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,Which type of genetic disease affects males more Sex-Linked recessive. Since males only have one X and one Y, if the affected
frequently than females? chromosome has the illness, it will be expressed.
In which two conditions are chromosomal abnormalities Intellectual disability and fetal miscarriage. Chromosome abnormalities are the
the leading known cause? leading known cause of intellectual disability and fetal miscarriage.
What are three examples of prenatal diagnostic studies? Chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis, and preimplantation genetic testing
(PGT) are examples of prenatal diagnostic studies and are performed in vitro. CVS
is a form of genetic testing that provides genetic information found in utero and is
usually performed between weeks 11 and 14 of pregnancy. An amniocentesis is a
form of genetic testing that evaluates amniotic fluid and is usually performed during
the second trimester, between weeks 15 and 20 of pregnancy. PGT is performed on
the embryo prior to implantation.
Which genetic disorder is characterized by the presence of Cri du chat syndrome (translated as "cry of the cat") is caused by a DNA deletion.
a zygote having one chromosome with a normal This term describes the cry often heard from a baby affected by the syndrome. Cri
complement of genes and one chromosome with a missing du chat syndrome can present as a microcephalic, low birth-weight baby with a
gene? piercing cry.
How can an X-linked recessive disease skip generations? The disease can be transmitted through female carriers.
Since females have two copies of the X chromosome, the mother may provide an
unaffected X to a daughter or son. Furthermore, a daughter may not show signs of
the disease because she has the other X (the only X the father can give to a
female) to cancel it out.
Which type of risk is referred to as the ratio of the disease Relative risk is a ratio of probability, not an actual occurrence of disease.
rate among the entire population to the disease rate in an
unexposed population?
What are the empirical risks for most multifactorial Many factors from lifestyle to genetics affect multifactorial diseases. Observation
diseases based on? and evaluation of each case individually provides the most thorough and accurate
assessment.
What refers to the silenced gene of a gene pair. The imprinted gene is the silent gene of a gene pair.
What is the primary reason that some older adults have The underlying chronic illness exists.
impaired inflammation and wound healing? A generalized inflammatory response seen in chronic illness depletes the body's
reserves to fight against illness.
Which cells are the body's primary defense against Eosinophils are the body's primary defense against parasites.
parasite invasion?
What Phagocytes bacteria? Macrophages work by eating or phagocytosing bacteria.
What is the first response to a foreign pathogen? Helper T cells
Which characteristic is the most important determinant of Immunogenicity is primarily based on the ability to recognize something foreign.
immunogenicity when considering the antigen?
,How are erythrocytes destroyed when mismatched blood The complement pathway is activated in response to blood incompatibility.
is administered, causing an ABO incompatibility?
What is the hypersensitivity reaction that causes atopic An immediate (type I) hypersensitivity reaction causes atopic dermatitis.
dermatitis?
Which four infections are considered fungal infections? Infection with a fungus is called mycosis and includes dermatophytes (e.g., tineas,
which refers to several skin mycoses, including ringworm and athlete's foot) and
yeasts, which include candida and aspergillus.
When is the earliest after sexual transmission of HIV that Lab testing can detect HIV RNA 4 to 10 days after sexual transmission, whereas
lab results can detect infection? HIV antibody testing may take 23 to 90 days to result in a positive test. Repeat
testing may be needed to rule out a false negative test due to testing too soon after
exposure, especially if a high likelihood of exposure is suspected.
What is a characteristic of exotoxins? Exotoxins are released during bacterial growth.
Which dietary lifestyle choice has been associated with a The results of decreased fat consumption have been widely studied and have
decreased risk for developing colon cancer? demonstrated a decreased risk of developing colon cancer.
Which cancer is an individual who has worked with Asbestos exposure results in an increased risk of lung and lung lining cancer.
asbestos for over 40 years most likely to develop?
Which statement is true regarding ultraviolet (UV) light? UV light causes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma when the UVB
The degree of damage is not affected by the light's rays hit DNA strands, causing thymine base pairs that are side by side to pair
wavelength. together, becoming thymine dimers. These thymine dimers lead to cell death or
cancer.
