How Does Genetic Assessment Differ from Routine Physical Assessment

question 5

Multiple Choice

How does genetic assessment differ from routine physical assessment?

• A)Routine physical assessment relies on personal history, and genetic assessment relies on the recorded family history.
• B)Genetic assessment requires only inspection, and routine physical assessment involves inspection, palpation, and auscultation.
• C)Genetic assessment encompasses routine physical assessment and always adds the consideration of genetic causes for findings.
• D)Routine physical assessment is performed by all health-care professionals, and genetic assessment is performed only by genetic professionals.

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Definitions:

Reversed Magnetic Polarity

A condition where the magnetic north and south poles swap positions, a phenomenon observed in the Earth's geological history.

Compass Needle

The magnetized pointer on a compass that aligns itself with the Earth's magnetic field to indicate the direction of magnetic north.

Seamounts

Underwater mountains formed by volcanic activity, not reaching the ocean's surface, and often a hotspot of marine life.

Island Chains

Sequential islands formed close to each other, often as a result of volcanic activity, and stretching out over distances in the ocean.