." 
B)  "Genetic testing is information that has little effect on you as an individual." 
C)  "Genetic testing is your decision and does not impact your family members." 
D)  "Genetic testing does not have any risks or limitations." 
A)  "Genetic testing is important because it will tell healthcare providers about your risk of disease." 
B)  "Genetic testing is information that has little effect on you as an individual." 
C)  "Genetic testing is your decision and does not impact your family members." 
D)  "Genetic testing does not have any risks or limitations."

Question 18

A healthcare provider is interested in bioinformatics research and understands that bioinformatics is based in which sciences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer science 
B)  Cognitive science 
C)  Engineering 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Computer science 
B)  Cognitive science 
C)  Engineering 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 19

A scientist is identifying genes with long DNA sequences to help identify risk factors and treatments for diseases. Identification of genes is a crucial aspect of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bioinformatics 
B)  Bioengineering 
C)  Pharmaceutical technology 
D)  Medical technology 
A)  Bioinformatics 
B)  Bioengineering 
C)  Pharmaceutical technology 
D)  Medical technology

Question 20

Personalized medicine (also known as precision medicine) may be thought of as the tailoring of medical treatment to the individual characteristics, needs, and preferences of a patient during all stages of care, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics, and Computational Biology

A healthcare provider understands that biomedicine affects patients in which way?

Computational biology is the action complement of bioinformatics.

The Human Genome Project focused on the DNA sequence from a single individual, the HapMap project focused on variation in the genome and on human populations, and the Cancer Genome Atlas Project is concerned with how cancer affects the genomes.

A nurse is explaining the Human Genome Project to a nursing student. Which statement by the nurse is correct?

A healthcare provider is explaining biomedical informatics to a colleague. Which statement by the healthcare provider is correct?

On the biomedical side of informatics, we must be cognizant of the fact that medical data typically are extracted from personal, confidential, and legally protected medical records. The protection of human subjects must be paramount and all ethical, legal, and social issues must be addressed.

One of the major outcomes of the Human Genome Project was:

An oncology nurse is interested in how cancer affects genomes. Which project should the nurse review?

The healthcare provider receives the genetic tests for a child. Which of the following must the provider consider when speaking with the child's parents?

The bioinformatics market is limited to North America.

As healthcare professionals, we must always consider how the advances in personalized medicine impact our provision of care and how we can take advantage of personalized medicine for our patients.

A patient has Stage IV terminal cancer and is in hospice care. Which of the following should the physician consider when thinking about the use of genetic testing for this patient?

Computational biology can be defined as the development and application of data-analytical and theoretical methods, mathematical modeling, and computational simulation techniques to the study of biological, behavioral, and social systems.

BioInformatics is a less mature scientific discipline that aims to research and develop algorithms and computational and statistical techniques that solve biological problems.

A nurse researcher is analyzing biomedical information that will assist in the treatment of a disease. This is known as which of the following?

Biomedical informatics provides knowledge about the effects of DNA variants among individuals.

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a strong family history of cancer, and the patient is apprehensive about genetic testing that has been ordered. Which of the following is the correct statement by the nurse?

A healthcare provider is interested in bioinformatics research and understands that bioinformatics is based in which sciences?

A scientist is identifying genes with long DNA sequences to help identify risk factors and treatments for diseases. Identification of genes is a crucial aspect of which of the following?

Personalized medicine (also known as precision medicine) may be thought of as the tailoring of medical treatment to the individual characteristics, needs, and preferences of a patient during all stages of care, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.

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