RRD 1 Pathophysiology and
Genetic Concepts for Nursing
Study Guide & Practice
Questions 2026/2027
,What is the study of the underlying changes in body Pathophysiology
physiology due to disease or injury?
What is homeostasis? The maintenance of constant conditions in the body's internal environment.
What is the term for the return to homeostasis after being Compensation
challenged by a stressor?
What happens when the body fails to compensate for Decompensation
stressors?
What are risk factors? Factors that increase the probability of a disease occurring.
What is the difference between a disease and a disorder? A disease is a harmful condition of the body, while a disorder is a disturbance in
healthiness.
What is a syndrome? A collection of symptoms that occur together.
What is etiology? The cause of a disease, including all contributing factors.
What does idiopathic mean? A disease with an unidentifiable cause.
What is an iatrogenic problem? A problem that occurs as a result of medical treatment.
What are nosocomial problems? Infections or complications that occur as a consequence of being in a hospital
environment.
What are clinical manifestations? The demonstration of signs and/or symptoms of a disease.
What is the difference between signs and symptoms? Signs are objective manifestations identified by a trained observer; symptoms are
subjective manifestations reported by the patient.
What is the role of compensatory mechanisms? To help the body return to homeostasis after a challenge.
, What is the significance of stressors in pathophysiology? Stressors challenge the body's balance and can lead to compensation or
decompensation.
What does the abbreviation 'dz.' stand for? Disease
What is an example of a precipitating factor? An asthma attack triggered by exertion.
What is the Latin root of the words pathology and Pathos, meaning suffering.
pathophysiology?
What is physiologic amenorrhea? Menstrual flow ceases due to normal conditions like menopause or pregnancy.
What is pathophysiological amenorrhea? Menstrual flow ceases due to abnormal conditions like cancer.
What is the importance of understanding pathophysiology To correlate disease pathophysiology with clinical manifestations and improve
for nursing? patient care.
What are compensatory responses to normal stressors? Responses like sweating to regulate body temperature.
What are examples of compensatory responses to Increased heart rate and peripheral vasoconstriction during blood loss.
pathologic stressors?
What does 'FYI' indicate in study materials? Information that is not required for tests.
What are some common lifestyle risk factors for diseases? Smoking, poor eating habits, and lack of exercise.
What is the significance of understanding terminology in To communicate effectively about disease processes and patient care.
pathophysiology?
What is the role of critical thinking in nursing regarding To determine the most likely disease process based on patient signs and
pathophysiology? symptoms.
What are local signs and symptoms (S&S)? Signs and symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat, rash, and lymphadenopathy
in a particular area.
What are systemic signs and symptoms (S&S)? Signs and symptoms such as fever, urticaria (hives), malaise, and systemic
lymphadenopathy.
Genetic Concepts for Nursing
Study Guide & Practice
Questions 2026/2027
,What is the study of the underlying changes in body Pathophysiology
physiology due to disease or injury?
What is homeostasis? The maintenance of constant conditions in the body's internal environment.
What is the term for the return to homeostasis after being Compensation
challenged by a stressor?
What happens when the body fails to compensate for Decompensation
stressors?
What are risk factors? Factors that increase the probability of a disease occurring.
What is the difference between a disease and a disorder? A disease is a harmful condition of the body, while a disorder is a disturbance in
healthiness.
What is a syndrome? A collection of symptoms that occur together.
What is etiology? The cause of a disease, including all contributing factors.
What does idiopathic mean? A disease with an unidentifiable cause.
What is an iatrogenic problem? A problem that occurs as a result of medical treatment.
What are nosocomial problems? Infections or complications that occur as a consequence of being in a hospital
environment.
What are clinical manifestations? The demonstration of signs and/or symptoms of a disease.
What is the difference between signs and symptoms? Signs are objective manifestations identified by a trained observer; symptoms are
subjective manifestations reported by the patient.
What is the role of compensatory mechanisms? To help the body return to homeostasis after a challenge.
, What is the significance of stressors in pathophysiology? Stressors challenge the body's balance and can lead to compensation or
decompensation.
What does the abbreviation 'dz.' stand for? Disease
What is an example of a precipitating factor? An asthma attack triggered by exertion.
What is the Latin root of the words pathology and Pathos, meaning suffering.
pathophysiology?
What is physiologic amenorrhea? Menstrual flow ceases due to normal conditions like menopause or pregnancy.
What is pathophysiological amenorrhea? Menstrual flow ceases due to abnormal conditions like cancer.
What is the importance of understanding pathophysiology To correlate disease pathophysiology with clinical manifestations and improve
for nursing? patient care.
What are compensatory responses to normal stressors? Responses like sweating to regulate body temperature.
What are examples of compensatory responses to Increased heart rate and peripheral vasoconstriction during blood loss.
pathologic stressors?
What does 'FYI' indicate in study materials? Information that is not required for tests.
What are some common lifestyle risk factors for diseases? Smoking, poor eating habits, and lack of exercise.
What is the significance of understanding terminology in To communicate effectively about disease processes and patient care.
pathophysiology?
What is the role of critical thinking in nursing regarding To determine the most likely disease process based on patient signs and
pathophysiology? symptoms.
What are local signs and symptoms (S&S)? Signs and symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat, rash, and lymphadenopathy
in a particular area.
What are systemic signs and symptoms (S&S)? Signs and symptoms such as fever, urticaria (hives), malaise, and systemic
lymphadenopathy.