Which cancer does exercise have a convincing impact on Exercise-induced myokines cause apoptosis of colon cancer cells.
reducing?
Low healthcare literacy is recognized as a major risk factor TRUE
in blood pressure control and has been shown to have By providing patient education at the appropriate literacy level, improved health
adverse effects on health outcomes. outcomes may result.
true or false
One of the goals of the National Action Plan to Improve True
Health Literacy is to incorporate research and evidence- Ensuring the individual can understand all elements of a treatment plan is crucial for
based plans of treatment from childhood through understanding and compliance.
university-level education in a manner consistent with an
individual's literacy level.
True or false
What is a red flag for low healthcare literacy? Low literacy often leads to perceived noncompliance to medical instructions,
including medication instructions. Ensuring the patient fully understands all
instructions is critical for understanding.
Amniocentesis is recommended for pregnant women with Those who have a family history of genetic disorders
certain health histories.
Which health history would result in an amniocentesis
recommendation?
Studies have identified several genes that play a role in Regulation of appetite-Research has shown that genetic mutations may cause
the prevention of obesity. alterations in the regulation of appetite.
What do these genes influence?
, Which concept is data reporting that sickle cell disease Prevalence tells us how often disease is seen in a population, which includes all
affects approximately 1 in 600 black Americans an people with the disease at a given time, at any stage in the disease progression.
example of?
What describes a chromosomal defect caused by Prader- Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by a disorder of a portion of chromosome 15.
Willi syndrome? Normally, a portion of this chromosome is inherited from both parents. With Prader-
Willi syndrome, the chromosome inherited from the father is problematic.
Which action is a purpose of the inflammatory process? Prevent infection of the injured tissue
The inflammatory response is a defense mechanism designed to remove damaged
tissue so the body can heal.
Which leukocytes are elevated in response to acute Neutrophils are one of the first responders to acute inflammation, and an increase in
inflammatory reactions when considering white blood cell neutrophils demonstrates an acute inflammatory response.
differentials?
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Basophils
Eosinophils
Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after Active-acquired immunity or naturally acquired active immunity occurs when an
either natural exposure to the antigen or after individual is exposed to a live pathogen and develops the disease or becomes
immunization against the antigen? immune as a result of a vaccine.
Which characteristics do atopic individuals have that make The greater quantities of IgE in atopic individuals make them genetically
them genetically predisposed to develop allergies? predisposed to develop allergies. IgE mediates the immune response to allergens;
therefore, the more IgE one has, the stronger the response can be to an allergen.
Think of it as having more soldiers in the army to fight the war.
A healthcare professional is conducting community Vaccines require booster injections to maintain life-long protection.
education on vaccinations. Most vaccines require a booster to increase immunity. The initial effects of a vaccine
Which statement about vaccines should the professional may diminish over time, and boosters improve protection against disease.
include in the presentation?
Which term describes an agent's ability to produce Pathogenicity refers to an organism's ability to create or produce disease.
disease?
What are signs and symptoms of Cri du Chrat Syndrome? DNA deletion of chromosome 5. low birth weight, mental retardation,
microencephaly, and cat like cry
What are the 3 layers of human defense? Physical, Mechanical, biochemical barriers
What happens in the physical layer of human defense. protect against damage and infection are composed of tightly associated epithelial
cells including those of the skin and of the membranous sheets lining the
gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and respiratory tracts.
What is the second line of defense and the process? Inflammatory response- rapid and nonspecific, protective response to cellular injury
from any cause. It can occur only in vascularized tissue.
How do acute and chronic inflammation differ? Acute- Short duration, 8-10 days from onset to healing.
Chronic inflammation- can be a continuation of acute inflammation that last 2 weeks
or longer. It can also occur as a distinct process without much preceding acute
inflammation
What three systemic changes associated with acute Fever, leukocytosis, plasma protein synthesis
inflammatory response
Pathophysiology for the
Advanced Practice Nurse
(2025-2026)
Question and Answers
Expert Verified
(With A+ Grades Guarantee)
,Which type of genetic disease affects males more Sex-Linked recessive. Since males only have one X and one Y, if the affected
frequently than females? chromosome has the illness, it will be expressed.
