Lynch syndrome: Taking a genetic family history module test

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1. What is your name? *

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2. What is the first step on your genetic counselling consultation?
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Explain the nature of the appointment, make sure that the patient has read the mainstreaming information sheet, and draw a family pedigree
Take a EDTA (purple top) blood sample and ask them to sign a consent form
Tell them about the 3 posible outcomes of genetic testing and the implications for family members
Go through the record of discussion form

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3. When you draw a family pedigree, which symbol do you use for the proband or the person who is giving you the family history?
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A line across the symbol
Draw an arrow pointing to the symbol that represent them
A coloured square
A triangle

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4. Why is it important to take a genetic family history? *

It will help you explain the inheritance pattern
It will help you build rapport and explore family dynamics
It's essential to interpret the genetic results
All of the above
None of the above

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5. How many generations of the family should you collect in your genetic family pedigree? *

2 consecutive generations in both, maternal and paternal side of the family
3 consecutive generations in both, maternal and paternal side of the family
4 consecutive generations in both, maternal and paternal side of the family
2 consecutive generations on the affected side of the family
3 consecutive generations on the affected side of the family

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