In which two conditions are chromosomal abnormalities Intellectual disability and fetal miscarriage. Chromosome abnormalities are the
the leading known cause? leading known cause of intellectual disability and fetal miscarriage.
What are three examples of prenatal diagnostic studies? Chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis, and preimplantation genetic testing
(PGT) are examples of prenatal diagnostic studies and are performed in vitro. CVS
is a form of genetic testing that provides genetic information found in utero and is
usually performed between weeks 11 and 14 of pregnancy. An amniocentesis is a
form of genetic testing that evaluates amniotic fluid and is usually performed during
the second trimester, between weeks 15 and 20 of pregnancy. PGT is performed on
the embryo prior to implantation.
Which genetic disorder is characterized by the presence of Cri du chat syndrome (translated as "cry of the cat") is caused by a DNA deletion.
a zygote having one chromosome with a normal This term describes the cry often heard from a baby affected by the syndrome. Cri
complement of genes and one chromosome with a missing du chat syndrome can present as a microcephalic, low birth-weight baby with a
gene? piercing cry.
How can an X-linked recessive disease skip generations? The disease can be transmitted through female carriers.
Since females have two copies of the X chromosome, the mother may provide an
unaffected X to a daughter or son. Furthermore, a daughter may not show signs of
the disease because she has the other X (the only X the father can give to a
female) to cancel it out.
Which type of risk is referred to as the ratio of the disease Relative risk is a ratio of probability, not an actual occurrence of disease.
rate among the entire population to the disease rate in an
unexposed population?
What are the empirical risks for most multifactorial Many factors from lifestyle to genetics affect multifactorial diseases. Observation
diseases based on? and evaluation of each case individually provides the most thorough and accurate
assessment.
What refers to the silenced gene of a gene pair. The imprinted gene is the silent gene of a gene pair.
What is the primary reason that some older adults have The underlying chronic illness exists.
impaired inflammation and wound healing? A generalized inflammatory response seen in chronic illness depletes the body's
reserves to fight against illness.
Which cells are the body's primary defense against Eosinophils are the body's primary defense against parasites.
parasite invasion?
What Phagocytes bacteria? Macrophages work by eating or phagocytosing bacteria.
What is the first response to a foreign pathogen? Helper T cells
Which characteristic is the most important determinant of Immunogenicity is primarily based on the ability to recognize something foreign.
immunogenicity when considering the antigen?
,How are erythrocytes destroyed when mismatched blood The complement pathway is activated in response to blood incompatibility.
is administered, causing an ABO incompatibility?
What is the hypersensitivity reaction that causes atopic An immediate (type I) hypersensitivity reaction causes atopic dermatitis.
dermatitis?
Which four infections are considered fungal infections? Infection with a fungus is called mycosis and includes dermatophytes (e.g., tineas,
which refers to several skin mycoses, including ringworm and athlete's foot) and
yeasts, which include candida and aspergillus.
When is the earliest after sexual transmission of HIV that Lab testing can detect HIV RNA 4 to 10 days after sexual transmission, whereas
lab results can detect infection? HIV antibody testing may take 23 to 90 days to result in a positive test. Repeat
testing may be needed to rule out a false negative test due to testing too soon after
exposure, especially if a high likelihood of exposure is suspected.
What is a characteristic of exotoxins? Exotoxins are released during bacterial growth.
Which dietary lifestyle choice has been associated with a The results of decreased fat consumption have been widely studied and have
decreased risk for developing colon cancer? demonstrated a decreased risk of developing colon cancer.
Which cancer is an individual who has worked with Asbestos exposure results in an increased risk of lung and lung lining cancer.
asbestos for over 40 years most likely to develop?
Which statement is true regarding ultraviolet (UV) light? UV light causes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma when the UVB
The degree of damage is not affected by the light's rays hit DNA strands, causing thymine base pairs that are side by side to pair
wavelength. together, becoming thymine dimers. These thymine dimers lead to cell death or
cancer.
Which cancer does exercise have a convincing impact on Exercise-induced myokines cause apoptosis of colon cancer cells.
reducing?
Low healthcare literacy is recognized as a major risk factor TRUE
in blood pressure control and has been shown to have By providing patient education at the appropriate literacy level, improved health
adverse effects on health outcomes. outcomes may result.
true or false
One of the goals of the National Action Plan to Improve True
Health Literacy is to incorporate research and evidence- Ensuring the individual can understand all elements of a treatment plan is crucial for
based plans of treatment from childhood through understanding and compliance.
university-level education in a manner consistent with an
individual's literacy level.
True or false
What is a red flag for low healthcare literacy? Low literacy often leads to perceived noncompliance to medical instructions,
including medication instructions. Ensuring the patient fully understands all
instructions is critical for understanding.
Amniocentesis is recommended for pregnant women with Those who have a family history of genetic disorders
certain health histories.
Which health history would result in an amniocentesis
recommendation?
Studies have identified several genes that play a role in Regulation of appetite-Research has shown that genetic mutations may cause
the prevention of obesity. alterations in the regulation of appetite.
What do these genes influence?
, Which concept is data reporting that sickle cell disease Prevalence tells us how often disease is seen in a population, which includes all
affects approximately 1 in 600 black Americans an people with the disease at a given time, at any stage in the disease progression.
example of?
What describes a chromosomal defect caused by Prader- Prader-Willi syndrome is caused by a disorder of a portion of chromosome 15.
Willi syndrome? Normally, a portion of this chromosome is inherited from both parents. With Prader-
Willi syndrome, the chromosome inherited from the father is problematic.
Which action is a purpose of the inflammatory process? Prevent infection of the injured tissue
The inflammatory response is a defense mechanism designed to remove damaged
tissue so the body can heal.
Which leukocytes are elevated in response to acute Neutrophils are one of the first responders to acute inflammation, and an increase in
inflammatory reactions when considering white blood cell neutrophils demonstrates an acute inflammatory response.
differentials?
Monocytes
Neutrophils
Basophils
Eosinophils
Which type of immunity is produced by an individual after Active-acquired immunity or naturally acquired active immunity occurs when an
either natural exposure to the antigen or after individual is exposed to a live pathogen and develops the disease or becomes
immunization against the antigen? immune as a result of a vaccine.
Which characteristics do atopic individuals have that make The greater quantities of IgE in atopic individuals make them genetically
them genetically predisposed to develop allergies? predisposed to develop allergies. IgE mediates the immune response to allergens;
therefore, the more IgE one has, the stronger the response can be to an allergen.
Think of it as having more soldiers in the army to fight the war.
A healthcare professional is conducting community Vaccines require booster injections to maintain life-long protection.
education on vaccinations. Most vaccines require a booster to increase immunity. The initial effects of a vaccine
Which statement about vaccines should the professional may diminish over time, and boosters improve protection against disease.
include in the presentation?
Which term describes an agent's ability to produce Pathogenicity refers to an organism's ability to create or produce disease.
disease?
What are signs and symptoms of Cri du Chrat Syndrome? DNA deletion of chromosome 5. low birth weight, mental retardation,
microencephaly, and cat like cry
What are the 3 layers of human defense? Physical, Mechanical, biochemical barriers
What happens in the physical layer of human defense. protect against damage and infection are composed of tightly associated epithelial
cells including those of the skin and of the membranous sheets lining the
gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and respiratory tracts.
What is the second line of defense and the process? Inflammatory response- rapid and nonspecific, protective response to cellular injury
from any cause. It can occur only in vascularized tissue.
How do acute and chronic inflammation differ? Acute- Short duration, 8-10 days from onset to healing.
Chronic inflammation- can be a continuation of acute inflammation that last 2 weeks
or longer. It can also occur as a distinct process without much preceding acute
inflammation
What three systemic changes associated with acute Fever, leukocytosis, plasma protein synthesis
inflammatory response
